Specific question

Rant O.A2Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Specific question

The lesson says that when talking about specifics, you use être, but the kwiz said this should be aller:

Martine était malade, mais elle ________ mieux à présent.

She is feeling better at present sounds like it is specific, so why is 'est' not right here?

Asked 6 years ago
Rant O.A2Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

I think maybe I get it. "I feel better" is general, but "I AM tired" is specific.

So its more about the fact that feelings are general, but you are something specific.

AurélieNative French expert teacher in Kwiziq

Bonjour Rant !

C'est exactement ça !

But I agree it can be made clearer in the lesson, and so I did just that :)

I hope that's helpful!
Bonne journée !

Specific question

The lesson says that when talking about specifics, you use être, but the kwiz said this should be aller:

Martine était malade, mais elle ________ mieux à présent.

She is feeling better at present sounds like it is specific, so why is 'est' not right here?

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