Imparfait vs Passé Composé: French Past Tenses Explained
Understand the difference between imparfait and passé composé through examples and practice.
The imparfait and passé composé do different jobs when you talk about the past in French. This video helps you listen for that difference and see how the tenses work together.
Practice as you watch
- Pause after each example and identify which past tense you hear.
- Notice whether the sentence describes background, a habit, or a completed event.
- Write three connected sentences about a past day using both tenses.
Use this video for focused practice, then revisit the section you found most useful. You can also watch it on YouTube.
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