Can the Le Passe compose be used in formal writing. If not, then which tense is it replaced with?
Past tense in written French
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anish t.Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor
Past tense in written French
This question relates to:French lesson "Using the compound tense (Le Passé Composé) on its own or with the imperfect tense (L'Imparfait)"
Asked 4 years ago
Hi Anish,
Yes, you can use the passé composé in writing, letters, emails, texts, etc. I think you are maybe thinking of the use of the 'passé simple' ( past historic) which is used in literature, including children's literature?
Chris W. Kwiziq Q&A super contributor
Sure, passé composé can be used in formal writing. What makes you think it can't?
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