Time order

lorsque

FormalB1

What follows

lorsque + a clause in the indicative

See the subjunctive entry →

Function

Time order

Meaning

Places in time, in writing: the written quand.

Position and punctuation

at the start of the sentence · a comma after

Example

Lorsque le dossier sera complet, vous recevrez une confirmation.

When the file is complete, you will receive a confirmation.

In the DELF

the B1 letter · the B2 essay

The trap

After lorsque, the FUTURE really takes the future tense, where English keeps a present. A frequent interference mistake.

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Same function