Usages of lorsque
Lorsque cette soirée sera terminée, je cuisinerai un dessert délicat pour tout le monde.
When this evening is over, I will cook a delicate dessert for everyone.
Lorsque je lis un livre, je suis heureux.
When I read a book, I am happy.
Hier, j’avais déjà couru dans le gymnase lorsque tu as envoyé ton message.
Yesterday, I had already run in the gym when you sent your message.
Elle emporte toujours son appareil photo lorsqu'elle se promène au bord de la mer.
She always takes her camera when she walks by the sea.
Le client paie lorsque la facture de régularisation arrive.
The customer pays when the adjustment bill arrives.
Le client paie l’impayé lorsque la facture arrive.
The customer pays the unpaid amount when the bill arrives.
Nous relevons l’index de consommation lorsque l’auto-relevé arrive.
We record the consumption index when the self-reported reading arrives.
Le tarif change lorsque l’estimation est rectifiée.
The rate changes when the estimate is rectified.
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Every French noun is either masculine or feminine, and this affects the articles and adjectives used with it. "Le" is used with masculine nouns and "la" with feminine ones. Adjectives also change form to match — for example, "petit" (masc.) becomes "petite" (fem.).
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