Indicators for Passé composé
The French passé composé is a past tense formed by combining the present tense of avoir (to have) or être (to be) as an auxiliary verb with a past participle. Sometimes it is hard to identify when to use Passé composé or Imparfait. These Past Tense Indicators -“Indicators for Passé composé” are used for passé composé, therefore they can help when you are writing in past tense. Review them and you will improve and expand your French grammar skills as well. Enjoy!
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Grammar : Past Tense Indicators
French | English |
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D’abord | First |
Ensuite | Next |
Puis | Then |
Enfin | Finally |
Soudainement | Suddenly |
Un matin | One morning |
Un jour | One day |
Une fois | One time |
Past Tense Indicators – Flashcards
You can also practice these Past Tense Indicators using the flashcards in the following Quizlet and then feel free to use the different options from Quizlet, such us match, learn, test or spell.
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