ok, so, i know that "j'ai été" is how to conjugate etre in avoir, and i know all about the DRMRSVANDERTRAMPP verbs, but, dont u usually use the imparfait when putting etre in the past tense. SOO< my question is: WHEN DO U USING PASSE COMPOSE FOR ETRE??? do u have any examples??? please help, thx
2006-10-22 03:50:11 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
Imparfait is used for an action that has lasted for a while in the past or for a past customary act. Example:
1. I was very naughty when i was younger.
french: J'etais tres mechant quand j'etais plus jeune.(imparfait)
2. I was very naughty this morning.
french: J'ai ete tres mechant ce matin ( Passe compose)
2006-10-22 04:18:06 · answer #1 · answered by justjuju 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Imparfait is used when something was going on when something happened. ex: Someone phoned when I was eating. "I was eating" would be in imparfait because it was interrupted. Hope this helps.
2006-10-22 13:30:55 · answer #2 · answered by melomane 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
passe compose is used for a determined past fact.
2006-10-22 10:59:02 · answer #3 · answered by peter gunn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋