Understanding Le Passé Composé in French

What is the primary use of le passé composé in French?

• To describe ongoing actions

• To talk about future events

• To discuss completed actions in the past

• To give commands

Which auxiliary verb is generally used with le passé composé?

• être

• avoir

• faire

• pouvoir

How is the past participle formed for regular -er verbs?

• Add 'é'

• Remove the ending

• Add 'i'

• Add 'u'

What mnemonic helps determine the use of être as an auxiliary verb?

• AVOIR RULES

• PAST PARTICIPLE

• ETRE EXCEPTIONS

• DR & MRS VANDER

What must be ensured when using verbs that follow the DR & MRS VANDER mnemonic?

• Past participle must start with a vowel

• Past participle must agree in gender and number with the subject

• Verb must be in the infinitive form

• Verb must not take any object

What is a reflexive verb in French?

• A verb that always uses avoir

• A verb that does not require an auxiliary

• A verb where the subject acts on itself

• A verb where the subject acts on another person

Which auxiliary is always used with reflexive verbs in le passé composé?

• pouvoir

• faire

• être

• avoir

What additional element is needed when conjugating reflexive verbs in le passé composé?

• Infinitive verb

• Reflexive pronoun

• Direct object

• Subjunctive mood

Why is le passé composé considered complex?

• It uses multiple auxiliary verbs

• It only applies to formal speech

• It has many irregular forms

• It is rarely used in modern French

What is essential for mastering le passé composé according to the video?

• Memorizing all French verbs

• Practicing and exposing oneself to the language

• Learning only through formal education

• Focusing solely on regular verbs