The ultimate guide to the French verb aller (to go)
Aller means “to go” in English. As in English, it’s used in lots of different ways, including as part of a verb tense. Want to learn more about aller? Allons-y! How to…
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Voir: How to use and conjugate the French verb | With Audio
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