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What does jetienne mean in french?

Je tienne Je=I The infinitive of tienne is tenir=to hold. Sometimes it is equivalent to to have or to maintain or to withstand. Tienne is the present subjunctive of this irregular verb. The subjunctive expresses doubt, uncertainty, or a wish, approval or disapproval. Generally the subjunctive is in a subordinate clause. For example: "Croyez- vous qu'il vienne?" Do you think that he will come?

What are two steps you take in conjugating a verb?

There are three types of regular verbs: -er, -ir, and -re

For an -er verb such as aimer (to like/love) you begin to conjugate the verb by removing the ending , -er, and leaving just the stem of the verb, aim. Regular -er verb endings are: -e, -es, -e, -ons, -ez, -ent. Depending on the subject you are conjugating for determines which ending is to be used. For other regular verbs you do the same process of detaching the endig from the stem and adding the respective ending. -ir verb endings are: -is, -is, -it, -issons, -issez, -issent. -re verb endings are: -s, -s,-(no ending), -ons, -ez, -ent.

How many syllables are in deuxiemement?

Usually it has three syllables (deu-xiem-ment), but in poetry (if needed) or in some part of France (provence) there would be four syllables (deu-xiè-me-ment)

When is imparfait used?

  • Décrit et encadre au passé
    • Décrit le cadre, un état d'esprit ou une condition au passé
    • Exprime une action habituelle ou répétée au passé
    • Exprime une situation qui peut être interrompue par une action précise
  • The imperfect is used to describe an action that continued for a time period in the past
  • This includes feelings, emotions, habits, repeated actions, and a situation that is interrupted by a sudden action.
  • For example- I used to like oranges when I was five years old would be a sentence in the imperfect/imparfait. J'aimait les oranges quand j'avais cinq ans.
  • For example- When I was calling my mom, the doorbell rang. "talking" would be in the imperfect and "rang" would be in passe compose. Quand je telephonais ma mere, la sonnette a fait sonner.

Combien coute un demenageur?

Le coût d'un déménageur dépend de plusieurs facteurs tels que la distance à parcourir, la quantité de biens à déménager, les services supplémentaires demandés (emballage, monte-charge, assurance, etc.). En moyenne, un déménageur professionnel peut coûter entre 500€ et 2000€ pour un déménagement local, tandis qu'un déménagement longue distance peut coûter plus cher en fonction des kilomètres à parcourir. Il est recommandé de demander plusieurs devis pour comparer les prix.

What does a parisian french address looks like?

A Parisian French address typically includes the street name, building number, door code or interphone number, floor/étage, and the postal code. In Paris, addresses often follow the format of Street Name, Building Number, Floor/étage (if applicable), Postal Code, Paris. For example: 12 Rue de Rivoli, 5ème étage, 75001 Paris.

What is Grand dans pluriel?

If you're talking about -a man : grand (singular)

-several men : grands (plural)

-a girl : grande (singular)

-several girls : grandes (plural)

How do you pronounce the french name Poyer?

The French name "Poyer" is pronounced as "pwah-YAY" with the emphasis on the second syllable.

Is there a website for French IPA transcriptions?

Yes, there are websites like Forvo, YouGlish, and Wiktionary where you can find French words transcribed in IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) notation. Simply search for a specific word and look for the IPA transcription provided alongside the pronunciation.

What is the past participle of want in french?

voulu (and it goes with avoir)

i.e. j'ai voulu, tu as voulu, etc.

keep in mind though, that with vouloir, the french tend to use the imperfect rather than the perfect tense. I'll conjugate it below for you in case :)

je voulais

tu voulais

il voul ait

nous voulions

vous vouliez

ils voulaient

Is bronze masculine or feminine in french?

Bronze is masculine in French. The corresponding article used with "bronze" is "le" which indicates its gender as masculine.

Why did the French have better relations with the Indians than English settlers?

The French had better relations with indigenous peoples in North America than English settlers because they were more focused on establishing trade alliances rather than displacing or subjugating them. The French often integrated with indigenous communities through intermarriage and the fur trade, whereas the English sought to expand their territories and push Native Americans off their land. This difference in approach led to more positive interactions between the French and indigenous groups.

What does amorous LIAiSON mean in French?

The phrase "amorous liaison" in French can be translated as "liaison amoureuse". It refers to a romantic or sexual relationship between two people.

In what contexts is the french verb Passer conjugated with Etre in the compound tenses and when is it conjugated with Avoir?

In nearly all the senses of "passer", the regular way is to conjugate it with 'avoir'.

j'ai passé un examen (I sat an exam - does not mean I passed it!!!)

elle a passé un bon moment (she had a good time /or/ she spent a lot of time)

nous avons passé une heure à faire nos devoirs (we spent an hour doing our homework)

tu as passé l'âge de ... (you are over the age of ...)

il a passé son livre à son frère (he passed his book on to his brother)

When you conjugate it with être, it has the sense of 'using a passage / a route' or 'be there':

il est passé à la maison = he stopped at the house (he has left since)

elle est passée nous voir = she called on us / she stopped to see us

Why do the French love cheese?

The French have a deep-rooted cultural appreciation for cheese that dates back centuries. Cheese is an integral part of French cuisine, with a wide variety of cheeses produced in different regions across the country. The French value the craftsmanship involved in cheese-making and take pride in their diverse range of high-quality cheeses.