Imparfait vs Passé composé in French - What are the differences ?

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One of the most complicated subjects for French learners is to know when to use Imparfait vs Passé composé. They are both past tenses but have very specific uses. The rule is just about the duration of the action, that's the only thing you need to know.
This lesson includes :
- When to use imparfait
- When to use passé composé
- Clue words for imparfait
- Clue words for passé composé
- Sentences / Examples with passé composé and imparfait

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All Comments (21)

@TheperfectfrenchwithDylane 4 years ago

I hope the differences between the 2 tenses are more clear for you now 🙂 Thank you for watching ❤️ Keep learning about the passé composé and all the rules right here youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_bt5rj27IIWHuWovT9NpMB…
@evansatoru9684 3 years ago

Me watching this 2 hours before my french exam 👁️👄👁️
@mayurkumar3045 6 months ago

Literally,now my mind understood this topic because i was messing up in between passé composé-imparfait , But thanks to you .your teaching will help me 😊
@itsemeguys7682 2 years ago

You just saved my life! I had no idea about that stuff and I'm writing a class test this week! I love how you explain it 💟 I'll definitely come back if I need help:)
@stephenbibek9528 2 years ago

I love your teaching your are beautiful French teacher thanks to you I am flowing you always
@raibhattacharya 14 days ago

You're like a godmother!! Love you soo muchh.. Thank you extremely well taught ❤
@abbyyy1227 2 years ago

Thank you so much !!! I feel more confident to keep learning french after watching your videos!!! Merci beaucoup:)
@okothobbo 10 months ago

What a great lesson!!! Nothing short of a life-saver. Merci beaucoup!
@73omar 3 years ago

J'apprends le français et ces vidéos m'aident beaucoup, merci beaucoup, et un très beau professeur !!
@ditocontent9234 3 years ago

Merci beaucoup madame . Maintenant, je suis comprends bien tous les explanations avec belle femme pour mes examens français demain et je n'ai pas peur pour ecrire mon examen .😊😊😊😊😊
@ChristineV5 1 month ago

Makes so much sense now. Merci pour cette série ❤
@elizajournals 2 years ago

This is the best video that has helped me understand the difference. Thank you! I get it now, finally.
@carolhedberg2341 1 year ago

I just took a zoom class on l'imparfait vs passe compose I didn't understand. Now, after watching your video, it is very clear. Merci!!
@vedhikav5139 3 years ago

Merci Dylane!!!!!! You have helped me so much to excel in french I have my exams and I was searching for a video to learn a concept and I came across your video and I like it a lot and I immediately subscribed and liked your videos Thank you so much again
@peterkrause1842 2 years ago

Your duration graph made it very clear. Thank-you.
@leslieyoder8280 4 months ago

Wow, you explained this so clearly. I now understand the difference and why and how they are both used in the same sentence. Merci 🎉🎉!
@belle8511 1 year ago

Merci beaucoup! My teacher been trying to teach us this for a week, but I still didn't get it, and I finally get it after watching your videos!
@jatinscreation1215 1 year ago

Ultimate guide. Merci beaucoup
@frankfletes 21 days ago

Love her lessons.😇
@ishantsingh5076 1 year ago

J'ai des promlèms en cette topique. Merci pour votre efforts 😀