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être (to be), avoir (to have) in the perfect tense follow the
same rules as others:
être
| English |
French |
| I have been |
j'ai été |
| you have been |
tu as été |
| he/she has been |
il/elle a été |
| we have been |
nous avons été |
| you have been |
vous avez été |
| they have been |
ils ont été |
Example
- J'ai été surprise de te revoir.

I've been surprised to see you again.
avoir
| English |
French |
| I have had |
J'ai eu |
| you have had |
tu as eu |
| he/she has had |
il/elle a eu |
| we have had |
nous avons eu |
| you have had |
vous avez eu |
| they have had |
ils/elles ont eu |
Example
- Ils ont eu des problèmes.

They've had some troubles.
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