à la fois

à la fois
An adverb phrase is a group of words used to describe a verb, an adjective, or another adverb (e.g., de plus en plus).
adverb phrase
a. at a time
Veuillez entrer une personne à la fois.Please enter one person at a time.
b. at once
Ne parlez pas tous à la fois ! Je ne comprends rien !Don't talk all at once! I can't understand anything!
c. both
Ce film est à la fois drôle et émouvant.This film is both funny and moving.
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