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Susan R.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

I'm a bit confused as to when to use, "mal," and when, "mauvais," as they both mean, bad. What are the rules or nuances?

Asked 9 years ago

Jennifer C.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Agreement of froidWhy is it not nous avions eu froids instead of nous avions eu froid. Is froid not an adjective here? In so many of the other examples there is agreement. What is the difference?

Asked 9 years ago

Claudia D.B2Kwiziq community member

Please add that when using the verb être the Partitive doesn't change For example: Ce sont des poires. ----> Ce ne sont pas des poires.

Asked 9 years ago

Susan R.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

In expressing need, when would one use, "avoir envie de," and when, "avoir besoin de?"

Asked 9 years ago

Doraida C.C1Kwiziq community member

J'aurais une grande maison si j'en avais les moyens. In this sentence which is the meaning of "en" if it is "some" I think I need "a lot"

Asked 9 years ago

Deeksha H.A0Kwiziq community member

Any tips to learn conjugations of irregular verbs

mostly 4 pouvoir

Asked 9 years ago

Susan R.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Similarly: why is it, tu me rapelles ma mère, and not, de ma mère?

Asked 9 years ago

jane b.A2Kwiziq community member

Martine était malade -- aussi Martine est allé mal, or Elle est allé bien?So does one use aller bien/ mal in the past, or only the present tense?

Asked 9 years ago

Susan R.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

What are the rules as to when to use, "à," "de," or nothing?

Asked 9 years ago

LauraKwiziq Editor

Nick asked: "Can one not use t' in '___ aimes le chocolat' ?"

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