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When do I need to use the subjunctive?

The subjunctive mood is primarily used in French to express uncertainty, but is also often required in other circumstances, following phrases containing the word "que". Expressing doubt: "Il e...
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Answered by Lauren B. • French tutor
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When is it appropriate to use the verb "savoir" versus "connaitre"?

While both verbs can be translated in English as "to know", the two words are used differently in French.The usage of "savoir" refers to knowing facts, information or how to do something....
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When and how do I use 'etre' in the perfect tense?

The verb 'être' is used to form the perfect tense of some specific verbs. These verbs can be remembered using the acronym MRS VANDERTRAMP: M onter --> Monté R etourner --> Retourné S ortir --> Sorti...
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What is the difference between the perfect and the imperfect tense?

Both the perfect and imperfect tenses are forms of the past tense - for describing events or actions which have already happened. The perfect tense (le passé composé) is used when an action was a one-off eve...
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Answered by Safa G. • French tutor
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When do I use the imperfect tense?

There are three main uses for the imperfect tense:For descriptions in the past e.g. C'était une expérience incroyable (it was an incredible experience)For repeated actions in the past e.g. Je jouais au tenni...
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Answered by Hannah F. • French tutor
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