depuis que

Linda R.C1Kwiziq community member

depuis que

Why is the passé composé used here: "Depuis que je t'ai rencontré.." when the rule says you use "depuis que + l'indicatif" --very confusing and frustrating without an explanation.

This question relates to:French lesson "Depuis que + [conjugated verb] = (Ever) since + [conjugated verb] in French"

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Jim J.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

Hi Linda,

But l'indicatif includes passé composé and the rest of the conjugations in that mood.

The other moods are subjonctif / conditionnel / Impératif

Mode indicatif

Hope this helps?

Jim

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Albert S.B2Kwiziq community member

J’ai mis « du temp que « et à mon oreille sa sonne mieux

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Albert S.B2Kwiziq community member

J’ai mis « du temp que « et à mon oreille sa sonne mieux

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Linda R. asked:

depuis que

Why is the passé composé used here: "Depuis que je t'ai rencontré.." when the rule says you use "depuis que + l'indicatif" --very confusing and frustrating without an explanation.

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