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The passé composé is a compound past tense used in French to express actions that have been completed in the past. It is formed using an auxiliary verb (either “avoir” or “être”) and the past participle of the main verb....
Bonjour! If you are on this page you are probably taking your first steps to learn the French language. From the charming ‘Bonjour’ to the affectionate ‘Salut,’ the French language consists of an array of greetings that reflect its rich...
What is l’impératif? L’impératif or the imperative tense as called in English is a mood in French grammar used to give commands, make requests, or offer advice. It’s used to express direct commands or requests to someone, either singularly or...
In French, as in English, there are transitive and intransitive verbs in French. The concept is similar to that in English but with some nuances of the French language. Transitive Verbs (Verbes Transitifs) Transitive verbs in French are verbs that...
The passé composé which corresponds to the English simple past tense is an important past tense that is frequently used in French, also called the present perfect. We use this tense to talk about actions and events that were completed in the past.