Grammar tips

Question 1

When is Leur used

Answer 1

It is used before a verb

Question 2

When is leurs used

Answer 2

It is used before a plural noun

Question 3

When is nouvel used?

Answer 3

Before a vowel or a silent “H” (nouvel appartement; nouvel hôtel)

Question 4

When is “neuf” or “neuve” used

Answer 4

When something is in brand-new, in mint-condition (des meubles neuf, une voiture neuve)

Question 5

What’s the difference between “faire confiance à” and “avoir confiance en” ?

Answer 5

Faire confiance à is to actively place trust in someone. Avoir confiance en is to generally trust someone. E.g., your friend is doing something for you, you might say “Je fais confiance à Jim.”

Question 6

When to use “des autres”

Answer 6

It means “the others” - referring to a specific or known group. “ E.g., - Elle préfère travailler seule plutôt qu’avec des autres (dans le bureau).

Question 7

When to use “d’autres”

Answer 7

Use it when referring to an unspecified or indefinite group of others. E.g., J’ai d’autres idées.

Question 8

What’s the difference between rapide et vite et rapidement ?

Answer 8

Rapide = adj., fast (Une voiture rapide)
Vite/rapidement= adv., fast (Il court vite/rapidement)

Question 9

Nothing (rien) and no one (personne) always use a “ne” afterward. There is no pas.

Answer 9

Personne ne manger / Rien ne le déranger