Mon mari nous rejoindra après s'être rasé

Jennifer C.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Mon mari nous rejoindra après s'être rasé

In this example the husband's action has not happened yet but is envisaged. So although the lesson notes talk about this construct referring to past actions, is that correct?
Asked 7 years ago
AurélieNative French expert teacher in Kwiziq
Bonjour Jennifer ! Yes, this sentence is correct: think of it as the action of "se raser" will be in the past of the moment we're referring to here (i.e. nous rejoindre). "Après" is always followed by actions that took place before the action of the main clause of the sentence :) I hope that's helpful! À bientôt !
Jennifer C.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor
Thank you. It is very helpful

Mon mari nous rejoindra après s'être rasé

In this example the husband's action has not happened yet but is envisaged. So although the lesson notes talk about this construct referring to past actions, is that correct?

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