The article with the list of important irregular verbs in French has just been updated. New information has been added. Errors have been corrected. If you haven’t already read it, it’s worth checking out. I suggest you memorise at least the first nine (9) verbs on the list. These are être, avoir, faire, aller, venir, devoir, pouvoir, vouloir and savoir.
Read the article at this link.
Understanding the French Plus-Que-Parfait Verb Tense: Actions in the Past Before Another Past Action In French grammar, there’s a tense called the plus-que-parfait that helps us talk about actions that happened before another past action. It adds depth to our storytelling and gives a clearer picture of the sequence of events. “Plus-que-parfait” literally means “more…
In French, adjectives can be positioned either before or after the noun they describe. Each placement has a different meaning. While most adjectives come after the noun, certain adjectives are usually placed before it. Adjectives Placed Before the Noun French has several categories of adjectives that are commonly placed before the noun. These include: 1….
In English, “let’s go” is usually an informal way to suggest beginning an action, especially leaving or starting a journey. It is an exhortation, a call to act together. On the other hand, “let us go” can be a request or demand to be allowed to leave, and it has a more literal or formal…
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