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I haven't done one of these exercises for a long time and, while some of my translations may not have been exactly what was in the model answers, I compared my proposals with the answers, I search around for why I was right or wrong, and then I learned from that in-depth research. I don't see how every possible answer can be cited, unless you want an machine-driven algorithm in which case go to DeepL or Google or Reverso. This is a fantastic resource!
Should “J’entendais un monstre” translate to “I heard a monster“ as opposed to “I would hear a monster”?
les chauves-souris jouent à cache-cache.
Why there is no article before cache-cache, like 'Je joue au tennis' and 'Je joue au jeu de société'.
Why is "que tu m'as fait." translated as "you gave me" -
Je me souviens du premier cadeau que tu m'as fait. / que tu m'a donné?
I remember the first gift you gave me.
Cette histoire est mignonne. Il ne faut pas une réponse.
I keep making the mistake of dropping "Ne" on this one because I watch a lot of policiers, and when the cops burst into a room they always shout "Bougez pas !" Note to self: don't model your grammar on TV cops.
Is there a lesson that clearly compares when to use each of these. I'm struggling to distinguish between the three and was hoping for a side by side comparison.
Thanks.
Can I say 'il tente de parler français' instead of 'il essaie de parler français'?
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