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What is the subjunctive and why does French use it more than English?

A common mistake about the subjunctive is that it is a tense; this is not correct, rather the subjunctive is a mood, the mood of possibility. It is used to imply what may or may not occur. As such, the speak...
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Answered by Gilly M. • French tutor
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How do I know when to use the subjunctive mood, and how do I know when to use the indicative?

The use of the subjunctive "mood" can be somewhat contentious, and there are not necessarily straightforward rules as to its use. Partly because of this difficulty, it is a grammatical mood that ex...
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Answered by Martha F. • French tutor
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I’m really struggling with comprehension texts. How can I make it easier for myself?

It can be quite daunting, coming across a whole page full of words which might not understand all of. However, it’s always important to focus on what you do know. So if you’re really struggling with a text, ...
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Answered by Rhiannon H. • French tutor
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What is the conditional perfect and when is it used?

The conditional perfect is a compound tense made up of: -the conditional form of avoir or être +-the past participle (agreement if être) It is used to say something would have happened Eg. I would have gone ...
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Answered by Rhiannon H. • French tutor
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Quels sont les avantages et les inconvénients d'internet?

Pour la plupart, l’internet a amélioré nos vies. Tandis que l’introduction d’internet a apporté beaucoup d’avantages, malheureusement, cela a produit quelques problèmes assez graves. Qui plus est, ces inconv...
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Answered by Vanessa B. • French tutor
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