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How do I form the perfect tense?

The perfect tense consists of avoir/etre (auxiliary) + the past participle. You use the perfect tense for things which happened once in the past. For example:

Je fin -> J'ai fini

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Answered by Sam R. • French tutor
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What is the subjunctive?

The subjunctive is a mood used in French to express emotions or ideas which are uncertain or subjective. Examples include to express doubt, emotions or will/ wanting.There isn't really an English equivale...

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Answered by Madeleine S. • French tutor
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'Si' clauses

Si clauses are used to introduce a hypothetical action that decides another action.

The tense used in the hypothetical situation decides the tense that follows. 

Pre...

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Answered by Lily G. • French tutor
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How do I remember the difference between the perfect and imperfect tenses?

A way of remembering the difference is to think that the word 'perfect' comes from the Latin 'perfectus' meaning 'completed' while 'imperfect' will therefore mean not yet compl...

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Answered by Lily G. • French tutor
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How can I remember when to use 'être' in the perfect tense?

Etre is the auxiliary that is usually used with verbs that mean 'coming' or 'going' in French, as opposed to avoir. You can use the 'DR ...

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Answered by Elizabeth H. • French tutor
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