Être or Avoir in the Passé Composé in French... French PAST TENSE explained!

Être or Avoir in the Passé Composé in French... French PAST TENSE explained!

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English, Other

10th - 12th Grade

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The video tutorial explains the use of auxiliary verbs 'être' and 'avoir' in forming past tenses in French. It highlights the importance of these verbs in constructing the passé composé and provides examples of when to use each. The tutorial covers movement and reflexive verbs that require 'être', using the acronym Dr. and Mrs. Vandertramp to remember them. It also discusses exceptions where verbs can use both 'avoir' and 'être', depending on the presence of a direct object. The video concludes with a reminder to learn reflexive and movement verbs for effective past tense conjugation.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What happens to the past participle when using 'être' with feminine subjects?

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Provide an example of a verb that can be used with both 'avoir' and 'être' and explain when to use each.

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What is the significance of direct objects in determining the auxiliary verb used?

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