Checking the tense/mood.

Paul F.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

Checking the tense/mood.

For "I won't write here all that I've done wrong", the answer uses the conditional "je n'écrirais pas ..." . Shouldn't we use the future tense in this sentence (i.e. "je n'écrirai pas ...")  ? Thanks.

Asked 2 years ago
CélineNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Bonjour Paul,

It has now been amended. Thank you for reporting this typo! 

Bonne journée !

CécileNative French expert teacher in Kwiziq

Thanks for pointing this out Paul, I have flagged it up , the future probably got lost in the won't ...

Paul F. asked:

Checking the tense/mood.

For "I won't write here all that I've done wrong", the answer uses the conditional "je n'écrirais pas ..." . Shouldn't we use the future tense in this sentence (i.e. "je n'écrirai pas ...")  ? Thanks.

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