Were or Are?

Pauline S.A1Kwiziq community member

Were or Are?

"Au cas où vous vous demanderiez où elle est, elle est allée au marché." Sorry if this sounds a silly question, but does the above translate... in case you are wondering or were wondering?
Asked 8 years ago
LauraNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer
Bonjour Pauline,

Literally, it's "you would be wondering," which we'd never say in English. Both "you were wondering" and "you are wondering" are acceptable.
Pauline S.A1Kwiziq community member
Thanks Laura!
Pauline S. asked:

Were or Are?

"Au cas où vous vous demanderiez où elle est, elle est allée au marché." Sorry if this sounds a silly question, but does the above translate... in case you are wondering or were wondering?

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