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translation of an extract?

Hi, I'm currently reading La Guerre sans nom and I was wondering if anyone could help me with this extract? excuse the lack of accents: 1)…

Started by Peter En in French Grammar

11 Mar 24, 2013
Reply by George Hunt

Il en a laissé prendre à ses enfants

The rule for this construction says that with "faire" and sometimes also with "laisser," the subject of the verb that follows can be preced…

Started by alan gould in French Grammar

4 Mar 23, 2013
Reply by Chantal Savignat

Any mistakes?

Hi guys,   Was just wondering if anyone could correct my work?   Many thanks, I'll attach it.  

Started by Frank Lampard in Translation Help

2 Mar 22, 2013
Reply by Frank Lampard

Pronunciation of "Yys"

How do locals pronounce Yys, as in Les Corvées-les-Yys, Eure-et-Loir?

Started by Jean Dervin in French Grammar

7 Mar 22, 2013
Reply by Chantal Savignat

les abords

I know “banlieu” is used for suburbs of a city.  Is “les abords” used to mean “the outskirts, the surroundings” of a town or would people u…

Started by alan gould in French Grammar

2 Mar 20, 2013
Reply by alan gould

The use of "envie"

Bonjour! Having come in contact with the word "envie" during a session of french class, I wish to ask. Comparing the word "like" in English…

Started by Enendu Ifeanyi in French Grammar

1 Mar 19, 2013
Reply by Yannick

an exception to using l'imparfait

I just came across a grammar rule for the first time that states that even though you’re talking about something you did habitually in the…

Started by alan gould in French Grammar

6 Mar 19, 2013
Reply by alan gould

an exception to my last post

The next paragraph states that sometimes you need to use either "à" or "par" to be clear if you don't have the context.     "Il a fait écr…

Started by alan gould in French Grammar

0 Mar 18, 2013

French Film "I've Loved You So Long"...

Bonjour a tous!   As well as gaining a language, it is great what other surprises learning a new culture can throw at you!   I watched the…

Started by Jon Head in French culture

3 Mar 18, 2013
Reply by Chantal Savignat

se mettre en frais pour...

what does this expression mean? For example, elle s'est mise en frais pour m'aider... etc.

Started by KB Norton in French Grammar

2 Mar 18, 2013
Reply by Yannick

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