Time order
lorsque
FormalB1Function
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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