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Hi. I am trying to figure out why this uses the passe compose if followed by 'que'.
Les fleurs que j'ai senties étaient belles.
Would you not be able to use "que j'aie senties" instead of "que j'ai senties", because I remember seeing that when there is "que" we use subjonctif. I do notice this seems to be past tense which is why I ask if the Subjonctif Passe can be used. I am unsure if I have worded my question well, in that you may understand. I appreciate any help provided.
Merci Aurelie.
Miam ! Everything looks so good. I can't decide what to have!
I learned a new use of the word: "choux", from your definition of Profiteroles: (re: choux filled with ice cream). I was a little confused at first knowing that "choux" means "cabbage" in French, but I had never heard the term used in American English.
However, according to Collin's English dictionary, it is a noun in Bristish English meaning:
"a very light pastry made with eggs, used for eclairs, etc"Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Word
"origin: partial translation of French pâte choux cabbage dough (from its round shape)"
Merci et Bon Apetit !
I am perplexed with this particular example (repeatedly get it wrong on the tests). I believe I understand the concept, but in this instance could you explain why spelling of "ecrite"? Wouldn't the last "e" also have an accent aigu? For example (from the same lesson): J'ai rencontré les actrices que j'ai appréciées. Some examples have it, others do not. Though I've reviewed the lesson repeatedly, obviously something is going over my head!
Thank you.
Valerie
When you write:
In this case, tous is always pronounced [toos], to differentiate it from tout (everything)!
--do you mean in both of the following cases?
1. as pronouns to replace a pre-mentioned noun
2. as compliments to an existing plural subject
?
Merci!
"Il devrait encore être sous garantie." "Il devrait toujours être sous garantie." This exercise uses "encore" exclusively here, but I was wondering if this was an example of a case where "encore" and "toujours" could be used interchangeably to mean "still"? It is a hard concept to grasp because of the other meanings of these 2 words, and one I just can't seem to get right. For example, could "Il devrait encore être sous garantie" have 2 possible meanings depending on context i.e. "It should (still or again) be under warranty", and could "Il devrait toujours être sous garantie" also have 2 possible meanings i.e. "It should (still or always) be under warranty" ?
Does the same rule explained in this lesson also apply for Lorsque and Alors que ?
'Lorsque je serai vieux, j'aurai une maison.' [When I AM old, I will have a house.]
'Tu feras tes devoirs alors que je ferai la vaisselle.' [You will do your homework while I DO the dishes.]
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