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Used to, would, be used to, get used to

Habitudes passées et fait d'être habitué : quatre structures à ne pas confondre.

StructureSensExemple
used to + basehabitude ou état passé qui n'existe plusI used to smoke. (je fumais avant)
would + basehabitude passée (actions seulement, style narratif)Every summer we would go to the beach.
be used to + nom / -ingêtre habitué àI'm used to getting up early.
get used to + nom / -ings'habituer àYou'll get used to the weather.

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  1. Traduis : « Avant, j'habitais à Marseille. »
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    I used to live in Marseille.
  2. Complète : I'm not used to (drive) on the left.
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    driving
  3. Traduis : « Tu vas t'y habituer. »
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    You'll get used to it.
  4. Négation de « I used to like it » ?
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    I didn't use to like it.