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Questions en Francais
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2,322 Questions
Who was the first socialist to become the president of France?
It was François Mitterrand.
He was also the only president of the fifth republic that stayed 14 years in a row.
Today: 10th May 2011 is the 30th birthday of this event.
Declet is not a common French name. It is possible that it may be a surname or a less common first name in some French-speaking regions, but it is not typical of traditional French names.
A mot de liaison is a conjunction, for example :
- for: pour
- and: et
- nor: ni
- but: mais
- or: ou
- so: donc
How do you say have a good day hope you get what you wanted in french?
Translation: J'espère que tu passes une bonne journée et que tu obtiens ce que tu veux.
What does the french word sortir mean?
To go out - Je veux sortir avec mes copains - I want to go out with my friends.
To go out - J'ai juste découvert qu'il sort avec Marion- I just found he's going out with Marion.
To get out - Il faut sortir nos stylos - We need to get our pens out.
Is bag in french a feminine or a masculine?
If you mean hand bag (sac à main) it is masculin, if you mean just bag (sac) it is masculin too. There are no rules that I've ever heard of, and I've been in France since 1976, it all works by "sound", except for a few rules: abbreviations are always masculin (un PC, un IVG...)
How do you form the present tense in French?
-er verbs
Je: e
Tu: es
Il/Elle/On: e
Nous: ons
Vous: ez
Ils/Elles: ent
-ir verbs
Je: is
Tu: is
Il/Elle/On: it
Nous: issons
Vous: issez
Ils/Elles: issent
-re verbs
Je: s
Tu: s
Il/Elle/On: Ø
Nous: ons
Vous: ez
Ils/Elles: ent
There are three basic verb types in French. They are designated by the ending of the verb in its infinitive state. They are er, ir, re and many irregular verbs. The most commonly used verbs are the most irregular. In English the verb 'to be' is irregular and is conjugated I am, you are and he is. In other words, you can't figure out the conjugation by following a designated pattern. All of these are in the present tense. The same is true for French. Je suis. Tu es. Il est. All are present tense and of course the verb, être, is an irregular verb. The issue English speakers have with Latin languages is, the lack of helping verbs for tense. I am going, as written in English is je vais, in French. Je vais can be translated as I go, I do go, I am going. Many people who try to translate word for word, literal translations and they try to say, je suis aller, thinking that means I am going. It does not. When you say this it sounds much more like I went rather than I am going. Je suis allé means I went. Past tense. Je dis, means I am saying, je vais means I am going, je regarde means I am looking. No additional or helping verbs, like we use in English, are needed. Bon chance.
What is the contraction for de plus la?
for de and le it's du, but for de and la, there is no contraction, it's just de la.
Is the word baskets in french masculine or feminine?
The word "baskets" in French is feminine and is spelled as "les baskets".
What is the french translation for the name Roslyn?
The french translation for the name Roslyn is LeRoslyn.
Why do French put masculine and feminine?
In French, nouns have gender (masculine or feminine) which is a grammatical feature. There isn't a specific reason why certain nouns are masculine or feminine, it's just a part of the language's structure. Learning the gender of nouns is important for correct grammar and agreement with other parts of speech.
To become fluent in French, immerse yourself in the language by practicing with native speakers, listening to French music, watching French movies, and reading French books. Consistent practice through conversation, language classes, and online resources will help you gradually improve your language skills. Don't be afraid to make mistakes and keep pushing yourself to practice regularly.
What island speaks Portuguese or Creole?
There are two island nations that speak Portuguese: Cape Verde, and Sao Tome and Principe. Creole is a broad category that does not refer to just one language.
Is the word order in French Subject object verb?
No, the word order in French is typically Subject Verb Object (SVO), similar to English. However, in certain cases, such as when using object pronouns, the word order can change to Subject Object Verb (SOV).
How do you flip someone off in French?
To flip someone off in French, you can use the gesture of raising your middle finger while keeping your hand closed. This gesture is considered rude and offensive in many cultures, including France.
What is the difference between savoir and connaître?
"Savoir" is used to express knowledge of facts, information, or how to do something, while "connaître" is used to express familiarity with people, places, or things. Essentially, "savoir" is for knowing information or how to do something, while "connaître" is for being acquainted with people or things.
What is different about the vandertramp verbs compared to other verbs?
They take être in the perfect tense instead of avoir.
Monter
Rester
Sortir
Venir (Devenir/revenir)
Aller
Naître
Descendre
Entrer
Rentrer
Tomber
Retourner
Arriver
Mourir
Partir
So it would be je suis allé(e), or nous sommes arrivés, or elles sont tombées
Remember that être verbs always take an agreement (as above). So if it's feminine, you put an "e" on the end. If it's plural you put an "s". And if it's feminine and plural, you put an "es"
Oh, and don't forget that all reflexive verbs (se laver, se doucher, s'asseoir etc) take être in the perfect tense too. So: je me suis lavé(e), il s'a douché, nous nous sommes couchés, ils se sont reposés.
Hope this helps! :)
Oh, and in case you need it, here's the avoir and être conjugations:
avoir
j'ai
tu as
il/elle/on a
nous avons
vous avez
ils/elles ont
être
je suis
tu es
il/elle/on est
nous sommes
vous êtes
ils/elles sont
