French word

désormais

Pronunciation

IPA/dezɔʁmɛ/

Meaning

  • adverbfrom now on

Example

Désormais, je ferai attention.

From now on, I will be careful.

Illustration for désormais (from now on)

More examples

Le musée est désormais fermé le lundi.

From now on, the museum is closed on Mondays.

Core concept

A boundary at the present moment opens onto a continuing path governed by a new habit or rule.

Common phrases

  • désormais disponible

    henceforth available

  • est désormais

    is from now on ___

Similar words

dorénavant: From this point forward, indicating lasting continuation.
à partir de maintenant: Effective from the present time.
maintenant: At present or shortly.

Definition in French

Indique qu'une action, une habitude ou une règle commence à partir de maintenant et se poursuit ensuite.

Word origin

Désormais developed from Old French des ore mais, an expression built around ore, meaning "now", with mais adding the sense of continuation.

Usage tips

  • Désormais is more formal than maintenant in many contexts, while à partir de maintenant gives a neutral, explicit alternative.

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