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Je venais rather than appeler?

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Je venais rather than appeler?

Why is it 'je venais'  when she is saying 'I was calling' rather than using appeler e.g. J'appelais simplement...'?

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This question relates to:French interactive reading exercise "Mon répondeur"

Listening or Seeing B2, Language & Education, Family & Relationships, Technology & Science, Reading B2

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Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

Venir aux nouvelles -- (lit.: to come to the news) to check in

The translation of the sentence in English is not literal, but it is exactly what you would say in English in this kind of situation.

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Je venais rather than appeler?

Why is it 'je venais'  when she is saying 'I was calling' rather than using appeler e.g. J'appelais simplement...'?

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