Preceding direct object
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Preceding direct object
Usually the past participle does not change when conjugated with AVOIR but if there is a preceding direct object then the participle has to agree. e.g Les lettres que j'ai reçues.
Explanation
Les lettre = feminine + plural precede the verb, therefore, past participle also has to feminie + plural.
The Past Historic is a past tense used for recounting past events, usually in novels and stores. Therefore you only need to recognise it, not use it yourself. If you read a French novel as part of your A2 course or for coursework, you will soon get used to it.
For example
| Past Historic | Infinitive |
| Il/elle fut | ÊTRE to be |
| Il/elle eut | AVOIR to have |
| Il/elle alla | ALLER to go |
| Il/elle fit | FAIRE to do/ make |
| Il/elle reçut | RECEVOIR to receive |
| Il/elle finit | FINIR to finish |
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