French: Describing the Past

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To describe a state or feeling in the past, like saying a meal 'was' good, we use the imperfect tense. For 'it was', we use 'était'.

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What is "Describing the Past" in French?+

To describe a state or feeling in the past, like saying a meal 'was' good, we use the imperfect tense. For 'it was', we use 'était'.

Is this grammar topic for beginners?+

This topic is at the beginner level. It is a great starting point for new learners.

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