imparfait with special conditions Flashcards
what does the imparfait with si +on mean?
makes a sugestions or invites soemone to do something
what about going to france this summer?
si + on
si on allait en France cet été?
what about buying tickets?
si + on
si on achetait des billets?
what about going swimming in the lake? (si + on)
si on allait nager dans le lac?
what about paying a visit to Leo?
si on allait rendre visite à Leo?
if only we could take a vacation
si seulement on pouvait prendre des vacances
si seulement + imparfait
if only
if only she was on time
si seulement elle était à l’heure!
if only they lived closer
si seulement ils habitaient plus près!
if only you knew!
si seulement vous saviez!
si seulement tu savais!
immediate past + imparfait
to indicate an action which has just happened
eg
elle vient de téléphoner
she has just called
elle vient de téléphoner
she had just called when he walked in
elle venais de téléphoner quad il est entré
he just accepted the position
il vient d’accepter ce poste
he had jsut accepted this postiion when he was offered another one
il venait d’accepteur ce poste quand on lui en a proposé en autre
