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John C.C1KwizIQ Q&A regular contributor

Imparfait vs passé composé

The word "toujours" is confusing here. Why doesn't Bastien respond in the imperfect to express his habitual actions and say "je faisais toujours comme ça" instead of saying "j'ai toujours fait comme ça..."? He has "always" left his clothes on the floor and still intends to do so. Shouldn't this scenario be expressed by the imperfect? Thanks for any help.

Asked 6 years ago

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Ann H.C1KwizIQ Q&A regular contributor

For "and then" they use: Et là. Is Et puis also used?

Asked 7 years ago

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Fred G.C1KwizIQ community member

How does use of the reflexive change the meaning of a causative phrase?

For example, I am wondering why the phrase je me fais faire de nouvelles sandales (I am having new sandals made) requires the "me" - would the meaning be changed if it was omitted?

Asked 7 years ago

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Catriona S.C1KwizIQ community member

Sorry, I have just read the grammar point on c’est and learn that the adjective after it is always masculine. If all else fails, read the instruction!

Asked 7 years ago

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Carol L.C1KwizIQ Q&A regular contributor

Use of feminine suffix on fascinee

Why is fascinee given with a feminine suffix in the sentence "Je n'ai jamais eu l'occasion d'y aller, mais ca m'a toujours fascinee." What does it refer to? Le cimitiere, peut -etre?? It doesn't appear that there is a feminine object for it to describe. Please explain

Asked 5 years ago

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Ann H.C1KwizIQ Q&A regular contributor

They used either partie de chez moi or j'ai quitté la maison un peu tard. Was I wrong to say Je suis sortie de la maison un peu en retard?

Asked 7 years ago

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Naomi J.A0KwizIQ community member

Why can't I re-begin the evaluation of level test following a lost of all answeers when my system closed down?

I was almost finished the level evaluation test when I inadvertently logged out.

However when I returned clicked on finish test to bring back the work and was told I had 0% correct with nothing answered (not true). Why can't I access the test again or a similar one? I'd like to know the results. Now the system is choosing work for me based on 0% knowledge.

Can this be rectified?

Thanks,

Asked 7 years ago

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