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Exercices amusants sur le prétérit : simple et BE + ing

Le prétérit BE+ING est un temps verbal complexe en anglais... Show more

# Le prétérit BE+ING:

Un temps bien difficile à manipuler, qui cause beaucoup de problèmes aux francophones, car il entre en concurrence
av

Le prétérit BE+ING : Un temps verbal complexe

Le prétérit BE+ING est un temps verbal en anglais qui pose souvent des difficultés aux francophones. Il se distingue du prétérit simple par son utilisation spécifique pour exprimer des actions en cours dans le passé.

Définition: Le prétérit BE+ING exprime une action en progression dans le passé, souvent interrompue par une autre action.

La structure de ce temps se compose de l'auxiliaire BE conjugué au prétérit was/werewas/were, suivi de la base verbale à laquelle on ajoute le suffixe -ING.

Exemple: "Were they playing football when you saw them yesterday?" Cette phrase illustre parfaitement l'utilisation du prétérit BE+ING pour décrire une action en cours (jouer au football) au moment où une autre action s'est produite (les voir).

Pour répondre à cette question, on peut utiliser la forme affirmative ou la forme négative du prétérit BE+ING:

Highlight:

  • Réponse affirmative : "Yes, they were playing football when I saw them yesterday." ou simplement "Yes, they were."
  • Réponse négative : "No, they weren't playing football when I saw them yesterday." ou "No, they weren't."

Il est important de noter la différence entre le prétérit simple et le prétérit BE+ING. Alors que le premier exprime une action passée, datée, terminée et généralement courte, le second met l'accent sur la progression ou la continuité de l'action dans le passé.

Vocabulaire:

  • Prétérit simple : temps du passé exprimant une action achevée
  • Prétérit BE+ING : temps du passé exprimant une action en cours ou progressive

La maîtrise de ces deux formes de prétérit est essentielle pour exprimer avec précision les nuances temporelles en anglais, notamment lors de la description d'événements passés ou dans la narration.



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Where can I download the Knowunity app?

You can download the app in the Google Play Store and in the Apple App Store.

Is Knowunity really free of charge?

That's right! Enjoy free access to study content, connect with fellow students, and get instant help – all at your fingertips.

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Stefan S

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This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.

Samantha Klich

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Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.

Anna

iOS user

I think it’s very much worth it and you’ll end up using it a lot once you get the hang of it and even after looking at others notes you can still ask your Artificial intelligence buddy the question and ask to simplify it if you still don’t get it!!! In the end I think it’s worth it 😊👍 ⚠️Also DID I MENTION ITS FREEE YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY FOR ANYTHING AND STILL GET YOUR GRADES IN PERFECTLY❗️❗️⚠️

Thomas R

iOS user

Knowunity is the BEST app I’ve used in a minute. This is not an ai review or anything this is genuinely coming from a 7th grade student (I know 2011 im young) but dude this app is a 10/10 i have maintained a 3.8 gpa and have plenty of time for gaming. I love it and my mom is just happy I got good grades

Brad T

Android user

Not only did it help me find the answer but it also showed me alternative ways to solve it. I was horrible in math and science but now I have an a in both subjects. Thanks for the help🤍🤍

David K

iOS user

The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!

Sudenaz Ocak

Android user

In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.

Greenlight Bonnie

Android user

I found this app a couple years ago and it has only gotten better since then. I really love it because it can help with written questions and photo questions. Also, it can find study guides that other people have made as well as flashcard sets and practice tests. The free version is also amazing for students who might not be able to afford it. Would 100% recommend

Aubrey

iOS user

Best app if you're in Highschool or Junior high. I have been using this app for 2 school years and it's the best, it's good if you don't have anyone to help you with school work.😋🩷🎀

Marco B

iOS user

THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE Knowunity AI. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮

Elisha

iOS user

This app is phenomenal down to the correct info and the various topics you can study! I greatly recommend it for people who struggle with procrastination and those who need homework help. It has been perfectly accurate for world 1 history as far as I’ve seen! Geometry too!

Paul T

iOS user

The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.

Stefan S

iOS user

This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.

Samantha Klich

Android user

Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.

Anna

iOS user

I think it’s very much worth it and you’ll end up using it a lot once you get the hang of it and even after looking at others notes you can still ask your Artificial intelligence buddy the question and ask to simplify it if you still don’t get it!!! In the end I think it’s worth it 😊👍 ⚠️Also DID I MENTION ITS FREEE YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY FOR ANYTHING AND STILL GET YOUR GRADES IN PERFECTLY❗️❗️⚠️

Thomas R

iOS user

Knowunity is the BEST app I’ve used in a minute. This is not an ai review or anything this is genuinely coming from a 7th grade student (I know 2011 im young) but dude this app is a 10/10 i have maintained a 3.8 gpa and have plenty of time for gaming. I love it and my mom is just happy I got good grades

Brad T

Android user

Not only did it help me find the answer but it also showed me alternative ways to solve it. I was horrible in math and science but now I have an a in both subjects. Thanks for the help🤍🤍

David K

iOS user

The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!

Sudenaz Ocak

Android user

In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.

Greenlight Bonnie

Android user

I found this app a couple years ago and it has only gotten better since then. I really love it because it can help with written questions and photo questions. Also, it can find study guides that other people have made as well as flashcard sets and practice tests. The free version is also amazing for students who might not be able to afford it. Would 100% recommend

Aubrey

iOS user

Best app if you're in Highschool or Junior high. I have been using this app for 2 school years and it's the best, it's good if you don't have anyone to help you with school work.😋🩷🎀

Marco B

iOS user

THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE Knowunity AI. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮

Elisha

iOS user

This app is phenomenal down to the correct info and the various topics you can study! I greatly recommend it for people who struggle with procrastination and those who need homework help. It has been perfectly accurate for world 1 history as far as I’ve seen! Geometry too!

Paul T

iOS user

 

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Updated Mar 15, 2026

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Exercices amusants sur le prétérit : simple et BE + ing

Le prétérit BE+ING est un temps verbal complexe en anglais qui exprime une action en cours dans le passé. Il se distingue du prétérit simple par sa capacité à décrire des actions progressives ou interrompues.

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# Le prétérit BE+ING:

Un temps bien difficile à manipuler, qui cause beaucoup de problèmes aux francophones, car il entre en concurrence
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Le prétérit BE+ING : Un temps verbal complexe

Le prétérit BE+ING est un temps verbal en anglais qui pose souvent des difficultés aux francophones. Il se distingue du prétérit simple par son utilisation spécifique pour exprimer des actions en cours dans le passé.

Définition: Le prétérit BE+ING exprime une action en progression dans le passé, souvent interrompue par une autre action.

La structure de ce temps se compose de l'auxiliaire BE conjugué au prétérit was/werewas/were, suivi de la base verbale à laquelle on ajoute le suffixe -ING.

Exemple: "Were they playing football when you saw them yesterday?" Cette phrase illustre parfaitement l'utilisation du prétérit BE+ING pour décrire une action en cours (jouer au football) au moment où une autre action s'est produite (les voir).

Pour répondre à cette question, on peut utiliser la forme affirmative ou la forme négative du prétérit BE+ING:

Highlight:

  • Réponse affirmative : "Yes, they were playing football when I saw them yesterday." ou simplement "Yes, they were."
  • Réponse négative : "No, they weren't playing football when I saw them yesterday." ou "No, they weren't."

Il est important de noter la différence entre le prétérit simple et le prétérit BE+ING. Alors que le premier exprime une action passée, datée, terminée et généralement courte, le second met l'accent sur la progression ou la continuité de l'action dans le passé.

Vocabulaire:

  • Prétérit simple : temps du passé exprimant une action achevée
  • Prétérit BE+ING : temps du passé exprimant une action en cours ou progressive

La maîtrise de ces deux formes de prétérit est essentielle pour exprimer avec précision les nuances temporelles en anglais, notamment lors de la description d'événements passés ou dans la narration.

We thought you’d never ask...

What is the Knowunity AI companion?

Our AI companion is specifically built for the needs of students. Based on the millions of content pieces we have on the platform we can provide truly meaningful and relevant answers to students. But its not only about answers, the companion is even more about guiding students through their daily learning challenges, with personalised study plans, quizzes or content pieces in the chat and 100% personalisation based on the students skills and developments.

Where can I download the Knowunity app?

You can download the app in the Google Play Store and in the Apple App Store.

Is Knowunity really free of charge?

That's right! Enjoy free access to study content, connect with fellow students, and get instant help – all at your fingertips.

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This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.

Samantha Klich

Android user

Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.

Anna

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I think it’s very much worth it and you’ll end up using it a lot once you get the hang of it and even after looking at others notes you can still ask your Artificial intelligence buddy the question and ask to simplify it if you still don’t get it!!! In the end I think it’s worth it 😊👍 ⚠️Also DID I MENTION ITS FREEE YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY FOR ANYTHING AND STILL GET YOUR GRADES IN PERFECTLY❗️❗️⚠️

Thomas R

iOS user

Knowunity is the BEST app I’ve used in a minute. This is not an ai review or anything this is genuinely coming from a 7th grade student (I know 2011 im young) but dude this app is a 10/10 i have maintained a 3.8 gpa and have plenty of time for gaming. I love it and my mom is just happy I got good grades

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Not only did it help me find the answer but it also showed me alternative ways to solve it. I was horrible in math and science but now I have an a in both subjects. Thanks for the help🤍🤍

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David K

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Sudenaz Ocak

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Greenlight Bonnie

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