Category: French conjugation tip

The Imperative can be used to offer help or make suggestions. For example, “Laisse-moi t’aider” (Let me help you), “Prends ceci, ça t’aidera” (Take this, it will help you), or…

“Pourvu que” means “provided that” or “as long as” and requires the Subjunctive. For example, “Pourvu qu’il fasse beau, nous irons à la plage” (Provided that the weather is nice,…

The Conditional is used in indirect speech to report what someone said they would do in the future. For example, “Il a dit qu’il viendrait demain” (He said that he…

The Future Simple tense is often used to make promises or commitments. For example, “Je te promets que je serai là” (I promise that I will be there) or “Nous…

“Quoique” and “Bien que” both mean “although” and require the Subjunctive mood. For example, “Quoique je sois fatigué, je vais sortir” (Although I am tired, I will go out) or…

Choosing between the Imperfect (Imparfait) and Passé Composé can be tricky. The Imperfect is used for ongoing or habitual actions in the past, while the Passé Composé is used for…

The Present Subjunctive is used after expressions of fear, such as “j’ai peur que” (I am afraid that) or “je crains que” (I fear that). For example, “J’ai peur qu’il…

The Imperfect (Imparfait) is commonly used to set the scene or describe ongoing conditions in the past. For example, “Il faisait froid et il neigeait” (It was cold and it…

The Subjunctive is used in clauses that express purpose, often introduced by “pour que” (so that) or “afin que” (in order that). For example, “Je t’écris pour que tu saches…

The Future Perfect (Futur Antérieur) is often used with conjunctions of time, such as “quand” (when), “lorsque” (when), and “dès que” (as soon as), to express an action that will…

The Imperative can be used to encourage or motivate someone to take action. For example, “Courage!” (Be strong!), “Ne lâche pas!” (Don’t give up!), or “Vas-y!” (Go for it!). The…

The Past Conditional (Conditionnel Passé) is often used in narratives to describe what could have happened but didn’t. It adds a layer of reflection or regret. For example, “Elle aurait…

In complex sentences, the Future Simple can be combined with the Subjunctive to express a future action that depends on a condition. For example, “Je partirai dès que tu auras…

The Future Perfect (Futur Antérieur) is used to express expectations about what will have happened by a certain time. For example, “Ils auront terminé le projet avant la date limite”…

The Future Simple tense is often used to make predictions about the future. For example, “Le temps sera ensoleillé demain” (The weather will be sunny tomorrow) or “Tu réussiras si…

The Present Conditional can be used to express a future action from the perspective of the past. This is common in reported speech. For example, “Il a dit qu’il viendrait”…

The Imperfect Subjunctive is a literary tense used to express actions in the past that are dependent on another action, within a Subjunctive context. It is less common in everyday…

The Conditional is frequently used to add a level of courtesy or formality to requests and offers. For example, “Pourriez-vous m’aider?” (Could you help me?) or “J’aimerais prendre rendez-vous” (I…

The Imperative is often used to give advice or recommendations. For example, “Mange plus de légumes” (Eat more vegetables) or “Travaille dur pour réussir” (Work hard to succeed). The tone…

The Subjunctive is commonly used to express doubt, uncertainty, or disbelief. Phrases like “je doute que” (I doubt that), “je ne pense pas que” (I don’t think that), and “il…