Passe-compose
How many verbs does it take to form the passé composé?
two
it was fun
c'etait amusant
pumpkin
une citrouille
candles
les bougies
The French traditions for this holiday involve exchanging gifts and Père Noël.
Noël
What is the first verb called in the passé composé?
helping verb
quand j'avais 8 ans
Yule log
la buche de Noël
cookies
les biscuits
Cette tradition inclut des oeufs en chocolats et les cloches qui vont a Rome.
Pâques
What is the second verb called in the passé composé?
past participle
I used to play soccer
Je jouais au football
a present
un cadeau
envoyer les invitations
Cette fete inclut l'amour et les chocolats.
.la Saint Valentin
What are the two choices for the helping verb in the passé composé?
avoir or être
Every summer, I used to go to the beach
Chaque ete, j'allais a la plage
the lights on the Christmas tree
les lumieres sur le sapin de Noel
a big meal
un grand repas
the midnight feast before Christmas day and New Year's day
Réveillon
I ate, I drank , I slept
-er - é
-re - u
-ir - i
We used to eat a big meal together
a feeling of belonging
un sentiment d'appartenance
partager des bons moments
The French holiday involves lots of crêpes.
Chandeleur