English–French
“while” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/tɑ̃di/
Example
Je lis un livre, tandis qu'il écoute la radio.
I am reading a book while he is listening to the radio.
How to say “while” in French
“While” in French is tandis.
A split screen shows one activity set against or running alongside another.
Example sentences with tandis
Elle prépare le dîner tandis que les enfants font leurs devoirs.
She gets dinner ready while the children do their homework.
Tips for using tandis
- When the intended meaning is simple simultaneous duration, pendant que is often more natural, while tandis que readily signals contrast.