French GCSE

le conditionnel

What le conditionnel means in French GCSE, as defined for AQA.

Definition of le conditionnel

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A tense used when speakers suggest solutions to poverty, for example il faudrait, meaning it would be necessary.

AQA · Theme 2: Local, national, international and global areas of - Topic 3: Global issues (study guide)

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Theme 2: Local, national, international and global areas of - Topic 3: Global issues (AQA GCSE)

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