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S. B.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Bien et Tout

Again, the use of little words like "bien" and "tout" are common in French and not direct translations from English. A unit explaining the uses of these two simple words would be really helpful.

"Il a bien compris." "Il a tout compris." "J'en ai bien envie." "Elle est tout heureuse." "Il y a bien de choses." "Il est a des kilometres de toute trace de civilisation."

Not trying to be a pest, but I would really like to master these simple little words and phrases to feel closer to fluent. Thanks.

Asked 6 years ago

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Phúc Đ.B2Kwiziq community member

Can I use cequi here?

Bonjour,

In this example:

Regarde ces filles. Celle qui court s'appelle Sophia

Can I use "Ce qui" instead of "Celle qui" as follows (remember ce qui, ce que, ce dont)?

Regarde ces filles. Ce qui court s'appelle Sophie

Merci d'avance.

Asked 5 years ago

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dorinda t.A1Kwiziq community member

à qui and à laquelle

What is the difference in meaning between 1. La fille à qui je sense

and

La fille à laquelle je pense.

Asked 6 years ago

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Olaedo O.B1Kwiziq community member

Why use l' and not en?

If the expression is "faire exprès DE", why is the contraction "ne l'ont pas and not n'en ont pas'?

Asked 4 years ago

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Jane B.B1Kwiziq community member

Correct use of "Allons- y" ?

Je suis une sage-femme, je rencontre mes clients à la réception et ensuite nous allons dans la salle d’examen, est-ce que je pourrais dire " allons-y" ?

Asked 7 years ago

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George C.A0Kwiziq community member

Figuring out the gender

Hello,

Any tricks to guess the gender? Like for example, I heard somewhere that about 75% of the time nouns ending with 'e' will be of feminine gender.

Merci d'advance! :)

Asked 5 years ago

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Joan C.A1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

In fill in the blank test 'Anniversaire de mariage' sentence 'Les invités sont arrivés vers dix-neuf-heures, et tout le monde a adoré les décorations'

I wonder why Le Passé Composé is used as 'adorer' is a state of mind.

I try to modify the sentence: 'Les invités sont arrivés vers dix-neuf-heures, et tout le monde a adoré les décorations et était heureux '. Is l'imparfait used correctly?

Asked 6 years ago

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Haley N.A0Kwiziq community member

Question about "J'adore"

My french teacher once told me that J'adore was too strong. That you would never say it to someone you know in a romantic way. She said it was so strong in fact that it was kind of stalkery. She said it should be used for inanimate objects or like a celebrity that you're a fan of. Is she correct?

Asked 5 years ago

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