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What is the difference between "tu" and "vous" ?

"Tu" means 'you' in English and is an informal way to address friends and family members. "Vous" is the plural form of 'tu' and formal term used to address a stranger, or an individual wh...
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Answered by Daphne R. • French tutor
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When should I use the subjunctive?

Of course, there are thousands of phrases and situations in which the subjunctive becomes necessary in French. Therefore, the best way to remember when to use it is with the mnemonic WEDDINGS: W: Wish / Will...
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Answered by Will D. • French tutor
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When should I use qui/que/dont?

These are all relative pronouns and are used to link the second part of a sentence to the first part when referring back to something mentioned in the first half. If what you're referring back to is a person...
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Answered by Emily G. • French tutor
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What is the difference in 'Est' and 'Et' when writing in French?

This seems like a very easy grammatical aspect but a lot of people have trouble with it. When speaking both these words sound the same which is why it can be very tricky when writing and using these. The bes...
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Answered by Isham S. • French tutor
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How and when do I use the French past historic?

The French Past Historic Introduction In French, the past historic (aka the passé simple or the preterite) is used to describe actions completed in the past, similar to the perfect tense. Key Differences bet...
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Answered by Adam R. • French tutor
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