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Yulyvrdcapbilvsyy Z.C1KwizIQ Q&A regular contributor

Is there a rule governing compound verb tenses and placement of negatives?

"Je n'ai jamais rien dit!" is an example sentence, and there is a quiz question that tests this.

Just wondering if there is a rule explaining why it is incorrect to say "Je n'ai jamais dit rien!" ?

Asked 5 years ago

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James W.C1KwizIQ Q&A regular contributor

How do we know when to use the passé simple in a text like this? Felt like it was quite random so wanted to understand the rule?

Asked 5 years ago

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Renata A.B2KwizIQ community member

Confusion with an example

Pourriez-vous expliquer l'exemple "Nous n'habitons pas ici depuis très longtemps.", s'il vous plait ?

Merci

Asked 6 years ago

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Stewart K.B1KwizIQ community member

Le subjonctif passé

This was a very interesting lesson to me that appeared in my dashboard but I have always believed that in daily life the subjonctif passé would not be used. Is this a question of educational level or are there simpler ways to express the same sentiments?

Asked 4 years ago

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Megan H.C1KwizIQ community member

potiron/ citrouille

Is there much difference between 'le potiron' and 'la citrouille'?

Thanks

Asked 5 years ago

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patrick r.C1KwizIQ community member

In the sentence "Surveille ton frère le temps que je fasse les lit" why is the subjunctive of faire used ?

Asked 4 years ago

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Martin R.B1KwizIQ Q&A regular contributor

The second half to this one is just too fast!

You really need to get some kind of speed adjustment to these "beginners" exercises I am get frustrated with them. Lines like: "Il y a aussi des nuages noirs dans le ciel" and "donc je pense qu'un orage se prépare" and just too fast. I was feeling happy with myself until I got to the second part and the only reason why I couldn't get them was because of speed!

And yes I will log this with support again.

Thank you

Asked 6 years ago

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Ursi C.B1KwizIQ community member

Après être allé

Instead of “Après s'être levé, William alla prendre sa douche” would it be correct to use the passé composé instead of the passé simple?

“Après s'être levé, William est allé prendre sa douche”.

Merci

Asked 6 years ago

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