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Translate the following: If I had been listening to my sister, I would have understood why she was late.

This is a hypothetical, or si clause, specifically the third type: si + pluperfect + conditional perfect. If I had been listening to my sister - this is the pluperfect, a tense further in the pas...

Answered by Adam A. French tutor
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How do I conjugate regular verbs in the imperfect tense?

When conjugating regular verbs in the imperfect tense, use this rule:Take the 'nous' form of the word, e.g. for avoir, take: nous avons Remove the 'nous' <...

Answered by Emily R. French tutor
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What is the difference between the imperfect and the perfect tense?

Spoken french uses different kinds of tenses to talk about the past. The main two which are used are the imperfect (l'imparfait) and the perfect (le passé composé). The imperfect tense, w...

Answered by Alice P. French tutor
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What are effective ways of improving my level of spoken French?

The most effective way of improving your level of spoken French is to practise. Listening to native French speakers in podcasts, films, TV shows and YouTube videos can be extremely beneficial, as you can ...

Answered by Charlotte E. French tutor
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In the listening exam, what do I do if I don't understand anything that is said?

First of all, don't panic! You may think that you didn't understand the whole piece, but are there any parts you did understand? Look at the possible answers if it's multiple choice and apply the process ...

Answered by Kathryn K. French tutor
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