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What is the difference between the 'passé composé' and 'imparfait' tenses?

While both tenses are used to talk about actions that have taken place in the past. The passé composé and imparfait tenses are distinct. The best way to distinguish them is to consider whether or not the act...
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Answered by Kaeshelle C. • French tutor
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Décrivez et commentez une technique stylistique de l'œuvre que vous avez étudiée.

In the introduction of an essay of this kind, I would advise the student to demonstrate that they have a good knowledge of the particular work's context, as well as introduce the chosen technique and its eff...
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Answered by Isabel N. • French tutor
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Reading paper: Your little brother has received a message from his French pen friend and he has asked you to translate it into English for him. Translate the following into English.

(Question continued) Sentences to translate for higher tier: Récemment, j’ai décidé de prendre une année sabbatique après le lycée puisque je voudrais avoir un peu de liberté. J'étudie des langues vivantes, ...
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Answered by Lizzie P. • French tutor
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What is the difference between 'le, la, les' and 'un, une, des'?

'le, la , les' are called definite articles or articles définis and they are used when speaking of something specific or that has previously been mentioned. These articles are the equivalent of 'the' .'un, u...
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Answered by Carolina F. • French tutor
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Il y a un centre commercial dans ma ville. Le samedi j’aime faire les magasins avec ma copine. Récemment j’ai acheté un nouveau portable. C’était trop cher. Je ne sais pas si on va sortir la semaine prochaine. Translate this extract.

There is a shopping/commercial centre/mall in my town /city. On/Every Saturdays/Saturday, I like to go/going to the shops/shopping with my (girl)friend. Recently, I bought a new mobile (phone)/smartphone/ la...
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