Difference between 'did you ever' and 'have you ever'

[Slavche]

Could you please tell me what is the difference between did you ever or have you ever.

When do I use did you ever and when do I use have you ever.

Slavche

[Alan]

Hi,

The main difference between the Present Perfect and the Past Simple is the difference in definite and indefinite time. When I ask the question:

Have you ever lived in France?

I am only interested in whether you have experienced that or not and the actual time is not relevant.

When I ask:

Did you ever visit Paris when you lived in France?

I am asking a question about a definite time when you actually lived in France. And the time is relevant.

Alan
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