The Passé Composé vs. Imparfait Masterclass: Beyond the Basics for NCLC 10 Success

Introduction: The "Aspectual" Camera

If you have reached the B2 level in French, you already know the basic rules: Passé Composé is for punctual actions, and Imparfait is for descriptions and habits. However, in the high-stakes environment of the TEF or TCF Canada, these rules are often too simplistic.

To reach an NCLC 9 or 10, you must understand . Think of the as a zoom-in on an ongoing state (the "inner" view), and the as a wide-angle shot of a completed event (the "outer" view).