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Derek B.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Requested example demonstrative of liking something with aimer

Hi there,

I realize the rule is stated towards the beginning of the lesson, but I think an example would be very useful there, contrasting the use of aimer qqch meaning to love something with aimer qqch meaning to like something.

Elle aime sa nouvelle veste -- she loves her new jacket

Il aime son nouveau manteau -- he likes his new coat

As a side note, I really appreciate the distinction of change in meaning when the construction is interrogative :)

Asked 5 years ago

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Youbode J.A2Kwiziq community member

Example Sentence Remember verbs always have a subject (je/tu etc.) but only some have objects. Use object pronouns to replace nouns that are the object of the verb.

/ Can we get some example sentences that illustrate this ?

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Paul F.C1Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

A couple of minor comments

Since the 1990 spelling reforms we should be allowed to write "s'il vous plaît" with or without the little hat (circonflexe) on the "ï", but this exercise doesn't allow us the option of leaving it off (in either of the 2 sentences where it occurred).

Also (and this is even more minor) the "hint" gave us the wrong spelling of "Guinness", although it was then correct in the actual answer.

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Anna J.C1Kwiziq community member

Replacing nouns with "Les" or "en"In "J'ai encore des cadeaux à acheter. - Marie ________ a déjà tous achetés !"

The answer is reported as "les." But I used "en" because of the previous reference to "des cadeaux" and the following reference to "tous achetes." Would this be correct as well, or, if not, why is it wrong?

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Andrea N.B2Kwiziq community member

Une famille de musiciens (Vocabulaire)" Ia rencontré mon grand-Père qui, lui, jouait de la trompette, "

I came across this sentence in a recent test. I understand that 'qui' replaces the subject (grand-père ). What is the function of 'lui' ?

Asked 4 years ago

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Jean G.C1Kwiziq community member

Où puis-je trouver le vocabulaire bancaire en français ?

J'habite en Californie et ma banque est à Tahiti. Donc, je dois faire les opérations bancaire enligne. C'est difficile parce que je ne comprends pas le vocabulaire bancaire de base en français. Où puis-je trouver le vocabulaire bancaire en français ?

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harton d.A0Kwiziq community member

Think in spoken English is more the same like french

I think most people in English would rather say "more than me, more than her, less than him, because it's easy

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Donna B.B2Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

French verb conjugation sites don't agree

Looking for more detail on these verbs, I couldn't find ANY French verb conjugation sites that conjugated verbs like AMUSER, MAQUILLER, REPOSER, or even DÉCÉDER with ÊTRE. They all use AVOIR. Why is that?

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Dragana E.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

English Translation

I really enjoy these exercises and they really assist in learning and improving my french.

Is it possible to see the "full" English translation? Without having to do the exercise again and each phrase separately.

This would help me to view the English translation and see where I deferred but also cement some expressions.

Thank you

Asked 4 years ago

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Caitlin O.A2Kwiziq community member

See you later!

Bonjour,

When would it be appropriate to use 'à tout à l'heure' instead of 'À très bientôt'?

Merci!

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