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When do I use être when forming the perfect tense?

It can seem confusing when deciding whether to use avoir or être to form the perfect tense. As a rule of thumb the conjugated form of avoir is used except with: a)Reflexive verbs.Eg: se lever - to get up je ...
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Answered by Isobel W. • French tutor
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How important was the French renaissance?

One could be drawn to saying that the French renaissance was the most important of all. While the Italian renaissance was one of the most aesthetic and the later German and Danish one was very philosophical,...
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Answered by Louis J. • French tutor
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Expliquez comment un président est élu en France

Selon la constitution de Ve République, le président est élu directement au suffrage universel. Toute personne majeure (plus de 18 ans) et française a le droit de voter. Les élections présidentielles ont lie...
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Answered by Caroline A. • French tutor
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How can I use direct object pronouns in a sentence ?

Object pronouns are a widely used way to say less in French. Today, I will explain how to use direct object pronouns. They are very useful to avoid repeating the same nouns two sentences in a row. The direct...
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Answered by Marlyn O. • French tutor
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How do you conjugate the word 'avoir' (To have) in French?

J'ai Tu as Il/elle/on a Nous avonsVous avezIls/elles ont
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Answered by Tomas C. • French tutor
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