I was unable to put the accents in the writing challenge by holding the letter and when I attempted to do it by using the alt+anumber, it was not recognized. This did not allow me to finish each sentence.
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A1 French Writing Challenge
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Topic: “My sister is a nurse”
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A2 French Writing Challenge
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Topic: “A retirement toast”
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B1 French Writing Challenge
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Topic: “A new recruit”
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B2 French Writing Challenge
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Topic: “A professional phone call”
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C1 French Writing Challenge
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Topic: “Product launch”
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Comments: 7
Here’s a link to our FAQ page on how to type accents:
https://french.kwiziq.com/faqs#span_id_accents_span_How_can_I_type_accents
Bonne journée !
For the C1 weekend writing, line 26, why is the subjunctive used with esperer? It is not a question or a negative construction.
Bonjour K !
Because in French, we consider that people have two sides in total, therefore we use côtés in the plural, whereas we do have only one heart :)
Bonne journée !
B1, A new recruit. Line 1: I joined the company MADECO, you used the verb rejoindre - J’ai rejoint la compagnie MADECO, whereas my dictionary suggests -entrer dans = to join a firm , over rejoindre = to join, as in to meet up with a person. Is the use of rejoindre just a more modern terminology ?
I really enjoyed the C1, Product Launch, writing challenge even although it is really is a challenge for me. However, I feel that I have to comment that the English given for translation in sentences 19 and 21 does not properly reflect the French answer. I feel “(19)For having supported us, for having believed in our idea, (21)for having stayed by our sides until the end” is closer. Reading the French for (19) I was able to redeem myself with (21). Just my opinion.