Usage examples of "When" in English with translation to French

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When did the error occur? Dans quelles circonstances le défaut est-il apparu ?
When are you going home? À quelle heure est-ce que tu vas chez toi ?
Xiaowang, when were you born? Xiaowang, en quelle année es-tu né ?
Since when you have been here? Vous êtes ici depuis combien de temps ?
Mirabelles are also delicious when pureed. Les mirabelles sont également délicieuses en compotes.
When he spoke, everyone became silent. Lorsqu'il parla, tout le monde devint silencieux.
Life begins when you are forty. La vie commence à quarante ans.
Close the door when you leave. Ferme la porte en sortant.
He hurt himself when he fell. Il se blessa lorsqu'il tomba.
They married when they were young. Ils se sont mariés lorsqu'ils étaient jeunes.
Answer at once when spoken to. Répondez immédiatement lorsqu'on s'adresse à vous.
He fled when he saw me. Il s'est enfui dès qu'il m'a aperçu.
When will it suit you to start? À quel moment le départ te conviendrait-il ?
He always cries when he is drunk. Il pleure toujours lorsqu'il est saoul.
I had already left when they arrived. J'étais déjà sorti lorsqu'ils arrivèrent.
He acquired French when he was young. Il a appris le français dans sa jeunesse.
We'll go when it quits raining. Nous irons lorsqu'il s'arrêtera de pleuvoir.
I studied English when I was there. J'ai étudié l'anglais pendant que j'y étais.
Give her this letter when she comes. Donnez-lui cette lettre lorsqu'elle arrivera.
Ring the bell when you want me. Fais sonner la cloche dès que tu me veux.
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