#71: 9 Uses of PASSER You Didn’t Learn in French Class (AVOIR or ÊTRE?)

The French verb PASSER doesn’t just mean “to pass.” In fact, it has so many meanings that it can completely change depending on context, and that’s exactly why it confuses intermediate learners.In this episode, you’ll learn 9 essential uses of PASSER, with clear examples and simple explanations (in French). Then we tackle the big grammar question: When does PASSER take AVOIR vs ÊTRE in the passé composé?If you’ve ever hesitated before saying j’ai passé or je suis passé, this episode will make it finally click.The most common meanings of PASSER in everyday FrenchHow the meaning changes depending on contextA simple way to know when to use AVOIR or ÊTRE in the past tenseTes prochaines étapes: 1️⃣ Check your understanding of the 9 meanings of passer with the English translations in the transcript.2️⃣ Say one example out loud using être and one using avoir in the passé composé.3️⃣ Share this episode with a fellow French learner - chances are they aren't learning this in class!