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An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb (e.g., très, gentiment).

When will Maria visit us? - Probably in December.Quand Maria viendra-t-elle nous rendre visite ? - Probablement en décembre.

b. à quelle heure (specific time)

When does the concert start?À quelle heure commence le concert ?

A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., elle, lui).

pronoun

2. (relative)

a. où

I'll always remember the moment when everything changed.Je me souviendrai toujours du moment où tout a changé.

A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses (e.g., et, ou).

conjunction

3. (used to express simultaneity)

a. quand

I was sleeping when Corey got home.Je dormais quand Corey est rentré à la maison.

4. (used to express a habit or an indeterminate time)

a. quand

When Jost is tired, he can be a bit short-tempered.Quand Jost est fatigué, il peut être un peu colérique.

b. lorsque

When the stars are shining, Lena likes to sit outside.Lorsque les étoiles brillent, Lena aime s'asseoir dehors.

5. (whereas)

a. alors que

Why is your brother playing basketball when he said he hurt his ankle?Pourquoi ton frère joue-t-il au basket alors qu'il a dit qu'il s'était blessé à la cheville ?

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