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How do you know when to use passé simple and when to use passé composé?

Passé composé is a form of past which used to express a past action which affects the present moment. Passé simple is a form of past tense which describes an action which is SIMPLY past, meaning that this ac...
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Answered by Jeanne L. • French tutor
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Quelle est la différence entre les déterminants "Ses" et "Ces" ?

"Ses" est un déterminant possessif pluriel. Il est lié à un nom pluriel et donne une indication sur la personne (à qui le "nom" appartient). Ex: Léopold a oublié ses clés. Meaning : Léopo...
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Answered by William D. • French tutor
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How do I understand the French in listening exams when they speak so much more quickly than GCSE?

As fast as they sound, there is a simple solution when it comes to Listening exams. The more you listen to spoken French, the more familiar you get with it and the more at ease you are with the speed. It is ...
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Answered by Alexandra W. • French tutor
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How can I improve my listening skills?

The best way to improve your listening skills in a language is to listen! Start with easier activities and then work your way to the harder ones. Step 1 - Start off by listening to tracks appropriate to your...
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Answered by Megan C. • French tutor
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What's the subjunctive?

The subjunctive is not a tense, but a mood. It's used to express doubt, opinions, emotions, preferences, needs, orders and possibilities. It can also has a range of trigger phrases that come in the form of c...
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Answered by Izzy N. • French tutor
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