once in a while

once in a while
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. de temps en temps
I drink coffee once in a while, but not too much because then I can't sleep.Je bois du café de temps en temps, mais pas trop, sinon je n'arrive plus à dormir.
b. de temps à autre
We like to eat out once in a while.Nous aimons bien manger au restaurant de temps à autre.
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