Why is retourner not accepted?

Natasha R.B2Kwiziq community member

Why is retourner not accepted?

In "Si je pouvais remonter le temps", wouldn't "Si je pouvais retourner dans le temps" also be OK?
This question relates to:French writing exercise "A friend's apology"

Freeform Writing Exercise B1

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CécileKwiziq Native French TeacherCorrect answer

Hi Natasha, 

The answer is no but you could say 'revenir en arrière' which is given as an alternative.

Bonne Continuation !

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Natasha R. asked:

Why is retourner not accepted?

In "Si je pouvais remonter le temps", wouldn't "Si je pouvais retourner dans le temps" also be OK?

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