French · Question Words
quand
when
Beginneradverb
Definition
Used to ask about time or occasion.
Example
Quand arrivez-vous?
When do you arrive?
Etymology
'Quand' derives from Latin 'quando', a term used to inquire about time, which has carried through the evolution of the French language.
How & Where It’s Used
'Quand' is used in both spoken and written French, commonplace in questions and perfectly fitting for both informal and formal settings.