Using present tense in the Depuis que - Ever since construction

Lexi s.C1Kwiziq community member

Using present tense in the Depuis que - Ever since construction

I  believe the explanation in the Q&A for using the present tense in place of a conjugated verb should be part of the main lesson as opposed to surfacing in the Q&A as it is an important exception to the general grammar rule and subject of the lesson.

 

Asked 4 months ago
CélineNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Bonjour Lexi,

Thank you for your comment! After discussing your suggestion, as well as Joseph's excellent answer, answer we've decided to add this explanation in the lesson. Please bear with us while we're doing the changes.

Merci de votre excellente contribution !

Bonne journée !

Joseph A.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

When it is a verb of being (rather than doing), the present tense is used. You can recognized these verbs if you can replace them with 'to be'.

Examples: Être, Paraître, Sembler, Avoir (Sometimes if describing a state of being), etc.

Using present tense in the Depuis que - Ever since construction

I  believe the explanation in the Q&A for using the present tense in place of a conjugated verb should be part of the main lesson as opposed to surfacing in the Q&A as it is an important exception to the general grammar rule and subject of the lesson.

 

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