I don't understand the choice of "allait" vs "va" in the sentence "Isabelle allait aussi tenter sa chance à Paris", as translating "is going" feels like "va."
Allait = Is going?
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Drew B.Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor
Allait = Is going?
This question relates to:French writing exercise "My post-university plans"
Asked 5 years ago
Yes, I agree, but we've had this argument before...
https://progress.lawlessfrench.com/questions/view/le-futur-vs-l-imparfait
Drew B. asked:
Allait = Is going?
I don't understand the choice of "allait" vs "va" in the sentence "Isabelle allait aussi tenter sa chance à Paris", as translating "is going" feels like "va."
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