alors

alors
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb (e.g., très, gentiment).
adverb
a. so
Il n'y a rien dans le frigo, alors je vais faire les courses après le boulot.There's nothing in the fridge, so I'm going to go grocery shopping after work.
b. then
Si tes amis ne veulent pas venir, alors partons sans eux.If your friends don't want to come, then let's go without them.
c. in that case
J’ai vécu au Japon pendant 10 ans. - Alors tu dois savoir parler japonais !I lived in Japan for 10 years. - In that case, you must be able to speak Japanese!
a. then
Oscar n’avait pas beaucoup parlé de son enfance jusqu'alors.Oscar had not talked much about his childhood until then.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Allez !).
interjection
a. so
Alors, on peut commencer ?So, should we start?
b. well
J'ai rendu ma dissertation aujourd'hui ! - Alors, qu'est-ce que la prof en a dit ?I handed in my essay today! - Well, what did the teacher say about it?
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