Would this be passé composé or imparfait?

Tibor H.B2Kwiziq community member

Hello,

This is the sentence I'm talking about: He was sick all day yesterday.

This is why I'm confused:

a) It could be imparfait because I believe that when you talk about health, you use the imparfait.

b) It could be passé composé because you know the time-frame of when it (him being sick) took place: all day yesterday.

Asked 2 years ago

Jim J.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

Hi Tibor,

This is a report of an enduring past event therefore imparfait.

You may also find this link helpful https://www.francaisfacile.com/exercices/exercice-francais-2/exercice-francais-17862.php

Jim

Like02 years ago

CécileNative French expert teacher in Kwiziq

Hi Tibor,

Same answer as in your previous query...

Like02 years ago

Hello,

This is the sentence I'm talking about: He was sick all day yesterday.

This is why I'm confused:

a) It could be imparfait because I believe that when you talk about health, you use the imparfait.

b) It could be passé composé because you know the time-frame of when it (him being sick) took place: all day yesterday.

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