When I was younger (AQA GCSE French): Quizzes
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What is the main purpose of the imperfect tense?
What is the main purpose of the imperfect tense?
To describe past habits & ongoing states
What is the first step in forming the imperfect tense?
What is the first step in forming the imperfect tense?
Take the 'nous' form of present tense
What is the imperfect ending for 'je'?
What is the imperfect ending for 'je'?
-ais
How do you say 'when I was little'?
How do you say 'when I was little'?
quand j'étais petit(e)
How do you say 'five years ago'?
How do you say 'five years ago'?
il y a cinq ans
Which verb is the only irregular verb in the imperfect tense?
Which verb is the only irregular verb in the imperfect tense?
être
What is the imperfect form of être for 'nous'?
What is the imperfect form of être for 'nous'?
nous étions
When should you use the imperfect tense rather than other past tenses?
When should you use the imperfect tense rather than other past tenses?
For past habits & ongoing situations
What is the imperfect form of 'habiter' for 'ils'?
What is the imperfect form of 'habiter' for 'ils'?
ils habitaient
How do you translate 'used to' when forming the imperfect tense?
How do you translate 'used to' when forming the imperfect tense?
Just use the imperfect tense
How do you say 'I used to play all day'?
How do you say 'I used to play all day'?
Je jouais toute la journée
How do you say 'there was/were'?
How do you say 'there was/were'?
il y avait