when and how do you use: depuis quand ?
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Richard R.Kwiziq community member
when and how do you use: depuis quand ?
This question relates to:French lesson "Depuis que + [conjugated verb] = (Ever) since + [conjugated verb] in French"
Asked 7 years ago
Ron T. Kwiziq Q&A super contributor
Strictly speaking: depuis quand = since when; depuis combien de temps = how long. However, in everyday speech, it would not be uncommon to hear the following dialog:
— Depuis quand es-tu au chômage ?
— Oh, ça doit faire deux mois.
AurélieKwiziq Head of French, Native French Teacher
Bonjour Richard !
As Ron said, "depuis quand" means "since when" (specific starting time), whereas "depuis combien de temps" would be "For how long" (duration).
Bonne journée !
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