The imparfait is used for descriptions in the past, actions that were repeated or habitual in the past, or to set the scene for past events. It is often used in conjunction with the passé composé to provide background information.
Maman et Mousseline, la petite soeur de Caillou partaient pour la journée.Pronoms relatifs composés like 'ce qui,' 'ce que,' 'ce dont,' etc., are used to refer back to an entire clause or idea, rather than a single word. They are often followed by a verb and introduce a consequence, explanation, or further information related to the preceding clause.
Ce qui voulait dire que Caillou allait passer toute la journée seule avec son papa.Negation in French typically involves two parts: 'ne' before the verb and a negative word (pas, jamais, rien, etc.) after the verb. However, in spoken and informal French, 'ne' is often dropped, especially with common expressions like 'c'est pas vrai'.
Oh non. Oh non. Oh c'est pas vrai.While the gerund typically expresses simultaneity, manner, or cause, it can also be used with 'surtout' in negative constructions to emphasize a negative command or advice. It emphasizes the importance of not doing the action described.
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