avait dû vs. a dû
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avait dû vs. a dû
Elle a dû oublier de t'appeler. →why not to say «Elle avait dû oublier de t'appeler.»
This question relates to:French lesson "Using "devoir" in the imperfect tense versus the compound past in French (L'Imparfait vs Le Passé Composé)"
Asked 10 months ago
Bonjour Roman,
"Elle avait dû" is in Le Plus-que-Parfait, which is a different tense from the ones addressed in the lesson you're referring to. Take a look below:
Le Plus-que-Parfait (Indicatif)
I hope this is helpful.
Bonne journée !
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