Practice in Context | Present Perfect and Present Perfect Continuous - Anglais Seconde

Present Perfect Simple : I have finished my report. (action achevée)

Present Perfect Continuous : I have been working on this project for 3 hours. (action en cours)

Present Perfect Simple : She has completed her homework. (résultat)

Present Perfect Continuous : She has been studying French for 2 years. (durée continue)

Present Perfect Simple : We have visited Paris twice. (nombre de fois)

Present Perfect Continuous : We have been traveling for 2 weeks. (durée du voyage)

Candidat : I have worked in marketing for 5 years. I have been managing social media campaigns since 2019.

Recruteur : That's impressive. Have you completed any certifications in digital marketing?

Manager : The team has delivered the project on time. They have been collaborating effectively for the past 6 months.

Équipe : We have been working hard to meet the deadline. We have completed all objectives.

Responsable : Have you finished the quarterly reports? How long have you been preparing them?

Collaborateur : Yes, I have submitted them. I have been preparing them for the last 2 weeks.

Élève 1 : Have you finished the history project? I have been researching for 3 days.

Élève 2 : Yes, I have completed it. I have been working on it since last week.

Professeur : Have you prepared for the test? How long have you been studying?

Élève : Yes, I have reviewed all chapters. I have been studying for 2 hours every day this week.

Élève : During my internship, I have gained valuable experience. I have been assisting the team since June.

Superviseur : You have made significant progress. You have been very dedicated to your tasks.

Mère : Have you done your chores? I have been waiting for 2 hours.

Enfant : Yes, I have finished them. I have been cleaning my room since this morning.

Père : Have you packed your bags? How long have you been preparing?

Enfant : Almost done. I have been packing for 30 minutes.

Grand-mère : We have lived in this house for 30 years. I have been taking care of this garden since 1994.

Enfant : That's amazing! Have you planted all these flowers yourself?

• How long have you been feeling : question sur la durée → present perfect continuous
• I have had a headache : résultat actuel → present perfect simple
• I have taken medicine : action achevée avec résultat → present perfect simple
• Have you seen : question sur un résultat → present perfect simple
• I have been working : action en cours avec durée → present perfect continuous
• I haven't been sleeping : action continue négative → present perfect continuous

• have spent : action achevée avec résultat actuel
• have visited : liste d'actions achevées
• has lived : action commencée dans le passé et continue (for 5 years)
• have shown/learned : actions achevées pendant le séjour
• practiced/spoke/attended : actions passées spécifiques (while I was there)
• have returned : action récente avec impact présent
• think : action habituelle (still)

• Simple → Continuous : Accent sur la durée du processus
• Continuous → Simple : Accent sur le résultat achevé
• Verbes d'état : Généralement pas en continuous (ex: live, know)
• Verbes d'action : Peuvent être utilisés aux deux temps

Present Perfect Simple : I have experienced chest pain. (symptôme spécifique)

Present Perfect Continuous : I have been experiencing fatigue for 2 weeks. (durée continue des symptômes)

Present Perfect Simple : The patient has recovered completely. (résultat)

Present Perfect Continuous : The patient has been receiving treatment for 3 months. (durée du traitement)

Present Perfect Simple : She has quit smoking. (résultat)

Present Perfect Continuous : She has been exercising regularly. (habitude continue)

Present Perfect Simple : I have visited 10 countries. (nombre d'expériences)

Present Perfect Continuous : I have been traveling for 3 months. (durée du voyage)

Present Perfect Simple : We have booked our flights. (résultat)

Present Perfect Continuous : We have been planning this trip for 6 months. (durée de la préparation)

Present Perfect Simple : They have climbed Mont Blanc. (expérience accomplie)

Present Perfect Continuous : They have been hiking in the mountains. (activité en cours)

Present Perfect Simple : I have sent 50 emails today. (nombre d'actions)

Present Perfect Continuous : I have been chatting with friends for 2 hours. (durée de l'action)

Present Perfect Simple : She has downloaded the new app. (résultat)

Present Perfect Continuous : She has been using this software for 6 months. (durée d'utilisation)

Present Perfect Simple : They have launched a new feature. (résultat)

Present Perfect Continuous : They have been developing this system since 2020. (durée du développement)

Erreur : I have been finishing my homework when the phone rang.

Correct : I was finishing my homework when the phone rang.

Le présent perfect continuous ne s'utilise pas avec des actions interrompues par un événement ponctuel.

Erreur : I have been knowing him for 5 years.

Correct : I have known him for 5 years.

Les verbes d'état comme know, love, like, have (possession) ne s'utilisent pas en continuous.

Erreur : I have been living here since 5 years.

Correct : I have been living here for 5 years ou I have lived here since 2019.

Since est suivi d'un point de départ, for est suivi d'une durée.

• Pour exprimer une action achevée dans le passé avec un résultat actuel
• Pour parler d'expériences passées sans préciser quand
• Avec des indicateurs : ever, never, already, yet, just, recently
• Exemples : I have finished my work. Have you seen this movie?

• Pour exprimer une action en cours dans le passé avec une durée
• Pour montrer que l'action continue jusqu'au présent
• Avec des indicateurs : for, since, how long, all morning/day/week
• Exemples : I have been working for 3 hours. How long have you been studying?

• Verbes de perception : know, understand, believe, think (opinion), see (perception), hear
• Verbes émotionnels : love, like, hate, want, need
• Verbes de possession : have (possession), own, possess, belong