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

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

-- Chris. (not a native speaker).

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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 !

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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?

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