Practice French Passe compose

Use auxiliary (avoir/etre) + past participle for completed actions. Use this page as a quick refresher before starting practice in the app.

Example verb: parler (to speak)

  • Group: 1
  • Model: régulier
  • Level: A1
  • Stem: parl
  • Past participle: parlé

Common endings or structure

  • j ai + participe passe
  • elle est + participe passe

Examples

  • J ai parle avec le professeur.
  • Elle est allee a Paris.

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FAQ

How do I form passe compose?

Use present tense auxiliary (avoir or etre) plus past participle.

Which verbs use etre in passe compose?

Mostly movement and reflexive verbs use etre.

Do past participles agree in passe compose?

With etre, agreement is required; with avoir, agreement depends on object placement.