Explain the difference between imparfait and passé composé. When is it the right time to use each tense?

The imperfect is used for description, talk about a habit. The action is incomplete:
**Exemple **: When it was cold he did not forget to put his gloves on the mantelpiece. (Quand il faisait froid il n'oubliait pas de mettre ses gants sur la cheminée.)
Here it is a habit.
For the past tense; action is accurate and complete.
Exemple : He put his gloves on fire home from work. (Il a mis ses gants sur la cheminée en rentrant du travail.)
He did it once, it happened dated .

Answered by pandamille | 2024-06-10

The imparfait is used for ongoing or habitual actions in the past, while the passé composé is used for completed actions. Use imparfait to set the scene or provide background, and passé composé for specific events with clear endpoints. Understanding these differences helps correctly convey past events in French.
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Answered by pandamille | 2024-09-30