Back to School Sale Save 20% on Premium annual »

LewisC1Kwiziq community member

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 question relates to:French lesson "Forming inverted questions in Le Présent with il, elle, on"
Asked 3 years ago
Like0Answer2
Share
ChrisC1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

Yes, both translations would be correct. The choice depends on context.

-- Chris. (not a native speaker).

Like03 years ago
Share
AurélieKwiziq team memberCorrect answer

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

https://kwiziq.learnfrenchwithalexa.com/revision/grammar/le-present-usage-where-present-tense-is-used-in-english-current-actions-habits-situations

Bonne journée !

Like03 years ago
Share
Lewis asked:View original

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?

Sign in to submit your answer

Don't have an account yet? Join today

« i have a doubt. which is ''tu as faim''. question or sentence. because you are using in same way.The pronounciation »
Ask a question

Find your French level for FREE

Test your French to the CEFR standard

Find your French level
Getting that for you now...