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13,270 questions • 28,346 answers • 798,944 learners
What is the exact difference between il est and c'est?
Suggestions please, for the best way to find the vocabulary given at the start of each writing exercise and dictée. I use the WordReference app and the unabridged Collins Robert dictionary, but frequently find that phrases in particular are difficult or impossible to find, which makes the vocab list unhelpful. Thanks.
Does it make any sense to ask why "Hanoucca" doesn't use a definite article in order to ease the pronunciation? Is it because the "H" is an "H aspiré"?
If I say "I have been living in Paris for 4 years" is it correct to say either:
#1 J'habite à Paris depuis quatre ans or #2 J'ai été habiter à Paris quatre ans.
Why, in “Nous courons pour ne pas manquer notre train.”, do we have “ne pas manquer” and not “ne manquer pas”? I didn’t know that “ne pas” is valid.
Remplacez avec un pronom convenable.
Elle place une statue de bronze à l'entrée de la maison.
Les mots soulignés sont "Une statue de bronze".
1) Elle en place une à l'entrée de la maison
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2) Elle la place à l'entrée de la maison.
Hello, bonjour!
This is not a question, just a comment. I must say I really like to the voice of the woman reading the sentences on this page!! Lovely voice and style - more of this reader, please!
Seems to me that « were going every summer » and « used to go every summer » are pretty much the same thing. My translator for nous allions agreed. What’s the difference and how does one say « were going? » Merci !
At the end of the conversation the Aunt says the mirrors are too cute. Then she says "I'll take them." How many does she want to buy for her niece?? I would have expected her to say "I'll take one" Or does "Je les prends !" not mean I'll take them. I'm confused.
Is there a chance that the Kwiz(es) could be more varied, challenging, and taken more frequently within the specific subject areas, say, after 24 hours of taking the last Kwiz ? ( I hope I am posting this in the right place and apologize if I am not :-)
Thank you,
Colleen
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