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I forgot or I have forgotten

fran
User since 2014
Posts: 18

6 Nov. 2017

Help! I never know when to use this:
I forgot my password! or I have forgotten my password;

I have heard that it was a question of TIME, the action is finished or not.
Well, well, well, I understand nothing,
PLEASE, explain !
Ge

2 comments

  • User since 2014
    Posts: 18

    6 Nov. 2017

    Help! I never know when to use this:
    I forgot my password! or I have forgotten my password;

    I have heard that it was a question of TIME, the action is finished or not.
    Well, well, well, I understand nothing,
    PLEASE, explain !
    Ge
  • User
    Posts: 4

    6 March 2018

    yes, it is a question of TIME.

    I forgot my password = today, last week, last year/century perhaps...

    I have forgotten my password =suggests more recently, including today or in a near time period.

    Assez subtil!
    n.b. I've forgotten....is the more usual way to say it.

    In reality, either expression would work with a sympathetic speaker/listener...of which there are many!

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