According to the video, what is the primary use of the passé composé?

To describe specific actions in the past with a clear beginning and end.

What are the three main situations in which the imparfait is used, as explained in the video?

Habits in the past, ongoing actions in the past, and descriptions in the past.

How can you check if an action in the past is a habit, helping you decide whether to use the imparfait?

Replace the verb with 'used to' in the sentence. If it makes sense, use the imparfait.

The video describes 'ongoing actions' in the past. Explain what an ongoing action is in this context and how it often relates to the passé composé.

An ongoing action is one that occurs for a period of time and is interrupted by another action. The ongoing action is described using the imparfait, and the interrupting action is described using the passé composé.

Passé Composé Or Imparfait Lesson Plan for Grade 11th Grade

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I can choose the correct tense (passé composé or imparfait) to describe past events in French.

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The passé composé is used for specific actions in the past, like saying "L'année dernière je suis allée à Paris," indicating a specific trip to Paris.
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The imparfait is used for habits in the past; you can often replace the verb with "used to" to check if it's correct.
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The imparfait is also used for descriptions in the past, such as physical descriptions or descriptions of a state of mind.

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