Can I use "will" with "when" in this type of sentences?
I know that we don't use "will" in the subordinate clause of sentences like these:
- When you make the square, you'll see a skyscraper.
- When you've done your homework, help me with making dinner.

But can I still put "will" in here, if I want to highlight that the action is recurrent?
As in,
- When you'll find something new, latch onto it, and learn it. (Or, Whenever you'll find...)

Question

Can I use "will" with "when" in this type of sentences?
I know that we don't use "will" in the subordinate clause of sentences like these:
- When you make the square, you'll see a skyscraper.
- When you've done your homework, help me with making dinner.

But can I still put "will" in here, if I want to highlight that the action is recurrent?
As in,
- When you'll find something new, latch onto it, and learn it. (Or, Whenever you'll find...)

Answer

Hi Ivan

Present simple in English implies recurrent or ongoing situations, whereas will - future simple - implies a single action.

So 'when you find something new' already implies 'every time you find something new'. You can't really use 'will' here, it won't sound very natural to a native speaker.

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