Faillir How do we use the verb "faillir"? Is it always in the past form? Also, what's the difference between using "faillir" and "presque"? Thank you

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Marcelle

12 lug 2014 16:51

Risposte · 1

"Faillir" can be used in present tense as well, for example "Vous faillez à vos engagements". In past form, "faillir" can mean "almost" or "presque" as you said, but it can still keep its original meaning which is equivalent to "failing". It depends on the context.

12 luglio 2014

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