Avoir (To Have) — Imperfect Tense

The video tutorial explores the French auxiliary verb 'avoir' in the imperfect tense, explaining its conjugation and usage. It highlights how 'avoir' can mean 'I had', 'I used to have', and 'I was having'. The tutorial provides examples to illustrate these meanings and compares 'avoir' with the English verb 'to be', emphasizing differences in expressing age and hunger. The video also discusses the conjugation endings for 'avoir' and other imperfect verbs, offering practical examples to aid understanding.

What are the three meanings of 'avoir' in the imperfect tense?

• I had, I used to have, I was having

• I will have, I have had, I am having

• I am, I was, I will be

• I have, I will have, I had

Which of the following is the correct imperfect conjugation of 'avoir' for 'nous'?

• nous avons eu

• nous aurons

• nous avions

• nous avons

In French, how do you express 'I am 25 years old'?

• J'ai 25 années

• Je suis âgé de 25 ans

• J'ai 25 ans

• Je suis 25 ans

How is 'avoir' used differently in French when expressing hunger?

• It uses the verb 'boire'

• It uses the verb 'être'

• It uses the verb 'avoir'

• It uses the verb 'manger'

Which verb is used in French to express age?

• aller

• faire

• être

• avoir

What does 'J'avais faim' mean in English?

• I was hungry

• I am hungry

• I have hunger

• I will be hungry

What is the French equivalent of 'I was having'?

• Je vais

• J'ai

• Je suis

• J'avais