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When should I use the subjonctif?

The subjunctive is a tricky part of the french language, one that often confuses students. There are several cases in which it is used: - when you express a desire, a will, an order (e.g. Je veux que tu...)....
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Answered by Susanne K. • French tutor
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When do I use 'dans' and when 'en'?

These two preposition may sometimes be confused because they often translate the English preposition 'in'. However, they have slight differences in meaning: DANS when is referred to a PLACE means 'inside' e....
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Answered by Giulia T. • French tutor
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How should I use the 'subjonctif'(subjunctive) with the 'verbes d'opinion'?

The 'subjuctif' is used to express willingness, obligation, a suggestion, a feeling, a judgement, a possibility, a doubt.. When we want to express an opinion using verbs such as espérer, croire, dire, affirm...
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Answered by Giulia T. • French tutor
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When should I use the imperfect/perfect tense?

The perfect tense should be used when an action has been completed. For example, if you have done your shopping you would say: "j'ai fait du shopping". The imperfect tense should be used when an ac...
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Answered by Elizabeth W. • French tutor
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How do you form the perfect tense?

The sentence is formed of three parts: - Person eg. Elle (She) - Avoir/être conjugated with the person eg. Elle a (She has) - Past Particle eg. Elle a mangé (She has eaten) Each verb is associated either wit...
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Answered by Charlotte L. • French tutor
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