<P> Passé composé "Je suis arrivé ." ("I have arrived ." I have come to town . I may have just arrived .) </P> <P> Passé simple "J'arrivai ." ("I arrived ." I came to town, but it is possible that I am not still here .) </P> <P> The difference (regarding written language) is subtle . The passé simple is divorced from the present and has definitely been completed, while the passé composé is still connected to the present and may even still be happening . </P> <P> Many students of French are surprised to find that even books for elementary - aged French children are written using the passé simple, even though it is only taught to learners of French in advanced classes . The passé simple is most often formed by dropping the last two letters off the infinitive form of the verb and adding the appropriate ending . </P>

What is the difference between passe compose and passe simple
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