LEÇON 3 / Advanced
LE PASSÉ RÉCENT
The recent past tense is used to describe an action that took place in the very recent past (e.g., I just ate).
The formation of the recent past is simple:
1. Start with the present tense of “venir.”
2. Add the preposition “de.”
3. End with an infinitive.
EXAMPLES
Nous venons de voir un film nul.
We have just seen a lousy film.
Pierre et Angélie viennent de manger du chocolat.
Pierre and Angélie just ate some chocolate.
