What is the value of Subjonctif in French?
Subjonctif in French is often a big concern for students. Indeed it is not only a tense we use in daily life but the values seem to be vague. The conjugation of subjonctif is not hard to master but you have to repeat the drills or even better sentences to integrate this perfectly. First, the
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What is the value of Conditionnel in French?
When you reach Conditionnel Présent (conditional) it starts to get more tricky. It sounds a bit like the Future Simple and sometimes they are pronounced exactly the same way (especially nowadays). Knowing that these two tenses (and mode here) express different things can also help you with the listening skills. French people always confuse conditionnel
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What is the value of Impératif in French?
Impératif mode just exists for two tenses, present and past. Imperative is used often in daily life. Once you know how to conjugate this tense you will be able to use it to express an order but also for other ideas. That is so useful to know and I will tell you here the different
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What is the value of Futur Proche in French?
French Future Proche (near future) is different from Futur Simple. Although they apparently both express future events, they can also express more subtle ideas. French conjugation and tenses are always a bit tricky. But once you know how to conjugate a tense the good thing is you can use it not only to express the tense itself but for a lot of ideas. That is so useful to know and I will tell you here the different values of Fu
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What is the value of Futur Simple in French?
Did you know that with Futur Simple in French you can express anger or politeness? French conjugation and tenses are a bit tricky. But once you know how to conjugate a tense the good thing is you can use it not only to express the tense itself but for a lot of ideas. That is
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What is the value of Plus-que-Parfait in French?
French conjugation and tenses might be tricky. But once you know how to conjugate a tense the good thing is you can use it not only to express the tense itself but for a lot of ideas. That is so useful to know and I will tell you here the different values of Plus-que-Parfait tense
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Être or Avoir? Which Auxiliary To Chose?
Être and Avoir are the first verbs and the most important ones that you need to learn in French. Choosing the auxiliary is not always easy as in English it can be different. But here is a recap of what you need to know about the utilization of Auxiliaries in French. Which auxiliary to choose
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What Is The Value of Imparfait In French?
French conjugation and tenses might be tricky. But once you know how to conjugate a tense the good thing is you can use it not only to express the tense itself but for a lot of ideas. That is so useful to know and I will tell you here the different values of Imparfait tense
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Education in China. Let’s learn from it! #2
To read the first article: Education in China. Let’s learn from it! #1 The other day I went to see a Chinese friend of mine. She was seated at a table reading and writing something. I asked what she was doing. I was happy when she answered that she was learning French. But I was
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