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What is the conditional perfect, and how do you use it?

The conditional perfect, also called the past conditional (conditionnel passé), is used to express what would have happened. To form the conditional perfect, use the con...

Answered by Ellen I. • French tutor

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When should the subjunctive be used instead of the indicative?

The subjunctive is used when there is an element of doubt or uncertainty expressed in a phrase, for example, “il n’est pas certain que…”, “il n’est pas sûr que…” or “il est douteux que…”. Other subjunctiv...

Answered by Chloe S. • French tutor

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Translate the following sentence into French: I want you to come on time so that we may start before he arrives.

Je veux que tu viennes à l'heure pour que nous puissions commencer avant qu'il n'arrive.

Answered by Mo-Jai M. • French tutor

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How do I know when to use the passé composé and when to use the imparfait?

As a general rule, the passé composé is used for completed actions in the past E.g. "Hier, j'ai vu un chien dans la rue," whilst the imparfait is used when talking about...

Answered by Emilia H. • French tutor

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Should I be watching French films with French subtitles or English subtitles?

I definitely recommed watching with subtitles in the target language. Even if you don't understand everything it is a really good way to recognise vocabulary and improve your accent for certain words.

Answered by Holly T. • French tutor

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