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What is when translated from English to French?

"When" in English can be translated to several different words in French depending on the context:

As a conjunction:

* Quand: This is the most common translation and means "when" in the sense of time.

* Example: "When will you arrive?" --> "Quand arriveras-tu ?"

* Lorsque: This is a more formal synonym for "quand."

* Example: "When I was younger, I loved to play outside." --> "Lorsque j'étais plus jeune, j'adorais jouer dehors."

As an interrogative adverb:

* Quand: This is used to ask about time.

* Example: "When did you leave?" --> "Quand es-tu parti ?"

Other uses:

* Si: This can be used to mean "when" in a conditional sentence.

* Example: "When you are ready, we can leave." --> "Si tu es prêt, on peut partir."

* Dès que: This means "as soon as."

* Example: "When you get home, call me." --> "Dès que tu rentres chez toi, appelle-moi."

To translate "when" accurately, you need to consider the context of the sentence.

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