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    Simultaneous actions

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    Two actions performed by the same subject at the same time, which the present participle after en is excellent for describing.
    AQA · Verbs
    Using 'en' with the present participle can express 'while' or 'by' doing something, as in en écoutant.
    AQA · Verbs

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