Official French documents I have had to complete - eg long stay visa applications etc use < nom > for surname; it should be accepted on its own, not just as < nom de famille >. Knowing that when asked for < votre nom > in France, the correct response is your surname rather than first name, is one of the little differences encountered quite regularly. Although official documents do use < état civil >, both < situation familiale > and < situation de famille > are also used in general conversations and enquiries of marriage/domestic arrangements.

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E. C.C1Kwiziq community member

You were polite yesterday is not a one time action, it's a state of being, so to say “tu as été polis hier" is incorrect.

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Kate D.B2Kwiziq community member

Why do examples have words underlined or in bold?

I have tried to figure out why some words in the example sentences are in bold and some are underlined, but I don't get it and I can't find it in FAQ or anything.

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Tracy F.C1Kwiziq community member

Vers vs. EnvironVers midi, le soleil a commencé à briller.

Would not Environs midi... also be correct?

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nicole r.A2Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Adverbs for beginners

Bonjour,

I was wondering when it is a good time to learn the adverbs? I am in A1 and was hoping someone can tell me if there's a beginning lesson for adverbs or should I wait?

Thanks

Nicole

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Alexandra M.B2Kwiziq community member

En voiture

Why not say “ en voiture” instead of “monte dans la voiture”?

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