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Qui or Que?

It can be tricky to understand when to use each of these relative pronouns. But if we break it down it is actually quite simple! Qui is used as the subject of the clause, (ie. the person/thing doing the verb...
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Answered by Rebecca T. • French tutor
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What is the difference between pronouns and adjectives?

A pronoun is a word used as a substitute for a noun or a noun-phrase. For example "mon chat" can be replaced by "le mien" (meaning mine). An adjective is a word used to enhance or modify ...
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Answered by Julia V. • French tutor
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How do I form the subjunctive?

The subjunctive in French can be really hard to get your head around - particularly as it's something we're not really used to in English! But luckily, forming the subjunctive is actually a really simple pro...
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Answered by Hannah W. • French tutor
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How can I improve my speaking skills?

The best way is simply to practice. If a student is uncomfortable speaking French to (or, indeed, at) their friends and family, they could just spend a few minutes, before getting up in the morning, to say a...
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Answered by Charlotte F. • French tutor
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How do I use the subjunctive?

The subjunctive is probably the trickiest part of French grammar! To simplify things, the subjunctive may be used in 3 cases: After circumstancial phrases: For example - bien que, pour que, pourvu que, avant...
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Answered by Jennifer F. • French tutor
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