Commencer (to start/begin) in 5 Main French Tenses

This video tutorial explains the conjugation of the French verb 'C' in five different tenses: present, past, imperfect, future, and conditional. It covers the use of the cedilla in certain forms and provides examples for each tense, highlighting the differences in spelling and pronunciation. The tutorial also discusses the auxiliary verb 'avoir' used in past tense conjugation.

What is the primary function of the cedilla in the present tense conjugation of 'C'?

• To change the pronunciation of 'C' before certain vowels

• To indicate a silent letter

• To add emphasis to the verb

• To indicate a past action

Which auxiliary verb is used in forming the past tense (Pasic composer) of 'C'?

• Aller

• Avoir

• Être

• Faire

In the imperfect tense, which letters do not require a cedilla before them?

• O and U

• U and A

• E and I

• A and O

What is the key difference in the formation of the future simple and conditional tenses?

• The use of past participle in the conditional tense

• The use of different auxiliary verbs

• The addition of imperfect endings in the conditional tense

• The presence of a cedilla in the future tense

How is the verb 'C' kept in the future simple tense?

• By adding a cedilla

• By changing the verb stem

• By keeping the verb as it is and adding future endings

• By using the past participle

Which tense uses the same endings as the verb 'avoir'?

• Present tense

• Past tense

• Imperfect tense

• Future simple tense

In the conditional tense, what is added to the verb 'C'?

• Past participle endings

• Present endings

• Imperfect endings

• Future endings