1. Which French tense is primarily used to describe habitual actions or general truths in the present?
2. What is the main function of the passé composé in French?
3. In French, which tense or mood is typically used to express doubt, wishes, or necessity, and is often introduced by 'que'?
Present tense — role?
Expresses current facts, habits
Imparfait — function?
Describes past states, ongoing actions
Passé simple — usage?
Narrative, brief past actions, mainly written
Présent — usage?
Actions now, truths, habits.
Imparfait — usage?
Past, ongoing or descriptive actions.
Passé simple — context?
Literary, brief past actions.
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