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What is the difference between "future simple" and "futur proche"?

The "future simple" tense is used when one wants to describe an action that will take place sometime in the future. In English, we use "will" or "shall" + a main verb, for eg: I...
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When do I use tu, when do I use vous?

First of all, you need to ask yourself the question: am I addressing one person, or more than one? If the answer is more then one, simple! You ALWAYS use vous because this is the plural form. If the answer i...
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How do I form a 'si' clause in French?

In English, a sentence like 'If I were rich, I would buy a house.' is an example of an 'if' clause. It is used to describe a hypothetical situation; something that would happen if a certain condition is fulf...
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Answered by Molly L. • French tutor
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When do I use the imperfect and when do I use the passé composé?

The key difference between the imperfect and the passé composé is that the imperfect is used to describe incomplete actions and the passé composé is used to decscribe complete actions. Both tenses describe a...
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Answered by Hannah C. • French tutor
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French reading comprehension question

A local authority has produced this advice for helping the environment: Recyclez le verre. Recyclez le carton. Prenez une douche, pas un bain. Arretez la télé quand vous ne la regardez pas. Prenez le transpo...
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