Mnemonic devices for French

Parlez vous? N'oublier pas! Grammar devices to help you with your francais

Au dessus or au dessous?

  Mnemonic Device: If in the air you see a bus, it must be “au dessus.” If on the ground you see a mouse, it must be “au dessous.” Explanation: To
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DR. & MRS. VANDERTRAMPP

  Mnemonic Device: DR. & MRS. VANDERTRAMPP Explanation: to remember which verbs in French take “être” as an auxiliary. They are almost always used with “être” (be) unless there is
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Some Pigs Fly, In Canada, Purposefully Calling Pork

  Mnemonic Device: Some Pigs Fly, In Canada, Purposefully Calling Pork Explanation: to remember the order for “si” sentences Si + Present + Futur + Imparfait + Conditionnel + Plus-que
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