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How and when do I use the subjunctive?

The subjunctive in French is used when talking about theoretical situations, and also with certain phrases using 'que' - this can be tricky, because the 'que' phrases must be learnt. The subjunctive is...

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Answered by Jennifer O. French tutor
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How can I prepare for French listening exams?

Listening exams are one of the most difficult components of the French GCSE, but also one of the most important as they test both your understanding and vocabulary. Many students often find it difficult t...

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Answered by Jill M. French tutor
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What is the Futur Proche?

The Futur Proche, or the French Near Future Tense, is a construction used to express an action or event that will happen very soon.

The Futur Proche is formed by conjugating the verb 'all...

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Answered by Bethany C. French tutor
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What's the difference between imperfect and perfect?

Perfect (avoir/être + past particle) is used to describe a single, completed action in the past. For example, I ate a sandwich = J'ai mangé un sandwich. The action happened once, and it's finished.

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Answered by Louise B. French tutor
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When do you use imparfait instead of passé composé to describe past events?

While the passé composé is used to refer to specific past events of interest, the imparfait can loosely be thought of as describing “background information” such as:

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Answered by Alexander S. French tutor
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