Language
French
Level
A2
Unit
Verbes et temps verbaux
Practice types
0

What this grammar point covers

A 'quand' clause shows when something happens.

When to use it

Use 'quand' clauses to talk about the time or situation when something happens.

Key forms

  • Quand + sujet + verbe, proposition principale
  • Proposition principale + quand + sujet + verbe
  • Présent après « quand » pour parler du futur

Examples

Quand je rentre à la maison, je dîne.

English: When I get home, I eat dinner.

J'appelle mon ami quand je finis le travail.

English: I call my friend when I finish work.

Quand il pleut, nous restons à l'intérieur.

English: When it rains, we stay inside.

Elle sourit quand elle voit son chien.

English: She smiles when she sees her dog.

Tips

  • The 'quand' clause can be at the beginning or end of the sentence.
  • Use a comma if the 'quand' clause comes first.
  • Use the present tense after 'quand' even for future events.

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