Why is retourner not accepted?

Natasha R.B2Kwiziq community member

In "Si je pouvais remonter le temps", wouldn't "Si je pouvais retourner dans le temps" also be OK?

Asked 10 months ago

CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hi Natasha,

The answer is no but you could say 'revenir en arrière' which is given as an alternative.

Bonne Continuation !

Like210 months ago

In "Si je pouvais remonter le temps", wouldn't "Si je pouvais retourner dans le temps" also be OK?

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