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What is the difference between the perfect and the imperfect tense and when is it appropriate to use them?

In French, there are two primary tenses which are used to express something that happened in the past. These are the perfect and imperfect tense, referred to in French as le passé composé and l'imparfait . T...
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Answered by Elliott M. • French tutor
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What is the difference between ‘a’, ‘à’ and ‘as’?

It may seem confusing at first, but once you know the basics all you need to do is ask yourself what the purpose of the word is in your sentence. ‘A’ functions as the verb in the sentence- it’s a form of the...
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Answered by Sylvia O. • French tutor
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When do I use the perfect or imperfect tense?

When talking about the past in French, the two commonly used tenses are the passé composé and the imparfait . It is important to consider which of these tenses to use, otherwise you may not be communicating ...
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Answered by Hannah L. • French tutor
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How do I choose between using the perfect or the imperfect tense?

Both the perfect (passé composé) and imperfect (imparfait) are past tenses. However, which tense you use depends on the "type" of past action you are trying to convey. Below are the differences, wh...
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What do I include in my speaking exam?

Your speaking exam is a time for you to excel, and to show off your knowledge of the language. So, in preparation you should make lists of specialist phrases and vocabulary that can easily fit into conversat...
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Answered by Sophie M. • French tutor
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