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When is the passé composé used and how is it formed?

When is the passé composé used? The passé composé is a tense which is the equivalent of the simple past (I did) and the present perfect (I have done). It is the most commonly used past tense in French. It is...
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Answered by Francesca T. • French tutor
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What is the difference between using the 'etre' form and the 'avoir' form when conjugating the past tense?

The majority of verbs take the 'avoir' form when conjugated into the past tense. Such as 'J'ai mangé', 'J'ai fait', 'J'ai téléphoné'. However, certain verbs take the 'etre' form. It is sometimes difficult to...
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Answered by Maddy W. • French tutor
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Which verbs take être in the Passé Composé?

Mourir Retourner Sortir Venir Aller Naitre Descendre Entrer Rentrer Tomber Rester Arriver Monter Partir
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Answered by Ellie B. • French tutor
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What is the difference between the passé composé and the imparfait tenses?

These are both common tenses used to describe past actions in French. The imparfait (imperfect) tense has endings like this: Je -ais, Tu -ais, Il/Elle/On -ait, Nous -ions, Vous -iez, Ils/Elles -aient, while ...
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Answered by Katy W. • French tutor
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When is it appropriate to use the verb "savoir" versus "connaitre"?

While both verbs can be translated in English as "to know", the two words are used differently in French.The usage of "savoir" refers to knowing facts, information or how to do something....
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Answered by Lauren B. • French tutor
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