This is probably a very fine distinction. "I got on my horse", according to the lesson would be "J'ai monté mon cheval." So why is it incorrect to say, ''Lucas a monté la nouvelle armoire de sa sœur.'' - "Lucas got on his sister's new wardrobe"?"
Monter - être, or avoir
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Gregory S.Kwiziq community member
Monter - être, or avoir
This question relates to:French lesson "Monter can be used with avoir or être in Le Passé Composé depending on its meaning in French"
Asked 4 years ago
Hi Gregory,
Unfortunately, it doesn't work with the wardrobe you have to say -
Lucas est monté sur la nouvelle armoire de sa sœur= Lucas got onto his sister's new wardrobe
monter then uses 'être'
Lucas a monté la nouvelle armoire de sa sœur = Lucas built his sister's new wardrobe
monter uses 'avoir'
Hope this helps!
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