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In the present tense, 'je ______' means 'I do.'
In the present tense, 'je ______' means 'I do.'
fais
To express future actions in French, use 'aller' and the ______ form of another verb.
To express future actions in French, use 'aller' and the ______ form of another verb.
infinitive
The past tense in French requires a ______ verb and the past participle of the main verb.
The past tense in French requires a ______ verb and the past participle of the main verb.
auxiliary
In the future tense, the phrase 'je vais ______ mes devoirs' means 'I am going to do my homework.'
In the future tense, the phrase 'je vais ______ mes devoirs' means 'I am going to do my homework.'
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In the past tense, 'J'ai ______ mes devoirs' translates to 'I did my homework.'
In the past tense, 'J'ai ______ mes devoirs' translates to 'I did my homework.'
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How do you express 'they are doing' in French using the present tense of 'faire'?
How do you express 'they are doing' in French using the present tense of 'faire'?
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Describe how you would use the verb 'aller' to express an upcoming action involving 'faire'.
Describe how you would use the verb 'aller' to express an upcoming action involving 'faire'.
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What auxiliary verb must you use with 'faire' in the past tense construction?
What auxiliary verb must you use with 'faire' in the past tense construction?
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If you wanted to say 'we are going to make a cake' in French, how would you structure that sentence?
If you wanted to say 'we are going to make a cake' in French, how would you structure that sentence?
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What is the past participle of 'faire' that you would use in a sentence like 'I have made a sandwich'?
What is the past participle of 'faire' that you would use in a sentence like 'I have made a sandwich'?
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Study Notes
Present Tense Conjugation of "Faire"
- "Faire" means "to do" or "to make"
- Used for actions, creating things, or specific states
- je fais (I do)
- tu fais (you do)
- il/elle/on fait (he/she/it/one does)
- nous faisons (we do)
- vous faites (you do)
- ils/elles font (they do)
Future Tense Using "Aller"
- Create future tense by combining "aller" (to go) and an infinitive
- Example: Je vais faire mes devoirs. (I am going to do my homework.)
Past Tense Formula
- French past tense uses an auxiliary verb ("avoir" or "être") and the past participle of the main verb
- Formula: Subject + conjugated auxiliary verb + past participle of main verb
- Example: J'ai fait mes devoirs. (I did my homework.)
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Description
Test your knowledge on the conjugation of the French verbs 'faire' and 'aller' across different tenses. This quiz covers the present, future, and past tense forms, helping you understand their usage in sentences. Perfect for French language learners looking to improve their verb conjugation skills.
