Is it true that you use the présent de l'indicatif when you want to express a historical fact in French?
Present Tense for Historical Facts
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Daniel K.Kwiziq community member
Present Tense for Historical Facts
This question relates to:French lesson "Using the compound tense (Le Passé Composé) on its own or with the imperfect tense (L'Imparfait)"
Asked 10 months ago
Bonjour Daniel,
You may be interested in reading this excellent lesson about narrating the past from our partner Laura.
https://www.lawlessfrench.com/grammar/historical-tenses/
Let me know if you need further assistance.
Bonne Continuation !
David M.Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor
So, I guess the historical present was too advanced for the A2 quiz ... In 1515, Francis I won the battle of Marignano. With correct answer "a gagné".
David M.Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor
So, I guess the historical present was too advanced for the A2 quiz ... In 1515, Francis I won the battle of Marignano. With correct answer "a gagné".
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