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Imperfect vs. perfect tense - French past tenses explained | CBF Show 2.05

Coffee Break French

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Comparison of imperfect and perfect tenses in French past actions

The chapter explores the utilization of the imperfect tense in French for ongoing actions in the past that are interrupted by short one-off actions. Examples are provided, and a translation challenge from English to French is discussed, emphasizing the distinctions between perfect and imperfect tenses.

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