Nous allions

Liz H.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Seems to me that « were going every summer » and « used to go every summer » are pretty much the same thing. My translator for nous allions agreed. What’s the difference and how does one say « were going? » Merci !

This question relates to:French lesson "Expressing past habits or repeated actions with the imperfect tense in French (L'Imparfait)"

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Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

Yes, I would agree. Did you find an example where these two are translated differently?

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John L.A2Kwiziq community member

The difference would appear to be in the English, not in the French. What was the context?

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ken g.B1Kwiziq community member

Used to go does not equate were going every summer.They are not the same

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Liz H. asked:

Nous allions

Seems to me that « were going every summer » and « used to go every summer » are pretty much the same thing. My translator for nous allions agreed. What’s the difference and how does one say « were going? » Merci !

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