What does alors que in French mean?
What is the meaning of the word alors que in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use alors que in French.
The word alors que in French means while, when, even though, whereas, then, and then. To learn more, please see the details below.
Meaning of the word alors que
while, whenlocution conjonction (pendant que) (conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.") Le facteur est arrivé alors que nous étions à table. The postman arrived while we were eating. |
even thoughlocution conjonction (en dépit du fait que) (conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.") Ce lycéen a eu son bac alors qu'il n'avait pas révisé grand-chose. That student passed his A levels, even though he hadn't revised much. |
whereaslocution conjonction (tandis que, à l'opposé) (conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.") Ma sœur est petite alors que je suis grande. My sister is short, whereas I am tall. |
then, and thenlocution conjonction (alors) (conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.") |
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