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What is when translated from English to French?

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

1. As a question word:

* Quand: This is the most common translation for "when" as a question word.

* Example: "When are you coming?" translates to "Quand viens-tu ?"

2. As a conjunction:

* Quand: This is used when "when" introduces a subordinate clause.

* Example: "I will call you when I arrive." translates to "Je t'appellerai quand j'arriverai."

3. As an adverb:

* Quand: This is used to indicate time.

* Example: "He arrived when I was leaving." translates to "Il est arrivé quand je partais."

4. As a phrase:

* À quel moment: This is used in more formal contexts.

* Example: "At what moment did you see him?" translates to "À quel moment l'avez-vous vu ?"

Note: The specific translation of "when" will depend on the context of the sentence.

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