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ian L.C1Kwiziq community member

Pronunciation of final 'e' in feminineIn the recording examples of feminine endings which are said not to sound different almost all the feminine words are given a distinct (if very short) '-yuh' sound at the end. Is this purely to add emphasis or because they are ending a sentence, or is it actually a different sound?

Asked 8 years ago

Chris W.B2Kwiziq community member

Not fully explainedThe question was about "Un vraiment beau monument" which I obviously got wrong. I think I understand that beau should have been at the end, but it is not clear where vraiment shoul go. Please explain

Asked 8 years ago

Priscilla L.A2Kwiziq community member

Would you say "Je t'habille" to say "I dress you"?

Asked 8 years ago

Bonnie C.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

When "quelque chose" is used as a subject, are adjectives feminine? I've seen the sentences "Quelque chose est arrivé." and "Quelque chose est arrivée." Which is correct?

Asked 8 years ago

Melody S.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Vrai vs. fauxI think it would be helpful to point out in this lesson that vrai vs. faux do not behave (placement) in the same was as other opposites such as grand/petit, bon/mauvais etc.

Asked 8 years ago

Melody S.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

imparfait vs. en train de I echo Meghna's last question: The correct answer is ´J'ai frappé à la porte, mais tu étais en train de dormir.´. Could I say this as j'ai frappé ..... mais tu dormais?

Asked 8 years ago

Hannah B.A2Kwiziq community member

imparfait vs passé composehow do you know when to use passé compose or imparfait?

Asked 8 years ago

Andy N.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Le chat, auquel tu as fait peur, s'est caché sous le lit.I notice in the above examples, that the sentence talking about a cat is only translated using auquel. Is 'à qui' not applicable here? Is a cat not treated as a living thing in this instance? Thanks for your help!

Asked 8 years ago

Sherry M.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

How do you say "within an hour"?"Dinner will be served within an hour" was the wrong choice on the test for "le dîner sera servi dans une heure". If I wanted to be less precise than "in an hour's time", how would I express that?

Asked 8 years ago

Charlene P.C1Kwiziq community member

Can we use sur with anything besides avenue? Rue, boulevard?

Asked 8 years ago

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