French GCSE
Tense contrast
What Tense contrast means in French GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Tense contrast
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Reference: AQA
The imperfect is often used alongside the perfect tense, which describes specific, completed actions.
Topics that use Tense contrast
- Verbs (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Adjectival agreement
- Advice and recommendations
- Asking and answering questions
- Auxiliary verbs
- Complex sentences
- Conjunctions
- Expressing desires and preferences
- Expressing obligation
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