Category: French conjugation tip

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

The Imperative can be used to give strong advice or commands. For example, “N’abandonne jamais!” (Never give up!), “Fais attention à ce que tu dis!” (Be careful what you say!),…

The Subjunctive is used in superlative expressions to convey subjectivity or opinion. For example, “C’est le meilleur livre que j’aie jamais lu” (It’s the best book I have ever read)…

The Future Simple is commonly used to make plans or set intentions for the future. For example, “Nous partirons en vacances en août” (We will go on vacation in August)…

The Conditional is often used to speculate about what could have happened in the past. For example, “Il aurait pu gagner s’il avait essayé” (He could have won if he…

The Imperfect (Imparfait) is effective for describing the atmosphere or mood in a narrative. For example, “Il faisait froid et sombre, et tout était silencieux” (It was cold and dark,…

“À moins que” means “unless” and requires the Subjunctive. For example, “Nous sortirons à moins qu’il ne pleuve” (We will go out unless it rains) or “Il ne partira pas…

The Future Perfect (Futur Antérieur) is used to express actions that will have been completed by a certain future point. For example, “J’aurai terminé mon travail avant midi” (I will…

The Imperative is commonly used to give commands or instructions in group settings. For example, “Silence, s’il vous plaît” (Silence, please), “Formez une ligne” (Form a line), or “Écoutez attentivement”…

The Subjunctive is used in purpose clauses introduced by “pour que” (so that). For example, “Je te l’explique pour que tu comprennes” (I’m explaining it to you so that you…

The Future Simple is used to make predictions about what will happen in the future. For example, “Il fera probablement chaud demain” (It will probably be hot tomorrow) or “Elle…

The Conditional is often used to express regret or missed opportunities. For example, “J’aurais dû accepter l’offre” (I should have accepted the offer) or “Il aurait pu réussir s’il avait…