when and how do you use: depuis quand ?

Richard R.C1Kwiziq community member

when and how do you use: depuis quand ?

This question relates to:French lesson "Depuis que + [conjugated verb] = (Ever) since + [conjugated verb] in French"

Asked 7 years ago

Ron T.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

Strictly speaking: depuis quand = since when; depuis combien de temps = how long. However, in everyday speech, it would not be uncommon to hear the following dialog: — Depuis quand es-tu au chômage ? — Oh, ça doit faire deux mois.

Like17 years ago

AurélieNative French expert teacher in Kwiziq

Bonjour Richard ! As Ron said, "depuis quand" means "since when" (specific starting time), whereas "depuis combien de temps" would be "For how long" (duration). Bonne journée !

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when and how do you use: depuis quand ?

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