passé composé

Once you've mastered the simple present, continue onto the passé composé (past tense).
Une fois que vous aurez maîtrisé le présent de l'indicatif, continuez avec le passé composé (un temps du passé).
Use the passé composé and the imparfait to recount the events.
Utilisez le passé composé et l' imparfait pour raconter les événements.
Make correct use of the passé composé and the imparfait in your narrative text.
Faites un usage correct du passé composé et de l' imparfait dans votre texte narratif.
Random Word
Roll the dice and learn a new word now!
Why use the FrenchDictionary.com dictionary?

THE BEST FRENCH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Get More than a Translation

Get examples and pronunciations for millions of French words, English words, French phrases, and English phrases.

WRITTEN BY EXPERTS

Translate with Confidence

Access millions of accurate translations written by a team of experienced English-to-French and French-to-English translators.

FRENCH AND ENGLISH EXAMPLE SENTENCES

Learn by Example

Browse thousands of French-English example sentences throughout our dictionary.

CONNECT TO THE FRENCH-SPEAKING WORLD

Express Yourself in French

Browse nuanced French-to-English and English-to-French translations and find the word you’re looking for.
Word of the Day
to pour