Unit 180 Guidebook: discuss a trip to Paris, use the past tense
KEY PHRASES
Discuss a trip to Paris
Depuis
qu'
il
a
visité
Paris
, il
ne
parle
que
de
ça
.
Ever since he visited Paris, he has only talked about that.
Il
est
utile
de
savoir
parler
français
à
Paris
.
It is useful to know how to speak French in Paris.
Il
est
normal
de
voir
des
gens
sur
des
trottinettes
.
It's normal to see people on scooters.
Il
est
important
de
visiter
ces
musées
parisiens
.
It's important to visit these Parisian museums.
Madame
,
il
est
interdit
de
toucher
les
œuvres
.
Ma'am, it is forbidden to touch the works of art.
Depuis
qu'
il
est
rentré
de
Paris
, il
veut
y
retourner
.
Ever since he came back from Paris, he has wanted to return there.
TIP
Let's talk about the past tense!
Some verbs can take either
être
or
avoir
in the past, but the meaning changes.
Elle
est
montée sur la chaise.
She got up on the chair.
Elle
a
monté le paquet.
She brought up the package.