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How do I do the french "r" sound?

It is a guttural sound (comes from the throat). Practice by gargling with water, that is where the sound comes from. It is harsh and easily achievable with a little practice.

Answered by Penrose R. French tutor
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How do I know when to use etre as an auxilliary verb in the perfect tense?

There are a list of set verbs which always take the verb etre as their auxilliary in the perfect tense which you will need to learn. To help you remember them you can use the mnemonic MR V DREAMPANTSMouri...

Answered by Ellen K. French tutor
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How can I prepare for French listening exams?

Listening exams are one of the most difficult components of the French GCSE, but also one of the most important as they test both your understanding and vocabulary. Many students often find it difficult t...

Answered by Jill M. French tutor
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What's the difference between imperfect and perfect?

Perfect (avoir/être + past particle) is used to describe a single, completed action in the past. For example, I ate a sandwich = J'ai mangé un sandwich. The action happened once, and it's finished.

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Answered by Louise B. French tutor
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When do you use imparfait instead of passé composé to describe past events?

While the passé composé is used to refer to specific past events of interest, the imparfait can loosely be thought of as describing “background information” such as:

Answered by Alexander S. French tutor
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