🇫🇷 How to say

“when” in French

quand
Illustration of "when" in a French cultural setting
A young woman checking her watch, looking at a train timetable on a station platform. She glances up at the arrival board, her expression questioning as she waits for the departure time.

Usage note

Use 'quand' to ask about time, events, or schedules; it's a common and polite question word in both formal and casual situations.

Examples

  • Quand arrives-tu ?

    When do you arrive?

  • Quand est ton anniversaire ?

    When is your birthday?

  • Quand part le train ?

    When does the train leave?

Quick check

What does "quand" mean?

  • A. when
  • B. I am
  • C. there
  • D. where

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