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I'll be back

Is there a reason "he'll be back" is translated once as "il sera de retour" and once as "il sera revenu"? Or are they simply alternatives?

This question relates to:French writing exercise "A professional phone call"

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Bonjour Adrian,

Yes, they are both alternatives here.

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I'll be back

Is there a reason "he'll be back" is translated once as "il sera de retour" and once as "il sera revenu"? Or are they simply alternatives?

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