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When should I use the subjonctif?

The subjunctive is a tricky part of the french language, one that often confuses students.

There are several cases in which it is used:

- when you express a desire, a will, ...

SK
Answered by Susanne K. French tutor
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When do I use 'dans' and when 'en'?

These two preposition may sometimes be confused because they often translate the English preposition 'in'. However, they have slight differences in meaning:

DANS when is referred to a PLA...

GT
Answered by Giulia T. French tutor
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How should I use the 'subjonctif'(subjunctive) with the 'verbes d'opinion'?

The 'subjuctif' is used to express willingness, obligation, a suggestion, a feeling, a judgement, a possibility, a doubt..

When we want to express an opinion using verbs such as espérer, ...

GT
Answered by Giulia T. French tutor
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When should I use the imperfect/perfect tense?

The perfect tense should be used when an action has been completed.  For example, if you have done your shopping you would say: "j'ai fait du shopping".  The imperfect tense should be used wh...

EW
Answered by Elizabeth W. French tutor
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How do you form the perfect tense?

The sentence is formed of three parts:

- Person eg. Elle (She)

- Avoir/être conjugated with the person eg. Elle a (She has)

- Past Particle eg. Elle a mangé (S...

CL
Answered by Charlotte L. French tutor
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