Usually the past participle does not change when conjugated with AVOIR but if there is a preceding direct object then the participle has to agree. e. g Les lettres que j'ai reç ues. ExplanationLes lettre = feminine + plural precede the verb, therefore, past participle also has to feminie + plural. Past historicThe Past Historic is a past tense used for recounting past events, usually in novels and stores. Therefore you only need to recognise it, not use it yourself. If you read a French novel as part of your A2 course or for coursework, you will soon get used to it. For example Past Historic Infinitive Il/elle fut Ê TRE to be Il/elle eut AVOIR to have Il/elle alla ALLER to go Il/elle fit FAIRE to do/ make Il/elle reç ut RECEVOIR to receive Il/elle finit FINIR to finish