French past tenses - Imparfait or passé composé ?

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  • Imparfait or passé composé - How to know for sure when to use the imparfait or the passe compose.
    In this French lesson, I am teaching you when to use the French imperfect and the French passe compose.I am going through the main differences between the passe compose and the imparfait. You will know for sure when to use the imparfait and the passé composé.I also created some exercises on those two French past tenses that you can access just by clicking the link down below.
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  • @harrisonkl
    @harrisonkl 4 года назад +135

    My school district is using these videos to teach us french as we shift to online courses. Thanks for putting out a good quality teaching video

    • @MyFrenchStory
      @MyFrenchStory  4 года назад +36

      OMG really !! I am school material ahah love it. I am glad I can help you learn French 💕

    • @dilftracker
      @dilftracker 3 года назад +2

      same my teacher showed us this vid

    • @alenaavm7159
      @alenaavm7159 7 месяцев назад

      That's fantastic but you should get credit😀🙏

  • @stephaniejoulin2088
    @stephaniejoulin2088 4 года назад +13

    You are the best french teacher on youtube! I always find it disappointing when you don't have a video for a topic I am looking for at the moment. You have such great energy and you make me think i'm having fun learning. lol! Please keep doing more french videos! You are awesome!!!

  • @nlarralde
    @nlarralde 3 года назад +9

    the way you used the timeline and plotting the discrete events vs. ongoing actions makes so much sense. Thank you!

  • @sei444
    @sei444 4 года назад +59

    thank you so much! i have a French exam, wish me good luck! 💜

  • @benjaminhair5830
    @benjaminhair5830 Год назад +2

    mais franchement Pearl vous êtes trop forte ! je suis ravi d'avoir fait la découverte de votre chaîne car là, grâce à vous, mes élèves ont un appui de plus quand ils désespèrent face aux difficultés d'apprentissage de la langue française. merci !!! (je les encourage, bien entendu, de vous soutenir, hein... s'abonner, se procurer des matériaux de votre site, etc...)

  • @johnmacward
    @johnmacward 3 года назад +1

    Tellement genial ! Merci pour cette belle video... je sais très bien que je trouverai un cas qui se met un peu entre les deux mais ça couvre 95% des cas et l'entrainement est maintenant important.

  • @florencefomuso4415
    @florencefomuso4415 4 года назад +3

    Awesome! I will use a lot of your videos with my students and I will let you know how they help. Thanks again for making them.

  • @nourgamer1098
    @nourgamer1098 3 года назад

    I can tell you that you are the best French teacher Ive ever seen. You make learning fun.

  • @duro3666
    @duro3666 3 года назад

    Thanks so much. Our teacher made us learn like 20 different rules in total and youve made it so much more clear. I can actually do this time correctly now.

  • @sizanekarki730
    @sizanekarki730 4 года назад

    Pearl ur such a good teacher. I am really loving ur videos. U have such a charming personality n have lots of positive vibes. Ur really passing positive energy to us for learning french. Thanks alot!!

  • @GavStaR79
    @GavStaR79 3 года назад +1

    Bonjour madame ! T'explique ces concepts complex très claire. Ton method d'apprentissage me sert bien. Merci infiniment !

  • @Tillchan
    @Tillchan Год назад

    Very clear and easy to understand. Merci, Pearl!

  • @jenn5455
    @jenn5455 4 года назад

    I've watched a lot of videos explaining this grammar but your video is the only one that made me understand.. Thank you so much!!

  • @adrianaelliott4340
    @adrianaelliott4340 Год назад +3

    Fantastic video 👍. You're so good at teaching French 🇫🇷 in a fun way 😀

  • @aahanaajmera350
    @aahanaajmera350 3 года назад

    This video was so helpful Pearl! Merci beaucoup😍

  • @bbbthai
    @bbbthai Год назад +1

    love your tips! especially Ryan part 😂

  • @joysaleh5935
    @joysaleh5935 3 года назад +1

    thank you so much! i have a french test tmr and I had no idea how to be 100% sure of the differentiation!

  • @kevinreid2720
    @kevinreid2720 3 года назад

    This is so clear - thank you!

  • @joycevargas2494
    @joycevargas2494 Год назад

    Your videos are so helpful THANK YOU!

  • @robertmattress7826
    @robertmattress7826 3 года назад

    Thank you because we are right here in my class on passé composé and imparfait... really helpful to me.

  • @rnuray2016
    @rnuray2016 3 года назад

    MERCI BEAUCOUP, j'adore ces vidéos, elles m'aident beaucoup. Continuez à faire du bon travail, je suis en 6ème et j'ai VRAiMENT du mal avec la conjugaison. Vous êtes un saint envoyé du ciel pour m'aider.

  • @polinakavunenko5118
    @polinakavunenko5118 3 года назад

    thank you so much! your videos always help me before my french tests 💗💗

  • @adelinaxu842
    @adelinaxu842 4 года назад +7

    Merci beaucoup! Tres bon explications!

  • @shahrzad-bu9io
    @shahrzad-bu9io 5 лет назад +7

    the teacher asked about the diference and i answerd acording to your video and agot a big BRAVO!se plz keep up the good job!love u

    • @MyFrenchStory
      @MyFrenchStory  5 лет назад +1

      Oh I am so happy you were able to impress your French teacher! Oui oui oui I will continue posting more videos. If you have any suggestions please let me know 😊

  • @alketazhuli84
    @alketazhuli84 3 года назад

    Thank you soooo much! You are the best!💕

  • @lisidanataliamenjivarvilla61
    @lisidanataliamenjivarvilla61 4 года назад

    I understood everything what you explained. Merci beacoup.

  • @leoncharles8668
    @leoncharles8668 2 года назад

    Merci Pearl

  • @fjstar
    @fjstar Год назад

    Such a great explanation

  • @ZoeZ.U.
    @ZoeZ.U. 5 месяцев назад

    This vedio helped soo much, thanks!

  • @maxihopfner3636
    @maxihopfner3636 3 года назад

    thank you so so much i'm from germany and i really understood everything what you told us now i know when to use which past thanks. :)

  • @aliayong8214
    @aliayong8214 4 года назад

    Thank you so so much I really enjoyed this

  • @haya8255
    @haya8255 3 года назад

    merci!!! sooooo help ful :)

  • @rileywinters4540
    @rileywinters4540 2 года назад

    thank you soo much! I also got confused and this helped me a lot. I have and test soon so thank you for your help!

  • @pedrodosanjos2122
    @pedrodosanjos2122 3 года назад

    16 June of 2021 and I can't believe that I have never watched this incredible woman before 😭 such a great class

  • @armineghojoyan5279
    @armineghojoyan5279 4 года назад

    Thank you! very helpful video! great humor too! :)

  • @aminachaudhry2162
    @aminachaudhry2162 3 года назад

    Thank you sooo soooo much I have an exam tomorrow and I was sooo confused by these two past forms❤ ur video is amazing thank you very much! Love from Germany❤🥰

  • @sh.a7
    @sh.a7 4 года назад +1

    Thank you so much it’s so clear now and easy to understand

    • @MyFrenchStory
      @MyFrenchStory  4 года назад

      Yayyy I am happy to know that the differences are clear for you now 😊🎊

  • @muhammad5360
    @muhammad5360 Год назад +1

    Merci

  • @adf2M
    @adf2M 5 месяцев назад

    Thank you, I finally understand the difference between the two. Great examples!

  • @rosemarylavendar8607
    @rosemarylavendar8607 2 года назад

    Merci!!!

  • @manda4346
    @manda4346 2 года назад

    OMFG THANK U PEARL I GOT MY FINAL FRENCH THREE TEST TMRW AND I WAS SO CONFUSED U A FRENCH GODDESS ❤️❤️❤️💪🏼💪🏼🥳🥳🥳

  • @karenvega8573
    @karenvega8573 3 года назад

    Esta clase fue mav, maravillosa eres, explicó muy bien

  • @terraiznajem618
    @terraiznajem618 2 года назад

    Merci beaucoup

  • @putty6692
    @putty6692 4 года назад +1

    Your accent is so cute !!! And thank you so much for this video!!

  • @rysjyn1735
    @rysjyn1735 3 года назад

    THANKS!!

  • @anipalm8599
    @anipalm8599 4 года назад

    Super helpful video. Merci!

    • @MyFrenchStory
      @MyFrenchStory  4 года назад

      Salut Ani ! merci pour ce gentil commentaire 💕

  • @acanpc333
    @acanpc333 4 года назад +2

    Very well explained!! 😊 merci! I am going to show this to my French class! And thank you for speaking very clearly.

    • @acanpc333
      @acanpc333 4 года назад +2

      I'll let you know if Ryan ever interrupts me. We are both Canadian so maybe ... 🤔

    • @MyFrenchStory
      @MyFrenchStory  4 года назад +1

      😂😂😂😂 Please if he does, let me know ahaha

  • @Yun.x1
    @Yun.x1 7 месяцев назад

    It was very easy to understand!

  • @thestoryteller611
    @thestoryteller611 4 года назад

    Thanks so so much

  • @redditunreal9519
    @redditunreal9519 2 года назад

    thanks this helped a lot

  • @arijackson6339
    @arijackson6339 4 года назад +3

    This helped me a lot!!! Thankss💗💗💗

  • @bentright_through4936
    @bentright_through4936 3 года назад +1

    goshh this helped a lot ! i have a french exam tomrw so here i am rushing through all the grammar :D

  • @reemhelmy2836
    @reemhelmy2836 2 года назад

    Thank you very much now I have understood the lesson ❤️😍😍and I am from Egypt 🇪🇬🇪🇬✨✨✨

  • @godofgodsforever
    @godofgodsforever 4 года назад

    merci

  • @meriemmariana7722
    @meriemmariana7722 2 года назад

    I like your way of teaching

  • @camizd1995
    @camizd1995 3 года назад

    Ohh my ohh my, I wish I could hug you for thanks.I had to subscribe, I feel like you took me out of a pit of confusion 🥰🥰🙈
    Very clearly explained to stick in mind. Thank you for soo much

  • @jamyangnamgyal8041
    @jamyangnamgyal8041 3 года назад +1

    Merci beaucoup, je comprend Qu'est-ce que tu dit, et aussi tu es très joli 🌹😘

  • @Lucas-ff3xk
    @Lucas-ff3xk 4 года назад +27

    WOW!!!This positive energy is AMAZING!💖✨
    Thank you for helping me for my exam(im from Germany 🇩🇪🤠✌️)
    💖✨✌️

    • @MyFrenchStory
      @MyFrenchStory  4 года назад +2

      Oh Merci!! I am so happy my positive energy went all the way to you in Germany 🇩🇪😍

    • @Xeema4869
      @Xeema4869 4 года назад

      I'm also from Germany :P

  • @baxter_1232
    @baxter_1232 4 года назад +18

    Thank you so much! Literally a life saver I have been stuck on this for ages and I finally understand 💖

    • @MyFrenchStory
      @MyFrenchStory  4 года назад +1

      Yayyyy !! I am so glad you finally understand. 😉💕

    • @baxter_1232
      @baxter_1232 4 года назад

      MyFrenchStory 😁😁

  • @clairenime
    @clairenime 2 года назад

    Watching for my French exam, I hope I will remember this, thanks

  • @Sageboy13
    @Sageboy13 4 года назад +4

    You're the best!

  • @pardeepyadav834
    @pardeepyadav834 4 года назад

    Mercie pour ces

  • @Tatushka55
    @Tatushka55 4 года назад

    Helped me a lot

  • @josephineyarlott585
    @josephineyarlott585 3 года назад +3

    ohmg love this video especially the ryan gosling part lol

  • @ericsummers1230
    @ericsummers1230 4 года назад +4

    Pearl you have a wonderful accent! Je l'adore!

  • @jesthered7966
    @jesthered7966 3 года назад

    Oohh Ryan Gosling can dit bonjour to me anytime (I will remember that! :) )... Merci pour la leçon!

  • @lalima304
    @lalima304 5 лет назад +1

    Awesome

  • @sophiebrowne7038
    @sophiebrowne7038 3 года назад

    This was so helpful, thanks so much Pearl! 😘 xx

    • @elizabethgerald9892
      @elizabethgerald9892 2 года назад

      J'ai toujours de difficulté je voudrais savoir , si nous parlons dans une conversation l'imparfait de action qui passe ,

    • @elizabethgerald9892
      @elizabethgerald9892 2 года назад

      On a pa utiliser le passé composé , pasque se la même chose . J'ai douté

  • @louangesaves3481
    @louangesaves3481 2 года назад

    Tu es adorable ! J’adore Ryan Gosling aussi 😊

  • @nasimullahhabib2523
    @nasimullahhabib2523 Год назад

    It’s great Video... From Bangladesh

  • @chrisbanana8974
    @chrisbanana8974 2 года назад

    well done love cheers from australia

  • @shitaldalwadi2259
    @shitaldalwadi2259 3 года назад

    Tks alot i hv french exams tomorrow. Very greatly explained

  • @judedunne5046
    @judedunne5046 3 года назад

    This was extremely helpful

    • @judedunne5046
      @judedunne5046 3 года назад

      Or to use the imparfait c'etait tres utile et merci!!!

  • @ebonieshrestha649
    @ebonieshrestha649 3 года назад

    I have a French exam tomorrow and hopefully this video will help

  • @smokeAndMirrors74
    @smokeAndMirrors74 2 года назад

    Very, very well done. Subscribing.

  • @sqvturn
    @sqvturn 3 года назад

    Thx that helped
    I have an exam tomorrow pray for me 💥

  • @caitlinsawyer6672
    @caitlinsawyer6672 2 года назад

    merci pour ton vidéo! J'aime ton exemple avec Ryan Gosling xD

  • @clovisalves537
    @clovisalves537 Год назад

    ❤❤❤ Linda. Maravilhosa.

  • @juliacordero5468
    @juliacordero5468 3 года назад +1

    Here before my French final 🤚🏼😆

  • @eyadsherif2698
    @eyadsherif2698 3 года назад +6

    I mostly have problems with the translation idk what to do about that cuz if i know the meaning of the sentence it’s easy to use passé compose or the imparfait so idk about that 😐

  • @imraniqbal887
    @imraniqbal887 3 года назад +1

    Awesome explanation! I just learnt l’imparfait yesterday, was confused. Your video helped a lot!

  • @Stephanie-gv8rh
    @Stephanie-gv8rh 3 года назад +2

    Merci pour cette vidéo 🙏 c’est très utile! Le passé composé et l’imparfait est un peu difficile pour moi 😅 mais cette vidéo m’a beaucoup aidé 🙏🙏🙏

  • @alexbernovici4485
    @alexbernovici4485 4 года назад

    Thank you. The link for the exercises is broken by the way.

  • @svearehnn
    @svearehnn 3 года назад

    thank you so much for this!! i just went back to french class after a 3 month break and this was such a good refresher!! you’re so good at explaining

  • @divyanshi1397
    @divyanshi1397 3 года назад +1

    This vid was so much of help..this has literally helped me in my examens..merci beacoup pour cette vidéo. It has been explained really well.💝

  • @adoris864
    @adoris864 3 года назад

    Merci. I'm trying to learn French and Duolingo has been fun but it hasn't helped much with fluency.

  • @savedbytheking4867
    @savedbytheking4867 2 года назад

    For the habits, can still happen in the now and after or does it have to be ended in the past?

  • @klmcdonnell1
    @klmcdonnell1 Год назад

    All French lessons should feature Ryan Gosling😄Very memorable thank you!

  • @reptarhouse
    @reptarhouse 4 года назад

    Do mangé and mangeais sound the same?

  • @officialjoshuachristian
    @officialjoshuachristian 5 лет назад +2

    Great and valuable material @Pearl
    I just want to give you a bit of a correction with your English. It's not a trainsmash but it' worth mentioning. When you translate "Bievenue sur..." to English, you'll say "Welcome to..." and not "Welcome on..."
    thanks you 😊

    • @MyFrenchStory
      @MyFrenchStory  5 лет назад +2

      Oh thank you so much for your comment ! I will make sure that I say "Welcome to" my channel ! Merci beaucoup 😘

  • @shuhuiboon4733
    @shuhuiboon4733 3 года назад

    Bonjour, can i ask if we say 'i am fine' in passe conpose, how should we say? Isn't still same we say je vais bien??☺️☺️☺️

  • @janaeogarro
    @janaeogarro 3 года назад

    So even though "aller" is usually used with "etre" in passe compose if the action is habitual it uses imparfait? such as the example: "tous les samedis, j'allais au parc"

  • @jiyachugh5866
    @jiyachugh5866 3 года назад

    Wow!! That was really helpful, My concept got cleared with that. Could you please give some exercises link also as the one given isn't for the exercises. Thanks a lot!😊😊

  • @sunny1187
    @sunny1187 4 года назад

    Do I always have to use être and avoir in imparfait and passé composé?

    • @madhusmaran3654
      @madhusmaran3654 4 года назад

      you use être and avoir only for passé composé
      For imparfait, you use words like ___ais
      ___ait. etc

  • @ind6337
    @ind6337 2 года назад

    Um , I had a doubt . I had a sentence
    Le soir , quand il _________________ ( se promener) dans le jardin , la petite princesse , heureuse de voir son pere ________ ( courir) vers lui.
    So will it be Passe compose in the first one and the imparfait in the second one ?
    Thank you !

  • @ayushmanV
    @ayushmanV 3 года назад

    Hi , do u also offer Cost effective live zoom classes for french language learning .. if Yes I'm in

  • @TegeElleMusic
    @TegeElleMusic 4 года назад

    Cant find the exercises on your website

    • @MyFrenchStory
      @MyFrenchStory  4 года назад

      Bonjour, here is the link! my-frenchstory.com/imparfait-or-passe-compose/

  • @elFakhr
    @elFakhr 4 года назад

    ❤️❤️❤️

  • @ladym7852
    @ladym7852 3 года назад

    I cannot see the exercises on your website. :*-(

  • @kimblood-un7775
    @kimblood-un7775 4 года назад +1

    Would “When I was young I played soccer” be l’imparfait or passé composé ?

    • @Robert-cy3qx
      @Robert-cy3qx 4 года назад

      I think it would be both. When I was young= imparfait, I played soccer= passe compose

    • @MyFrenchStory
      @MyFrenchStory  4 года назад

      Use the imparfait because it is a habit in the past. “Quand j’étais jeune je jouais au football”. 😊

    • @TEYRIS01
      @TEYRIS01 4 года назад

      Quand j'était jeune, je jouais au football (factual, neutral)
      Quand j'était jeune, j'ai joué au football, moi aussi (not exactly the same meaning, some nostalgia of a far past)
      But if you describe a single day, "this 3th may 1990, i played soccer"
      Ce 3 mai 1990, j'ai joué au footbal Or
      Ce 3 mai 1990, je jouai au footbal (passé simple, more literary, mostly only written today, but there are exception)
      A la fin de la journée, j'avais joué pendant 3 heures (plus que parfait)
      La pluie tomba après que j'eus joué tout l'après midi (passé antérieur)
      Il fallait que j'aie joué pour avoir droit à une médaille (subjonctif passé)
      Qu'il jouât bien ce jour là (subjonctif imparfait, very literary)
      Qu'il eût joué ou non je m'en moquais (subjonctif plus que parfait (literary)
      J'aurais joué plus longtemps sans la pluie (conditionnel passé première forme)
      J'eusse joué jusqu'à la première goutte, si javais su (conditionnel passé deuxième forme, very, very literary)
      Aujourd’hui, ayons joué avant que la pluie tombe (imparatif passé, very rare and literary)