entre-temps

USAGE NOTE
This word may also be spelled "entretemps."
entre-temps
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb (e.g., très, gentiment).
adverb
a. in the meantime
Lucie devait venir avec nous, mais elle a changé d'avis entre-temps.Lucie was supposed to come with us, but she changed her mind in the meantime.
b. in the interim
J'attendais une réponse pour mes deux dernières candidatures. Entre-temps, j'ai trouvé un travail.I was waiting to hear back on my last two applications. In the interim, I found a job.
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