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Placement of multiple objective pronouns

In case of, say, 3 objects to 2 verbs, like this: Mary me fait donner le livre à Pierre. When "le" and "lui" are substituted for "le livr…

Started by Robert in French Grammar

9 Mar 21, 2016
Reply by George Hunt

"dixit" versus "disait"

I never saw the former before.  How is it different from the latter?  merci d'avance

Started by alan gould in French Grammar

10 Mar 15, 2016
Reply by Neil Coffey

en train

i'm working in a hotel cafe.  a french couple ordered special coffees.  i finished one, gave it to the man and said the other one is "en tr…

Started by alan gould in French Grammar

2 Mar 11, 2016
Reply by Sandra

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Jack, ne mange pas ça Or Jack, ne mange pas ce. Could you also explain why it is so? Thank you.

Started by Lingesh Kumaar in French Grammar

3 Mar 4, 2016
Reply by George Hunt

Arrête ou ...

There is a film titled "Arrête ou je continue." The English title for it is 'If you don't, I will.' That should be a faithful translation.…

Started by Robert in French Grammar

4 Feb 24, 2016
Reply by Sandra

to stand

Am I wrong, or is this verb missing from the French language? It would appear that you have to describe how someone is holding his/herself.…

Started by Billy Bosworth in French Grammar

3 Feb 19, 2016
Reply by Charles D

Use of "tu"

When I was a young lad, I had no difficulty in knowing whom to address as "tu":  relatives and friends of my own age.  As I grew up, it got…

Started by Jean Dervin in French culture

10 Feb 16, 2016
Reply by Jean Dervin

Ton, Tes, etc

Bonjour! I want to email some French tips to fellow students, and I want to say at the bottom of the email: "For your pleasure".  Pour ton…

Started by Billy Bosworth in French Grammar

4 Feb 16, 2016
Reply by Tux

Help with French ASAP- could someone check this please?

Hi, Could someone check my French below please to see if it makes any sense and also for glaring errors! I really need it by tomorrow.  Th…

Started by Billy Bunter in French Grammar

3 Feb 16, 2016
Reply by Tux

Il s'agissait de

I find the use of s'agir quite tantalising. I think I know what it means, but not well enough to use it myself. It seems to be a mix of "it…

Started by Billy Bosworth in French Grammar

3 Feb 16, 2016
Reply by Tux

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