French Conversation · Level 20
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French word
alors
Pronunciation
IPA/alɔʁ/
Meaning
- adverbso
Example
Il a étudié, alors il a réussi.
He studied, so he passed.
More examples
Bon, alors on y va ?
Well then, shall we go?
Core concept
A link between a previous fact and a conclusion, or between one speaker's turn and the next.
Common phrases
bon alors
well then
alors là
in that case
Similar words
donc: Shows the natural result or conclusion drawn from a reason.
du coup: Shows a result or consequence in casual speech.
Definition in French
S'utilise pour indiquer une conséquence, une conclusion ou pour relancer une prise de parole dans une conversation.
Word origin
The adverb alors comes from medieval 'a lors', a phrase meaning 'at that time' that later fused and gained consecutive and conversational uses.
Usage tips
- Used alone as 'Alors?', the word prompts a response and often means that the speaker is waiting for the next point.
Other meanings
- thenadverb
- at that timeadverb