Why is retourner not accepted?

Natasha R.B2Kwiziq community member

In "Si je pouvais remonter le temps", wouldn't "Si je pouvais retourner dans le temps" also be OK?

Asked 2 years ago

CécileKwiziq Native French TeacherCorrect answer

Hi Natasha,

The answer is no but you could say 'revenir en arrière' which is given as an alternative.

Bonne Continuation !

Like22 years ago

In "Si je pouvais remonter le temps", wouldn't "Si je pouvais retourner dans le temps" also be OK?

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