Avant ou il y a?

ΓΙΟΛΑΝΤΑ Μ.A2Kwiziq community member

Avant ou il y a?

Can we use instead of il y a + duration, Avant+ duration?

Asked 2 years ago
Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

Il y a -- ago
avant -- before

So, no, they are not exchangeable.

Marie S.A0Kwiziq community member

Not sure what you’re asking 

Marie S.A0Kwiziq community member

Avant- means before or in front of, doesn’t it?  I’l y a ago, or there is/ are, doesn’t it?

ΓΙΟΛΑΝΤΑ Μ. asked:

Avant ou il y a?

Can we use instead of il y a + duration, Avant+ duration?

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