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What is the subjunctive?

The subjunctive is a mood used in French to express emotions or ideas which are uncertain or subjective. Examples include to express doubt, emotions or will/ wanting.There isn't really an English equivalent ...
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Answered by Madeleine S. • French tutor
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'Si' clauses

Si clauses are used to introduce a hypothetical action that decides another action. The tense used in the hypothetical situation decides the tense that follows. Present tense - Present tense S'il fait beau, ...
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Answered by Lily G. • French tutor
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How do I remember the difference between the perfect and imperfect tenses?

A way of remembering the difference is to think that the word 'perfect' comes from the Latin 'perfectus' meaning ' completed ' while 'imperfect' will therefore mean not yet completed or on-going . The perfec...
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Answered by Lily G. • French tutor
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How can I remember when to use 'être' in the perfect tense?

Etre is the auxiliary that is usually used with verbs that mean ' coming ' or ' going ' in French, as opposed to avoir . You can use the ' DR MRS VANDERTRAMP ' acronym to help you remember: D evenir (to beco...
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Answered by Elizabeth H. • French tutor
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When do I use the subjunctive in French?

In French the subjunctive is often described as a mood tense, it expresses things that are subjective; moods, feelings and emotions. The subjunctive is often introduced by 'que' , for example J'ai peur que, ...
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Answered by Kat H. • French tutor
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