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C. P.C1Kwiziq community member

Château ou palais?

If he lives in a magnificent palace, why is the translation not 'magnifique palais' as opposed to the "correct" version 'magnifique château'? I suppose it's because it's "Le Château de Versailles"… but when is it appropriate to use "palais" literally?

Asked 7 years ago

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Paul F.C1Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

Apprendre et enseigner

I have seen that the verb « apprendre » can mean both to learn and to teach in French. And I also know that « enseigner » can sometimes mean to teach (but in a narrower sense, and it can never mean to learn). My question is : Can one say in this exercise « je lui ENSEIGNERAI à être indépendante et forte » or is this just a wrong usage of this verb?

Asked 6 years ago

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Susan G.B2Kwiziq community member

Why is it 'ce sont mes livres' not 'c'est'?Above it says when a thing is about to be mentioned always use 'c'est'. The previous mention is in another sentence.

Asked 10 years ago

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Cynthia B.A1Kwiziq community member

Using "va-t-on" structure for questionsPls why was this: Où va-t-on ce soir used for this sentence?

Asked 8 years ago

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Wendy D.A1Kwiziq community member

I was always told not to use the female for a cat as it is very vulgar in French