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What is the difference between "future simple" and "futur proche"?

The "future simple" tense is used when one wants to describe an action that will take place sometime in the future. In English, we use "will" or "shall" + a main verb, for eg...

Answered by Alexandra P. • French tutor

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When do I use tu, when do I use vous?

First of all, you need to ask yourself the question: am I addressing one person, or more than one? If the answer is more then one, simple! You ALWAYS use vous because this is the plural form.

If th...

Answered by Martha B. • French tutor

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How do I form a 'si' clause in French?

In English, a sentence like 'If I were rich, I would buy a house.' is an example of an 'if' clause. It is used to describe a hypothetical situation; something that would happen if a certain condition is f...

Answered by Molly L. • French tutor

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When do I use the imperfect and when do I use the passé composé?

The key difference between the imperfect and the passé composé is that the imperfect is used to describe incomplete actions and the passé composé is used to decscribe complete actions. B...

Answered by Hannah C. • French tutor

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