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Chris
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18/11/17
Yes, both translations would be correct. The choice depends on context.
-- Chris. (not a native speaker).
Aurélie
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19/11/17
Bonjour Lewis !
You can also look at our related lessons:
https://kwiziq.learnfrenchwithalexa.com/revision/grammar/le-present-usage-where-present-continuous-is-used-in-english-ongoing-current-actions
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Lewis
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17 November 2017
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Achète-t-il des pâtes? Just to be sure, the translation could be equally, "Does he buy pasta?" and "Is he buying pasta?", is that correct?
This relates to:
Forming inverted questions in Le Présent with il, elle, on -