French GCSE
Imparfait
What Imparfait means in French GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Imparfait
A past tense used to describe ongoing actions, habits, or states of being in the past.
Topics that use Imparfait
- Holidays (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Accord (Agreement)
- Futur proche
- Passé composé
- Verbes Pronominaux (Reflexive Verbs)
- Connecteur Logique (Connective)
Using Imparfait in the exam
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