French word

dorénavant

Pronunciation

IPA/doʁenavɑ̃/

Meaning

  • adverbfrom now on

Example

Dorénavant, je ferai plus attention.

From now on, I will be more careful.

Illustration for dorénavant (from now on)

More examples

Dorénavant, je paierai mes factures en ligne.

From now on, I'll pay my bills online.

Core concept

A line drawn at the present moment, with every continuing action placed beyond it.

Common phrases

  • dorénavant je

    from now on, I ___

  • dorénavant on

    from now on, we ___

Similar words

à partir de maintenant: Starting now, something begins or changes from this point onward.
maintenant: At this moment or immediately, something takes place.
désormais: From this point onward, a situation or practice will continue.

Definition in French

Marque un changement durable à partir du moment présent.

Word origin

Dorénavant is a shortened form of the older phrase d'ores en avant, whose parts combine to mean from the present onward.

Usage tips

  • Dorénavant sounds somewhat formal, while à partir de maintenant is a more conversational alternative.

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