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Paul B.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Il ya a, c'est and ce sontHello, I am having difficulty when to use Il ya a, c'est and ce sont. Is there a resource on Kwiziq that can teach me the right way to use these alternatives?

Asked 7 years ago

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Lorie R.C1Kwiziq community member

Revenir vs Rentrer vs Retourner

Is there a lesson that helps us to understand the distinction between each of these three verbs (revenir, rentrer, retourner) and when one is used versus the other?

Asked 5 years ago

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Funmilayo O.A0Kwiziq community member

Is "comment vous appelez vous" same as "comment vous vous appellez"?

Asked 5 years ago

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Paul F.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

"Espérer que" and the dreaded subjunctive.

The very useful subjunctivisor of Lawless French advises that the verb espérer que when used in the affirmative = no subjunctive (usually in the future tense), whereas espérer que when used in the negative or interrogative = subjunctive. So in this exercise shouldn't it be "Espérons qu'il aura raison"? (as she is definitely affirmatively hoping for this result). Or is the imperative another case where this verb takes the subjunctive? And if so, is this the case for other similar verbs like penser que? And also in the tu and vous forms of the imperative as well as the nous form? Thanks.

Asked 5 years ago

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