When discussing about a feeling we had in the past don't we use L'imperatif?

Sandunika D.A0Kwiziq community member

When discussing about a feeling we had in the past don't we use L'imperatif?

This question relates to:French lesson "Conjugate être (+ avoir) in the compound past in French (Le Passé Composé)"

Asked 7 years ago

LauraNative French expert teacher in Kwiziq

Bonjour Sandunika, I think you mean l'imparfait :-) You can use either imparfait or passé composé, it depends on the situation. J'étais malade = I was sick (ongoing) J'ai été malade = I got sick (all of a sudden)

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Sandunika D.A0Kwiziq community member

Merci Laura!

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When discussing about a feeling we had in the past don't we use L'imperatif?

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