Mastery of gender/preposition combinations prevents 83% of common errors (RFI, 2022). French time expressions require strict adherence to grammatical gender rules. Misusing "le" vs "la" can completely change meaning. Proper preposition use ("en" vs "dans") marks advanced proficiency.
All days are masculine in French despite ending with "-di". This affects articles and prepositions.
"Le lundi est difficile"
Literal: "The Monday is hard"
Error Alert: Never "la lundi"
| Passé Composé | Imparfait |
|---|---|
| "J'ai mangé à 8h" (specific) | "Je mangeais quand..." (ongoing) |
Examiners prioritize proper question formation - practice all 3 forms daily