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How do I know which verbs take être in the passé composé.

Well, the easiest way to remember this is...For almost all non-reflexive verbs, you will use 'avoir' rather than être. There are however, some exceptions. A particularly useful way of remembering which on...

Answered by Marc F. French tutor
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Having been asked to write about a past experience , what tense do I use

L’imparfait would be used here as it can be used to describe things which can help visualise atmospheres or settings scenarios took place in and it can also be used to express opinions about the past. Pa...

Answered by Charlotte K. French tutor
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You have been on a two-week exchange in France and upon your return are asked to write about your experience for the school newspaper. Provide a detailed answer of 120-150 words.

Je n´aurais jamais pensé que j´allais me sentir comme une vraie française, au moins pendant les deux semaines que j´ai passées chez ma correspondante Amélie et sa famille à Nantes. Après un voyage en trai...

Answered by Cristina C. French tutor
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Imagine you just came back from a ski vacation in the French Alps. Write a short paragraph (100-150 words) in French explain how your vacation was.

Cet hiver, ma famille et moi même, sommes allés skier dans les Alpes. Nous sommes allés pendant une semaine durant la période de Noël. Quand nous sommes arrivés à la station, mon frère et moi avons tout d...

Answered by Naomi E. French tutor
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When would you use the passé composé, and when the imparfait?

One important thing to bear in mind is the time frame of your action. If are writing, for example, "last year, I went to France", there is no doubt it would be 'l'année dernière, je suis...

Answered by Liam C. French tutor
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