Il neigeait quand mon fils est né.

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Il neigeait quand mon fils est né.

The son WAS born in the past? Why then use "est né" rather that "était né"?

This question relates to:French writing exercise "The birth of my son"

Freeform Writing Exercise A2

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ChrisC1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

Naître already means "to be born". In French this isn't a passive construction as it would be in English.
Je suis né en France. -- I was born in France.
L'amour naît d'un grand coeur. -- Love is born from a big heart.

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Il neigeait quand mon fils est né.

The son WAS born in the past? Why then use "est né" rather that "était né"?

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