Passé Composé vs. Imparfait: The Ultimate Guide to French Past Tenses
If you’ve ever frozen mid-sentence in French wondering whether to say “j’ai mangé” or “je mangeais,” you’re not alone. The battle between passé composé and imparfait is one of the most common stumbling blocks for French learners at every level. The good news? Once you understand the logic behind each tense, the confusion disappears for good.