French Helping Verbs
Avoir vs Être
Published in
Apr 28, 2023
French has two auxiliary verbs (aka helping verbs): avoir and être. That means one or the other of these is the opening salvo in every compound verb conjugation, such as the passé composé and the futur antérieur.
The rules for when to use avoir and when you need être for these verb forms can seem a little complicated, but with study and practice (and maybe a mnemonic assist) you’ll eventually get to the point where you know which one to use instinctively.
Start by studying my lessons, then cement your knowledge with quizzes and practice exercises.
Originally published at https://lawlessfrench.substack.com.
