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What is the difference between the perfect and imperfect tense?

The perfect tense is use to express actions which heve certainly been completed. In some cases it is used because it only happened once.For instance "J'ai passé mes vacances scolaires à Lyon avec ma ...

Answered by Victoria M. • French tutor

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What is the difference between the perfect and the imperfect tense and how do you know when to use them?

There are two main past tenses in French used in spoken language: the perfect and the imperfect.Firstly, let's look the the perfect tense. This is the tense you use to describe actions that you have compl...

Answered by Sabrina H. • French tutor

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How do I do the french "r" sound?

It is a guttural sound (comes from the throat). Practice by gargling with water, that is where the sound comes from. It is harsh and easily achievable with a little practice.

Answered by Penrose R. • French tutor

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How can we learn as much vocabulary as possible during these sessions?

In A-level books, each is separated into several topics with short lists of vocabulary. By talking about these topics, I will ask you to write any important new wword down and ask you to learn them at ...

Answered by Penrose R. • French tutor

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How do I know when to use etre as an auxilliary verb in the perfect tense?

There are a list of set verbs which always take the verb etre as their auxilliary in the perfect tense which you will need to learn. To help you remember them you can use the mnemonic MR V DREAMPANTSMouri...

Answered by Ellen K. • French tutor

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