Adding Detail & Nuance in Conversation

Use the 'imparfait' tense to describe settings, ongoing states, and habitual actions in the past.

Distinguish between 'passé composé' and 'imparfait' to structure a past narrative.

Use relative pronouns (qui, que, dont, où) to connect ideas and form complex sentences.

Express obligation and necessity using 'devoir' and 'il faut que' + subjunctive.

Express ability and possibility using 'pouvoir' and 'être capable de'.

Use discourse markers (alors, donc, en fait) to structure speech and sound more natural.

Express cause and consequence using 'parce que', 'car', and 'donc'.