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When do I use the subjunctive mood in French?

The subjunctive mood is used when expressing needs, desires, preferences, emotions, possibilities, opinions and suppositions . Putting it simply, it is used when something is subjective or uncertain .There a...
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Answered by Beth B. • French tutor
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When do I use the imperfect tense?

It can seem confusing but the for the imperfect it is important to remember:-it describes something from the past -it is used to talk about things that used to happen - habits from the past For example: &quo...
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Answered by Alice P. • French tutor
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How do you know if you should use the French Perfect Tense or if you should use French Imperfect Tense?

The French perfect tense is used to describe a completed action in the past. The action can be seen as specific, that occurred at one particular time. The best way to recognise that the Perfect Tense is nece...
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Answered by Cliona K. • French tutor
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What is the use of the subjunctive in French?

The subjunctive is a mood and not a tense unlike the perfect, imperfect, present and future. It is used to express doubt, desire, commands and fears. For example "il faut que" (command), j'ai peur ...
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Answered by Gregor T. • French tutor
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Your school/college has organised an exchange trip to France. As part of the programme, you spend several days staying with a French family. On your return you are asked to write an account of your experience in French for your school/college website.

Bonjour à tous !Aujourd'hui je vais vous raconter mon séjour en France, où je suis passé quelques jours avec une famille française. J'y suis allé en avion, arrivant à Paris avant de partir en train à Rennes,...
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Answered by Hamish H. • French tutor
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