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Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

Passé simple vs. Imparfait"During that time, I was very busy." is translated using le Passé simple. However, would not l'Imparfait be more appropriate here, given that it is a statement about a longer period of time? -- Chris.

Asked 8 years ago

Jennifer C.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

I got my ba vs i received my baIn the lesson il,a eu so ba is translated as he got his ba but in the quiz as he received his ba. Are they the same. Received seems like an award ceremony but got more like passed?

Asked 8 years ago

Radhika S.B2Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Can you explain how the same adjective is used in the before and also after the noun for example: Elle a les cheveux longs et blonds becomes Elle a de long cheveux blonds.

Asked 8 years ago

Denis P.A0Kwiziq community member

Vous avez fatigue?

Asked 8 years ago

Michael P.C1Kwiziq community member

How to know when to use "soi" or "soi-même" to say "oneself"?

Asked 7 years ago

Tom G.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

favori vs préféré

Favori and préféré are adjectives that can mostly be used interchangeably, meaning favorite.

In what cases are they NOT interchangeable? When do you need to use one over the other?

Asked 4 years ago

Ian M.B1Kwiziq community member

Puis-je Prends? Hello, when asking for food, is it more correct to say 'puis- je prends" rather than puis-je avoir? Thanks

Asked 9 years ago

Zain A.A1Kwiziq community member

What is the difference when saying dans le and au for masculine countries? and how to know when to use either? does dans le mean in the country and au means to the country??

Asked 5 years ago

johnnie j.A1Kwiziq community member

When to use avec ?Why in the sentence, "On ne doit pas parler la bouche pleine." is avec not used before 'la bouche pleine" ? Is there a rule to guide us on when to use or not use avec ?

Asked 7 years ago

Advika K.A1Kwiziq community member

Je suis indienne.Est ce - que je suis correct

Asked 8 years ago

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