why passé composé rather than imparfait for j'ai TOUJOURS voulu reprendre des leçons?

Ann H.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

why passé composé rather than imparfait for j'ai TOUJOURS voulu reprendre des leçons?

Asked 5 years ago
CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hi Ann,

This is a very interesting question...

If you said, 

"Je voulais toujours reprendre des leçons ..."

it will suppose that something stopped you from doing it.

Whereas, in the text it is clear that the person has re-started learning so this action is finished .

Hope this helps!

why passé composé rather than imparfait for j'ai TOUJOURS voulu reprendre des leçons?

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