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Brian E.C1KwizIQ Q&A regular contributor

Simple Past - why/when?

Hi, the text seems to sometimes, but not that often, use the Passé Simple (e.g. from the text: adoptèrent, acceptèrent).

I know that this tense is used almost exclusively in written, as opposed to spoken, French. Do you have any other guidelines on when this tense is invoked, as it seems to be used only occasionally even in a single piece of written French.

Asked 5 years ago

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Ann H.C1KwizIQ Q&A regular contributor

If one says nous rentrerons is it assumed to be chez nous or no?

Asked 7 years ago

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ian e.C1KwizIQ community member

Expression : did you ever hear from

The correct response gives is ‘ est-ce-que cela t’arrive d’avoir des nouvelles de’ but would it be equally correct to say ‘est-ce -que tu a recu aucune nouvelles de’

Asked 6 years ago

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Elizabeth P.A2KwizIQ community member

Hello, Thank you for this lesson. Would we use 'de la' if the lieu is féminin? I only saw a mention of du/des. Thank you.

Asked 7 years ago

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G B.C1KwizIQ Q&A regular contributor

Se devoir?

Can someone please explain the use of 'se doit' in the following sentence which conveys the meaning "ought to":

"qui se doit d'être à la fois élégant et extraordinaire"

I can't find any reference anywhere to devoir in the pronominal form....or am I totally on the wrong track here with 'devoir' ?

Asked 6 years ago