What does lors in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word lors in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use lors in French.

The word lors in French means during, since then, ever since, ever since then, since that, since then, consequently, subsequently, the moment, from the moment, even if, for the moment, for the time being. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word lors

during

(au moment de)

(preposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours.")
Il a rencontré sa fiancée lors de son séjour à Paris.
He met his fiancee while staying in Paris (or: while he was staying in Paris).

since then, ever since, ever since then

locution adverbiale (soutenu (à partir de ce moment-là)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Il s'est fait peur en moto il y a deux ans et depuis lors il n'a jamais reconduit.
He had a scare on a motorbike two years ago and ever since then he has not driven again.

since that, since then

locution conjonction (à partir de ce moment)

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")
Dès lors, il n'a jamais refait cette erreur.
I've never made that mistake since.

consequently, subsequently

locution conjonction (en conséquence)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Il a démissionné. Dès lors, il ne siégera plus au conseil d'administration.
He has resigned; consequently, he no longer chairs the management board.

the moment, from the moment

locution conjonction (à partir du moment où)

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")
Dès lors que le scandale a éclaté, le ministre a remis sa démission.
As soon as the scandal broke, the minister handed in his resignation.

even if

locution adverbiale (même si)

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")
Pierre viendra vous voir cette fin de semaine lors même que vous ne le souhaiteriez pas.

for the moment, for the time being

locution adverbiale (pour le moment)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Pour lors, nous ne pouvons en dire plus.

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