alors que
A conjunction phrase is a group of words that connects words, phrases, or clauses (e.g., parce que, dès que).
conjunction phrase
a. even though
Catherine n’arrêtait pas de rire alors qu’il n’y avait rien de drôle.Catherine couldn't stop laughing, even though there was nothing funny.
b. while
Ma sœur est arrivée avec deux heures de retard alors que tous les autres invités étaient à l’heure.My sister arrived two hours late, while all the other guests were on time.
c. whereas
Sandrine aime la plage alors que Mohamed préfère la montagne.Sandrine loves the beach, whereas Mohamed prefers the mountains.
d. when
Pourquoi tu travailles alors que tu es en vacances ?Why are you working when you're on vacation?
2.
A word or phrase that is seldom used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another time (e.g., cat, groovy).
(old-fashioned)
(used to express simultaneity)
a. while
Marion lisait un livre alors que le chat dormait.Marion was reading a book while the cat was sleeping.
b. when
Le temps s’est gâté alors que nous étions sur le chemin du retour.The weather turned bad when we were on our way home.
c. as
Les enfants sont sortis jouer alors que les adultes faisaient la sieste.The children went outside to play as the adults took a nap.
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