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When do I use être or avoir in the past?

Etre is used with verbs of motion such as Aller/Entrer/ Arriver. The full list is easy to remember using the MRS VANDERTRAMP technique.

M-Monter
R-Retourner
S-Sortir
V- Venir...

CR
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What is the subjunctive?

The subjunctive is a mood which is usually used to express uncertainty, doubt and feelings as opposed to the indicative mood which is used to demonstrate certainty. For example, je sais que Charles va...

CR
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(1) How is the imperfect tense formed in French? (2) What are 2 exceptions to the rule?

TW
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How do you form the conditional?

In order to form the conditional in French, you need to take the infinitive of the verb you want to use (e.g. manger - to eat) and add the ending depending on which pronoun you wish to use.

Je...

RH
Answered by Rachel H. French tutor
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How do I know when to use 'à' vs. 'de'? French preposition help!

There are various rules in French which can help you to choose the right preposition. Below are the rules for the preposition à.

à

used to r...

IC
Answered by Imogen C. French tutor
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