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 1 year 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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