question of proper tense

Ann H.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

question of proper tense

For translating: When she wins the race, she'll be happy, I used aura gagné because it happens first. But the correct answer was Quand elle gagnera. I figured they were trying to trick me with the "When she wins". Wouldn't it be correct to use the future perfect?
Asked 7 years ago
AurélieNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer
Bonjour Ann !

Here Le Futur Antérieur would be the equivalent of "When she's won the race", whereas "when she wins the race" expresses a simlutaneity of action, hence the use of Le Futur here.

Here is a link to our related lesson:
https://progress.lawlessfrench.com/revision/grammar/using-le-futur-anterieur-after-quand-lorsque-apres-que-une-fois-que-to-express-when-after-ive-done-in-sentences-in-future-tense

I hope that's helpful!
À bientôt !
Ron T.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor
Bonjour Ann,
Here is a link from another of Laura's sites that addresses this grammar point.
https://www.lawlessfrench.com/grammar/future-perfect/
Bonne chance,
à bientôt

question of proper tense

For translating: When she wins the race, she'll be happy, I used aura gagné because it happens first. But the correct answer was Quand elle gagnera. I figured they were trying to trick me with the "When she wins". Wouldn't it be correct to use the future perfect?

Sign in to submit your answer

Don't have an account yet? Join today

Ask a question

Find your French level for FREE

Test your French to the CEFR standard

Find your French level
Thinking...