Donc si vous avez prévu de voyager

Susan S.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Just wondering why the passé composé is used in this phrase. Thanks for your response.

Asked 2 years ago

Jim J.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

Hi Susan,

As I see it -- if a trip is planned, this is an action that takes place before the event of the trip.

So it is a completed task.

This is why I believe that the passé composé is appropriate.

Hope this helps.

Jim

Like02 years ago

Frank C.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

I made the same mistake in talking to a native speaker this week and he explained the use of the passé composé exactly as Jim suggested.

Like02 years ago

CécileNative French expert teacher in Kwiziq

Hi Susan,

Just to add to what Jim said we have added 'si vous prévoyez' as both the présent and the passé composé are possible in French.

Like12 years ago

Just wondering why the passé composé is used in this phrase. Thanks for your response.

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