alors
then
so, therefore
J'ai faim alors je vais manger un croissant.
I'm hungry so I'm going to eat a croissant.
French vocabulary topic
Words on the topic: Conjunctions
This topic explains the function and use of conjunctions in English. Learn how to connect thoughts and structure complex sentences with words like although, while, and since. Each conjunction is paired with a translation and real usage example.
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au lieu de
instead of
Au lieu de sortir, tu lis?
Instead of going out, are you reading?
bien que
although
even though
Est-ce qu'il fait beau aujourd'hui, bien que le vent soit fort?
Is the weather nice today, even though the wind is strong?
depuis
since
Depuis quand es-tu ici?
How long have you been here?
jusqu'à
until
Jusqu'à quelle heure ?
Until what time?
mais
but
Mais où est le chat ?
But where is the cat?
or
gold
yet, but
Or, que dis-tu ?
Now, what do you say?
parce que
because
Il court, parce qu'il est tard.
He's running because it's late.
quand
when
Quand arrives-tu ?
When are you arriving?
sauf
except
apart from
Tous les étudiants ont réussi sauf un.
All students passed except one.
si
if
As-tu des si?
Do you have any ifs?
suivant
following
next
Le témoin suivant peut entrer.
The next witness may enter.
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