The passé simple is the literary equivalent of the passé composé, used only in formal French writing and speech. Although you will probably never need to actually use the passé simple, it is important and easy to recognize it. Take a look at this lesson for passé simple conjugations of regular and irregular verbs.
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Learn simple verb conjugations, see similarly conjugated verbs, and learn more with links to related lessons for the French verb songer.
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Whether you love attending film festivals like le Festival de Cannes (which runs from 16 to 27 May this year), watching movies, or just reading reviews, you'll want to learn some French vocabulary related to movies.
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