Past Continuous
Simple Past or Past Continuous?
Première situation:(exemples inspirés du site anglaisfacile.com)
Yesterday, Lisa and Luke played tennis. Celui qui parle
They began at 3.00 p.m
They finished at 5.00 p.m
--> So, at 4.00, they were playing tennis. --> Prétérit + Ving
Deuxième situation :
Lisa and Luke were playing tennis ( = they were in the middle of their game. )
4.15 : Jim arrived ! --> Prétérit simple
CONCLUSION:
Le Prétérit simple rapporte un événement alors que le Prétérit + Ving s'intéresse aux circonstances de l'action
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