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    Complex sentences

    What Complex sentences means in French GCSE, as defined for AQA.

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    Using en with the present participle adds fluency and complexity to sentences, which is excellent for describing two simultaneous actions.
    AQA · Verbs
    Construct complex sentences using 'si' clauses, where the imperfect is followed by the conditional.
    AQA · Verbs

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