Passé Composé – Quizlet Review

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What is the passé composé used for?

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To describe completed past actions or events.

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What are the two auxiliaries used in passé composé?

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avoir and être

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Most verbs use which auxiliary?

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avoir

J'ai

Tu as

Elle/il/on a

Nous avons

Vous avez

Elles/ils ont

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Which verbs use être in passé composé?

Je suis

Tu es

Elle/il/on est

Nous sommes

Vous etes

Elles/ils sont

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DR & MRS VANDERTRAMP + reflexive verbs

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What is the structure of passé composé with avoir?

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subject + avoir (present) + past participle

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What is the structure of passé composé with être?

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subject + être (present) + past participle (+ agreement)

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Do past participles agree with the subject when using avoir?

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No, unless there's a preceding direct object

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Do past participles agree with the subject when using être?

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Yes, add e for feminine, s for plural

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What is the past participle of -ER verbs (ex: parler)?

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parlé

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What is the past participle of -IR verbs (ex: finir)?

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fini