51 Questions
Which verb forms are used to conjugate the passé composé in French?
Avoir and être
Which English tenses does the passé composé correspond to?
Simple past and present perfect
How many auxiliary verbs are used in French?
Two
Which tense is considered the most important in French?
Passé composé
What is the purpose of the passé composé?
To talk about completed actions in the past
Which tense is often used alongside the passé composé?
Imparfait
Which tense is used to describe an action that ended in the past?
Past tense
Which verb is commonly used with être to form the passé composé?
Être
When should you use the passé composé?
When describing specific events in the past
What is the general rule for agreement in the passé composé with avoir?
The past participle never agrees with the subject
Which of the following is true about verbs conjugated with être in passé composé?
They are all intransitive verbs.
What is the main reason for memorizing the verbs conjugated with être or avoir in passé composé?
To communicate effectively in French.
Which of the following is NOT a verb conjugated with être in passé composé?
courir (to run)
What is the mnemonic device used to help memorize verbs conjugated with être or avoir?
DR & MRS VANDERTRAMP
Which tense is the most common in French and the only one you need to know to communicate with locals?
Le passé composé
Which helping verb is more commonly used in the passé composé?
Avoir
Which verb pattern does not follow the regular formation of the past participle in the passé composé?
Irregular verbs
Which type of verb agreement is required when using être as a helping verb in the passé composé?
Agreement with the subject's gender and number
Which verb is used as the auxiliary verb in the passé composé tense?
Avoir
Which verb is used as the auxiliary verb when the verb is a reflexive verb in the passé composé tense?
Être
What is the difference between 'être' and 'avoir' in terms of the direct object?
'Être' is allergic to direct objects, while 'avoir' is not
What is the compound tense formed by using 'avoir' as the auxiliary verb?
Passé composé
Which verb is used as the auxiliary verb in the passé composé tense?
To have
What is the purpose of the passé composé?
To indicate completed actions in the past
Which tense is often used alongside the passé composé?
The imperfect tense
Which of the following is NOT a possible English equivalent for the passé composé?
The past continuous tense
Which tense is often used together with the passé composé in French?
The imperfect tense
Which verb is commonly used as the auxiliary verb in the passé composé?
Avoir
Which verb is commonly used with 'avoir' to form the passé composé?
Finir
What is the general rule for agreement in the passé composé with 'être'?
The past participle agrees with the subject.
When should you use the passé composé?
To describe a specific event or a succession of specific events in the past.
What is the purpose of memorizing the verbs conjugated with 'être' or 'avoir' in passé composé?
To communicate effectively in French.
Which verbs in French use 'avoir' to form compound tenses such as passé composé, plus-que-parfait, and futur antérieur?
Verbs of movement
Which of the following verbs is NOT conjugated with 'être' in passé composé?
Rentrer (to return)
What is the mnemonic device mentioned in the text to help memorize verbs conjugated with 'être' or 'avoir'?
DR & MRS VANDERTRAMP
Which verbs in French use 'être' to form their compound tenses?
Verbs of displacement
Which of the following is the most common helping verb used in the passé composé?
Avoir
Which verb pattern does not follow the regular formation of the past participle in the passé composé?
Irregular verbs
Which type of verb agreement is required when using être as a helping verb in the passé composé?
Gender agreement
Which tense is often used alongside the passé composé?
L'imparfait
Which verb is used as the auxiliary verb in the passé composé tense?
Avoir
Which of the following is NOT a verb conjugated with être in passé composé?
Manger
What is the purpose of the passé composé?
To talk about completed actions
What is the general rule for agreement in the passé composé with avoir?
Agree with the direct object
Quel est le contenu de cette ressource ?
Une étude des chapitres 1 à 5 du livre
Quels types de ressources sont inclus dans cette ressource ?
Des présentations PowerPoint et des questionnaires
Où pouvez-vous trouver d'autres ressources sur le livre ?
Dans la boutique de l'auteur
Quel est le prix des ressources offertes par MllePierre?
£3.10
Quel est le contenu du jeu de poursuite offert par MllePierre?
Un ensemble de cartes éditables avec des questions
Qu'est-ce que l'ensemble de planification d'essai offre?
Un power-point et trois feuilles de travail éditables
Quel est le prix des vidéos transcriptées pour chaque chapitre?
£2
Study Notes
Conjugating the Passé Composé in French
- The passé composé is conjugated using the auxiliary verbs avoir and être in the present tense, plus the past participle of the main verb.
- The passé composé corresponds to the English simple past and present perfect tenses.
- There are two auxiliary verbs used in French: avoir and être.
Importance of the Passé Composé
- The passé composé is considered the most important tense in French.
- The purpose of the passé composé is to describe completed actions in the past.
Using the Passé Composé
- The passé composé is often used alongside the imperfect tense.
- The passé composé is used to describe an action that started and finished in the past.
- The verb être is commonly used with certain verbs to form the passé composé.
- You should use the passé composé when describing a completed action in the past.
Agreement Rules
- The general rule for agreement in the passé composé with avoir is that the past participle agrees with the direct object if it comes before the verb.
- With être, the past participle agrees with the subject.
Memorizing Verbs
- It is essential to memorize verbs conjugated with être or avoir in the passé composé to communicate effectively in French.
- The main reason for memorizing these verbs is to use them correctly in sentences.
Mnemonic Device
- A mnemonic device, such as "DR MRS VANDERTRAMP," can help memorize verbs conjugated with être.
Common Verb Patterns
- Avoir is the most commonly used helping verb in the passé composé.
- Verbs conjugated with avoir follow the regular formation of the past participle in the passé composé.
- Some verbs, such as reflexive verbs, use être as the auxiliary verb.
Other French Tenses
- The imperfect tense is often used together with the passé composé in French.
- The compound tense formed by using avoir as the auxiliary verb is the passé composé.
Additional Resources
- MllePierre offers resources, including videos, transcripts, and a planning set, to help with French learning.
- The resources provided by MllePierre can be found on her website.
- The price of the resources offered by MllePierre is not specified.
- The content of the planning set includes sample lessons and activities.
Test your knowledge of French verbs "être" and "avoir" with this grammar quiz. Explore their usage as the verb of the subject and the verb of the direct object. You'll also learn about their idiomatic meanings in various contexts. Challenge yourself and see how well you understand these important verbs in French!
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
