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Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

La vs. leAsked to translate "Bernard sends it to her" I would have expected something like "Bernard le lui envoit". Instead, The answer given is "Bernard la lui envoit". Can you shed light on this?

Asked 8 years ago

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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 3 years ago

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Michelle P.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Passé simple and passé composé mixed in literature?

I am reading "Le Petit Prince" and noticed that sometimes, passé composé is used in the description (NOT the dialogue) instead of passé simple. In simple sentences like "J'ai ainsi vécu seul" and "J'ai vu un petit bonhomme tout à fait extraordinaire".

There are instances where you can (or *have to*???) use passé composé in literature? I can't find any pattern so can someone explain this to me?

Asked 5 years ago

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Nazanin B.A1Kwiziq community member

la pomme de terreBonjour et excuse moi :) For the potato that we say la pomme de terre, why don't we say "la pomme de la terre" ? I mean shouldnt we use le /la/les as possesive after de?? Merci beaucoup

Asked 8 years ago

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Jane T.A1Kwiziq community member

Could you also say "C'est tres bon?" Instead of "Il est tres bon?"

Asked 6 years ago

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nim t.A1Kwiziq community member