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Présent Parfait : 'Already' en Position Médiane

Maîtriser 'already' en position médiane aide ton anglais à être plus fluide et à exprimer la fin d'une action avec précision. C'est le secret de la fluidité, du timing natural et de la précision !
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Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds

Place 'already' between 'have/has' and your main verb to show something happened sooner than expected.

  • The 'Sandwich' Rule: Put 'already' between the auxiliary and the past participle (e.g., 'I have already eaten').
  • Use for Surprise: It emphasizes that an action is finished before the current moment or sooner than planned.
  • Avoid Negatives: We rarely use 'already' in negative sentences; use 'yet' instead (e.g., 'I haven't finished yet').
👤 + 🛠️ (have/has) + 🕒 (already) + ✅ (past participle)

Overview

As-tu déjà ressenti cette petite étincelle de fierté quand tu finis une série Netflix avant même que tes amis ne la commencent ? Ou peut-être as-tu vécu ce moment gênant où ton repas arrive dix minutes plus tôt que l'appli ne l'avait prédit ? C'est le moment parfait pour already.
C'est le mot de la langue anglaise qui dit "Je t'ai devancé". Il vit au milieu de tes phrases comme un petit trophée de rapidité. L'utiliser correctement te donne l'air efficace et organisé.
Ce n'est pas juste une question de temps ; c'est une question de dépasser les attentes. Si quelqu'un te demande si tu as besoin d'aide pour tes devoirs et que tu as fini, already est ton meilleur ami. Il transforme une déclaration ennuyeuse en un coup de maître.
Already est un adverbe que nous utilisons pour dire que quelque chose s'est passé plus tôt que prévu. Au Present Perfect, il se place généralement juste au milieu. Vois-le comme la garniture d'un sandwich grammatical.
Il se place entre have ou has et le verbe d'action principal. Nous l'utilisons surtout dans les phrases positives. Il dit à l'auditeur : "Hé, c'est fait !" Il ajoute une couche d'achèvement à ton discours.
Imagine que tu es dans un café. Ton ami propose de t'offrir un café. Tu montres ta tasse vide et dis : "I've already had one." C'est poli, clair et très naturel.
Sans already, la phrase semble un peu plate. Avec, tu as l'air d'un pro. Ne l'utilise juste pas pour te vanter d'avoir fini ta pizza en trois minutes.
C'est impressionnant, mais peut-être un peu trop pour un premier rendez-vous.

How This Grammar Works

Le placement de already est la partie la plus importante pour les apprenants B1. En anglais britannique et international standard, il appartient à la position médiane. Cela signifie qu'il suit le verbe auxiliaire (have/has) et précède le participe passé.
Pourquoi le milieu ? Parce que l'anglais adore l'équilibre. Si tu le mets tout au début, tu ressembles à un poète victorien.
Si tu le mets à la fin, cela ajoute beaucoup d'emphase (ce qui est bien, mais moins courant). Le garder au milieu permet à ta phrase de couler doucement. C'est comme le moteur d'une voiture ; tu ne le mets pas sur le toit ou dans le coffre.
Il reste là où est la puissance. Tu remarqueras que les locuteurs natifs utilisent des contractions comme I've, You've, ou She's avec already. Cela fait ressortir le mot encore plus.
I've already sonne comme une seule pensée rapide.

Formation Pattern

1
Construire cette phrase, c'est comme suivre une recette simple. Tu n'as besoin que de quatre ingrédients. Suis ces étapes pour réussir à chaque fois :
2
Start with the Subject. C'est la personne ou la chose qui fait l'action (I, You, We, They, He, She, It).
3
Add the Auxiliary Verb. Utilise have pour I/You/We/They et has pour He/She/It. La plupart des gens utilisent la forme courte (par ex., I've, He's).
4
Drop in already. C'est ton marqueur du milieu. Il reste juste ici.
5
Finish with the Past Participle. Utilise la troisième forme du verbe (par ex., seen, eaten, done, finished).
6
Modèle : Subject + have/has + already + past participle
7
Exemple : They + have + already + left the party.

Conjugation Table

Form Example Translation
--- --- ---
I have I've already posted the photo. J'ai déjà posté la photo.
You have You've already won the game. Tu as déjà gagné le jeu.
He/She/It has She's already called an Uber. Elle a déjà appelé un Uber.
We have We've already seen that movie. Nous avons déjà vu ce film.
They have They've already paid the bill. Ils ont déjà payé l'addition.

When To Use It

Utilise ce modèle quand tu veux souligner qu'une action est 100 % terminée et s'est produite tôt. Voici quelques scénarios modernes où il brille :
  • Digital Life: "I've already replied to your DM.
    Cela montre que tu ne
    ghostes" pas tes amis.
  • Streaming: "We've already binged the whole season." C'est pour quand tu n'as aucune maîtrise de toi un samedi soir.
  • Shopping: "He's already spent his whole paycheck." On est tous passés par là après des soldes Steam.
  • Travel:
    The plane has already landed.
    Parfait pour informer tes parents via WhatsApp.
  • Work/Study: "I've already sent the email to the professor." Professionnel et efficace.
En anglais américain, tu pourrais entendre les gens dire
I already did it
(Past Simple). C'est tout à fait acceptable dans une conversation décontractée. Cependant, utiliser le Present Perfect ("I've already done it") est la référence pour les examens et la communication internationale.
Il fait le pont entre l'action passée et le moment présent de "regarde, c'est fait !"

Common Mistakes

Même les meilleurs d'entre nous trébuchent parfois. Voici les pièges classiques à éviter :
  • The End-of-Sentence Slide: Les gens disent souvent,
    I have finished my work already.
    Bien que ce ne soit pas techniquement illégal, c'est utilisé pour une grosse surprise. Pour une déclaration normale, garde-le au milieu. Ne laisse pas ton already tomber du bord de la phrase.
  • Forgetting the 'Has': Dire
    She already finished
    est courant aux États-Unis, mais pour le Present Perfect, tu DOIS avoir ce has.
    She has already finished.
  • Using it in Negatives: Tu ne devrais généralement pas dire "I haven't already eaten." L'anglais utilise yet pour les négatives. "I haven't eaten yet." Already est un mot positif et joyeux. Il n'aime pas le mot not.
  • Wrong Verb Form: Ne dis pas "I've already went.
    Utilise le participe passé !
    I've already gone."

Politeness Levels

- **Casual

** "I've already done it, no worries!" (SMS à un ami).

- **Formal

**

We have already processed your application.
(Un e-mail officiel d'une université).

- **Very Formal

**

The board has already reached a consensus.
(Une réunion d'affaires).

Contrast With Similar Patterns

Les apprenants confondent souvent already, just et yet. Dissipons le brouillard :

Already vs. Just: Just signifie que c'est arrivé il y a quelques secondes ou minutes ("I've just woken up"). Already signifie que c'est arrivé plus tôt qu'on ne le pensait ("I've already eaten breakfast" — même si c'était il y a deux heures).
Already vs. Yet: Yet est pour les choses que nous attendons et va généralement à la fin des négatives et des questions (
Has he arrived yet?
). Already est pour les choses qui sont terminées.
Positioning: Already et just aiment tous les deux la position médiane. Yet est un solitaire et s'assoit à la fin.

Real Conversations

Scenario 1: At the Cinema

A

Alex

Do you want to see the new Batman movie?
S

Sam

"Actually, I've already seen it twice!"
A

Alex

"Wow, you're obsessed."

Scenario 2: Ordering Food

S

Sarah

Should we order a pizza?
T

Tom

"The app says I've already ordered one. It should be here in five minutes."
S

Sarah

You are a hero.

Progressive Practice

1

Identifie le participe passé des verbes courants (go -> gone, see -> seen).

2

Entraîne-toi à mettre already au milieu d'une phrase simple :

I have already eaten.

3

Change le sujet pour voir comment has fonctionne :

She has already eaten.

4

Essaie de l'utiliser dans une conversation aujourd'hui à propos de quelque chose que tu as fait plus tôt que prévu.

Quick FAQ

Q

Can I use already in a question?

Oui ! Utilise-le quand tu es surpris.

Have you finished already?
implique
Wow, that was fast!

Q

Is it all ready or already?

Ils sont différents ! All ready signifie que tout le monde est prêt (

We are all ready to go
). Already fait référence au temps et à l'achèvement.

Q

Does already work with the Past Perfect?

Absolument.

I had already left when he called.
Il fonctionne de la même manière — juste au milieu.

Q

Why do Americans say

I already did it
?

L'anglais américain est souvent plus direct et utilise le Past Simple pour les choses qui sont terminées, même si elles ont un résultat présent. Les deux sont compris partout !

Q

Can I put already at the start of a sentence?

C'est très rare et cela sonne généralement très dramatique ou formel. Reste au milieu pour avoir l'air naturel.

Q

What if there are two auxiliary verbs?

Mets already après le premier.

I have already been working for hours.

Present Perfect with 'Already' (Mid-Position)

Subject Auxiliary (Have/Has) Adverb Past Participle Object/Rest
I / You / We / They
have
already
finished
the work.
He / She / It
has
already
finished
the work.
I
have
already
seen
that movie.
She
has
already
called
you.
They
have
already
left
the party.
The cat
has
already
eaten
its food.

Common Contractions with 'Already'

Full Form Contracted Form Pronunciation Hint
I have already
I've already
Ahyv-already
You have already
You've already
Yoov-already
He has already
He's already
Heez-already
She has already
She's already
Sheez-already
It has already
It's already
Its-already
We have already
We've already
Weev-already
They have already
They've already
Theyv-already

Meanings

Used to express that an action has happened at an unspecified time before now, often emphasizing that it happened sooner than expected.

1

Completion earlier than expected

To signal that a task or event is finished before the listener thought it would be.

“The train has already left the station.”

“We have already seen this movie twice.”

2

Surprise in Questions

Used in questions to express surprise that something is finished so soon.

“Have you already finished that book?”

“Has he already arrived? He was supposed to be late.”

3

State of Readiness

To indicate that a state or condition has been reached before the present moment.

“The prices have already gone up this month.”

“I have already told him the news.”

Reference Table

Reference table for Présent Parfait : 'Already' en Position Médiane
Sujet Auxiliaire Adverbe Verbe Principal (PP) Exemple
I
have
already
eaten
I have already eaten breakfast.
You
have
already
seen
You have already seen this movie.
He
has
already
finished
He has already finished his homework.
She
has
already
called
She has already called her mom.
It
has
already
begun
It has already begun to rain.
We
have
already
read
We have already read that book.
They
have
already
left
They have already left for the airport.

Spectre de formalité

Formel
I have already submitted the quarterly report to the board.

I have already submitted the quarterly report to the board. (Workplace)

Neutre
I've already sent the report.

I've already sent the report. (Workplace)

Informel
I've already done it.

I've already done it. (Workplace)

Argot
Done and dusted already.

Done and dusted already. (Workplace)

Le 'sandwich' de 'Already' : Édition Present Perfect

Present Perfect + Already (Position Médiane)

Formation

  • Sujet Qui/Quoi
  • Have/Has Auxiliaire
  • Already Adverbe
  • Participe Passé Verbe Principal

Signification

  • Terminé Action faite
  • Plus tôt Plus tôt que prévu
  • Confirmé Action confirmée
  • Surprise Légère surprise

Contextes

  • Messages Discussion informelle
  • Zoom Réunions virtuelles
  • Netflix Divertissement
  • Gaming Interaction en ligne

Already vs. Yet vs. Just (Present Perfect)

Already
I have already finished. Action faite, peut-être tôt.
She has already left. Confirmation de départ.
Yet
I haven't finished yet. Action non faite, attendue.
Has she left yet? Question sur l'achèvement.
Just
I have just finished. Action terminée très récemment.
She has just left. Départ il y a quelques instants.

Dois-je utiliser 'Already' en position médiane ?

1

L'action est-elle terminée ?

YES
Passe à l'étape suivante.
NO
Non ('Yet' ou 'Still haven't' pourraient être mieux).
2

Utilises-tu le Present Perfect (have/has + PP) ?

YES
Passe à l'étape suivante.
NO
Non (Revois la formation du Present Perfect).
3

Veux-tu souligner l'achèvement, la surprise, ou que cela s'est produit avant maintenant/prévu ?

YES
Oui ! Utilise Sujet + have/has + DÉJÀ + Participe Passé.
NO
Tu peux utiliser le Present Perfect sans 'already', ou placer 'already' à la fin pour l'emphase.

Verbes courants du Present Perfect avec 'Already'

📚

Travail/Études

  • • finished
  • • submitted
  • • completed
  • • uploaded
  • • reviewed
🏠

Vie Quotidienne

  • • eaten
  • • packed
  • • cleaned
  • • called
  • • seen
✈️

Voyages/Événements

  • • booked
  • • arrived
  • • departed
  • • left
  • • bought
📱

Tech/Médias

  • • downloaded
  • • watched
  • • released
  • • updated
  • • installed
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Exemples par niveau

1

I have already eaten my lunch.

I have already eaten my lunch.

2

She has already gone home.

She has already gone home.

3

We have already seen that dog.

We have already seen that dog.

4

They have already started the game.

They have already started the game.

1

I've already finished my homework.

I've already finished my homework.

2

He's already bought the milk.

He's already bought the milk.

3

Have you already washed the car?

Have you already washed the car?

4

The bus has already left.

The bus has already left.

1

We have already discussed this issue in the meeting.

We have already discussed this issue in the meeting.

2

She has already decided which car to buy.

She has already decided which car to buy.

3

I've already sent the email you asked for.

I've already sent the email you asked for.

4

Has the movie already started? We are late!

Has the movie already started? We are late!

1

The government has already implemented the new regulations.

The government has already implemented the new regulations.

2

Scientists have already discovered several new species this year.

Scientists have already discovered several new species this year.

3

I've already told you that I cannot attend the wedding.

I've already told you that I cannot attend the wedding.

4

Have they already reached a consensus on the budget?

Have they already reached a consensus on the budget?

1

The company has already undergone significant restructuring this decade.

The company has already undergone significant restructuring this decade.

2

Critics have already hailed the novel as a modern masterpiece.

Critics have already hailed the novel as a modern masterpiece.

3

The implications of the law have already begun to surface.

The implications of the law have already begun to surface.

4

I have already addressed those concerns in my previous correspondence.

I have already addressed those concerns in my previous correspondence.

1

The paradigm shift has already fundamentally altered our understanding of physics.

The paradigm shift has already fundamentally altered our understanding of physics.

2

Societal norms have already evolved beyond what was once considered acceptable.

Societal norms have already evolved beyond what was once considered acceptable.

3

The damage to the ecosystem has already reached a tipping point.

The damage to the ecosystem has already reached a tipping point.

4

He has already demonstrated an uncanny ability to predict market fluctuations.

He has already demonstrated an uncanny ability to predict market fluctuations.

Facile à confondre

Present Perfect: Already in Mid-Position vs Already vs. All ready

They sound identical in speech but have completely different meanings.

Present Perfect: Already in Mid-Position vs Already vs. Just

Both go in the mid-position and talk about the past.

Present Perfect: Already in Mid-Position vs Already vs. Still

Both relate to time and expectations.

Erreurs courantes

✗

I already have eaten.

✓

I have already eaten.

'Already' must come after 'have'.
✗

I have eaten already my lunch.

✓

I have already eaten my lunch.

Don't put 'already' between the verb and the object.
✗

She has already went.

✓

She has already gone.

You must use the past participle (V3), not the past simple (V2).
✗

I haven't already finished.

✓

I haven't finished yet.

Use 'yet' for negative sentences.
✗

Have already you seen it?

✓

Have you already seen it?

In questions, 'already' comes after the subject.
✗

They already finished.

✓

They have already finished.

In British English, 'already' requires the Present Perfect, not the Past Simple.
✗

I'm already finished.

✓

I've already finished.

Use 'have' (Present Perfect) rather than 'am' (Present Continuous) for completed actions.
✗

I have all ready seen it.

✓

I have already seen it.

'All ready' means 'completely prepared'. 'Already' is the time adverb.
✗

He has already been seeing it.

✓

He has already seen it.

We don't usually use 'already' with the Present Perfect Continuous for completed actions.
✗

I've already did it.

✓

I've already done it.

Confusion between Past Simple 'did' and Past Participle 'done'.
✗

The results have already been being processed.

✓

The results have already been processed.

Avoid overly complex passive continuous forms with 'already' unless absolutely necessary.

Structures de phrases

I have already ___.

Has the ___ already ___?

We've already ___ the ___ you mentioned.

It seems that they have already ___ to a ___.

Real World Usage

Texting a friend constant

I've already arrived at the cafe. Where are you?

Job Interview common

I have already completed a similar project in my previous role.

Ordering Food occasional

We've already ordered our drinks, thanks.

Airport Announcements very common

Flight BA123 has already landed.

Social Media very common

I've already watched the new Spider-Man movie! No spoilers!

Doctor's Office common

I have already taken my medication this morning.

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Le placement est la clé !

Toujours te rappeler la règle du 'sandwich' : have/has + already + past participle. Cette position médiane sonne plus naturelle aux oreilles des natifs. "Always remember the 'sandwich' rule: have/has + already + past participle. This mid-position placement sounds most natural and fluent to native speakers."
⚠️

Évite la confusion avec le passé simple

Ne mélange pas 'already' en position médiane avec le prétérit (Simple Past).
I already ate lunch
ne sonne pas juste. Utilise plutôt
I have already eaten lunch
pour les contextes du Present Perfect. "Don't use already in mid-position with the Simple Past tense. 'I already ate lunch' sounds off. Stick to 'I have already eaten lunch' for Present Perfect contexts."
🎯

Exprime une légère surprise

Utiliser 'already' en position médiane peut subtilement exprimer que quelque chose est arrivé plus tôt que tu (ou l'interlocuteur) l'attendais. C'est super pour ajouter de la nuance ! "Using 'already' in mid-position can subtly convey that something happened sooner than you (or the listener) expected. It's a great way to add nuance to your conversation."
🌍

Sonne naturel en ligne

Les anglophones natifs utilisent souvent 'already' en position médiane dans les SMS, sur les réseaux sociaux et les discussions en ligne. L'intégrer rendra ta communication numérique plus authentique. "Native English speakers frequently use 'already' in mid-position in texts, social media, and casual online chats. Incorporating it will make your digital communication feel more authentic and less like a translation."

Smart Tips

Use 'I have already' to confirm tasks. It sounds much more proactive than just saying 'I did it'.

I sent the file. → I have already sent the file.

Imagine 'already' is the glue that sticks them together. It always goes in the middle.

I already have finished. → I have already finished.

Put 'already' at the end of your question and raise your voice at the end.

Have you already finished? → You've finished already?!

Think: Already = Positive (+), Yet = Negative (-).

I haven't already eaten. → I haven't eaten yet.

Prononciation

/aɪv ɔːlˈrɛdi/

Contraction Stress

When using contractions like 'I've already', the stress usually falls on the first syllable of 'already'.

/ɔːˈrɛdi/

The 'L' in Already

The 'l' is often vocalized or very soft in fast speech, sounding like 'aw-ready'.

Surprise Rise

Have you already finished? ↗

A rising intonation at the end of the question emphasizes surprise.

Mémorise-le

Moyen mnémotechnique

Remember the 'Already Sandwich': Have/Has is the bottom bread, the Past Participle is the top bread, and 'Already' is the delicious filling in the middle!

Association visuelle

Imagine a clock where the hands are moving much faster than normal. 'Already' is the word written on the clock face because everything is happening ahead of time.

Rhyme

Between the 'have' and the action done, put 'already' to show you've won!

Story

A busy chef is in the kitchen. Every time the manager asks for a dish, the chef says, 'I have already cooked it!' The manager is surprised because the chef is so fast. The 'already' always sits between the chef's hands (have) and the plate (verb).

Word Web

FinishedCompletedSoonerBeforeSurpriseEfficiencyDone

Défi

Look at your to-do list. Find three things you finished earlier than you expected today. Say them out loud using the 'I've already...' pattern.

Notes culturelles

In the US, it is very common to use 'already' with the Past Simple (e.g., 'I already ate'). While technically incorrect in traditional grammar, it is standard in casual American speech.

British speakers are much stricter about using the Present Perfect with 'already'. Using the Past Simple can sound uneducated or 'too American' to some.

Using 'already' in mid-position in emails is seen as a sign of proactivity and efficiency. It is a 'power word' in project management.

Derived from the Middle English 'al redy', which was a combination of 'al' (all/completely) and 'redi' (ready/prepared).

Amorces de conversation

“

Have you already planned your next vacation?

“

What is a movie that everyone loves but you've already seen and didn't like?

“

Have you already reached your goals for this year?

“

Has technology already changed your job beyond recognition?

Sujets d'écriture

Write about three things you have already achieved this week.
Describe a time you arrived somewhere and the event had already started. How did you feel?
Discuss a book or movie where the ending was obvious because you had already guessed it.
Reflect on how your perspective on life has already shifted since you were a teenager.

Erreurs courantes

Incorrect

Correct

Incorrect

Correct

Incorrect

Correct

Incorrect

Correct

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Test Yourself

Choisis la forme correcte pour compléter la phrase.

My sister ___ already ___ for her trip.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: has / packed
Pour 'my sister' (elle), nous utilisons 'has'. Le participe passé de 'pack' est 'packed'. La structure correcte est 'has already packed'.
Trouve et corrige l'erreur dans la phrase. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

They already have finished their homework.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: They have already finished their homework.
L'adverbe 'already' doit être placé entre l'auxiliaire 'have' et le participe passé du verbe principal 'finished'.
Remets les mots dans le bon ordre pour former une phrase. Sentence Reorder

Arrange the words in the correct order:

All words placed

Click words above to build the sentence

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: He has already watched the movie
L'ordre correct pour le Present Perfect avec 'already' en position médiane est Sujet + have/has + already + Participe Passé + Objet.

Score: /3

Exercices pratiques

8 exercises
Fill in the blank with 'already' in the correct position.

I have ___ (finish) my work.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: already finished
'Already' goes between 'have' and the past participle 'finished'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct in British English? Choix multiple

Select the correct sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I have already seen that movie.
The standard mid-position is between 'have' and 'seen'.
Find the mistake in this sentence: 'She has already went to the store.' Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

She has already went to the store.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Change 'went' to 'gone'
The Present Perfect requires the past participle 'gone', not the past simple 'went'.
Put the words in the correct order. Sentence Reorder

already / they / left / have / the / party

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: They have already left the party.
Subject + have + already + V3 + Object.
Match the sentence to its meaning. Match Pairs

Match the following:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I've already eaten = I'm not hungry.
'Already' implies completion before now.
Complete the dialogue. Dialogue Completion

A: Do you want to watch 'Inception'? B: No thanks, I ___.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: have already seen it
Standard response for something you've completed.
Is this rule true or false? True False Rule

In the Present Perfect, 'already' usually comes before 'have'.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: False
It comes AFTER 'have/has'.
Rewrite the sentence using 'already'. Sentence Transformation

I finished the book sooner than I expected.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I have already finished the book.
Using 'already' captures the 'sooner than expected' meaning.

Score: /8

Practice Bank

12 exercises
Complète la phrase avec la forme correcte du Present Perfect incluant 'already'. Texte trous

I ___ already ___ all the necessary documents.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: have / uploaded
Identifie et corrige l'erreur dans la phrase. Error Correction

The concert already started when we arrived.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: The concert has already started when we arrived.
Quelle phrase utilise correctement 'already' en position médiane avec le Present Perfect ? Choix multiple

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: They have already booked their vacation.
Traduis la phrase suivante en anglais, en utilisant 'already'. Traduction

Translate into English: 'Ella ya ha aprendido a cocinar.'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["She has already learned to cook.","She's already learned to cook."]
Démêle les mots pour former une phrase grammaticalement correcte. Sentence Reorder

Rearrange the words:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I have already sent the email
Associe les sujets avec la combinaison correcte d'auxiliaire + 'already' + participe passé. Match Pairs

Match the subjects:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: matched
Remplis les blancs pour former une phrase correcte avec 'already'. Texte trous

The guests ___ already ___ at the hotel.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: have / arrived
Corrige l'erreur de placement de 'already' ou d'utilisation du temps. Error Correction

He is already gone to the gym.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: He has already gone to the gym.
Sélectionne la phrase qui utilise correctement 'already' pour indiquer un achèvement antérieur. Choix multiple

Which sentence is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: My friends have already left for the party.
Traduis en anglais : 'Nosotros ya hemos visto esa película.' Traduction

Translate into English: 'Nosotros ya hemos visto esa película.'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["We have already seen that movie.","We've already seen that movie."]
Construis une phrase cohérente en utilisant les mots fournis. Sentence Reorder

Put the words in order:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: The store has already closed
Associe le pronom avec sa phrase correcte du Present Perfect avec 'already'. Match Pairs

Match the pronouns:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: matched

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FAQ (8)

Yes, you can, but it's more common in informal speech or when you want to emphasize surprise. For example: 'I've finished it already!'

Rarely. We usually use `yet` for negatives. Instead of 'I haven't already eaten,' we say 'I haven't eaten yet.'

`Just` means it happened a very short time ago (seconds or minutes). `Already` means it happened sooner than expected (could be hours or days ago).

American English often uses the Past Simple with 'already'. In British English, this is considered incorrect; you must use the Present Perfect: 'I have already done it.'

Yes! The rule is the same: 'I had already eaten when he arrived.' It sits between 'had' and the verb.

`Already` is an adverb of time. `All ready` means 'everyone is prepared'. Example: 'We are all ready to go.'

No, 'already' never changes. Only the auxiliary verb changes (have vs. has).

Yes, to express surprise. 'Have you already finished?' means 'Wow, that was fast!'

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In Other Languages

Spanish moderate

ya

Word order is much more flexible in Spanish.

French high

déjà

French 'déjà' can also mean 'ever' in questions, which 'already' does not.

German moderate

schon

German 'schon' is also used for emphasis in ways 'already' is not.

Japanese partial

もう (mō)

Japanese doesn't have a 'have + participle' structure, so the 'sandwich' rule doesn't apply.

Arabic low

قد (qad)

Arabic doesn't use an auxiliary verb like 'have', so 'qad' simply precedes the main verb.

Chinese moderate

已经 (yǐjīng)

Chinese verbs do not conjugate, so 'already' is the primary marker of the tense.

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