soudain
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. sudden
La vague de froid a provoqué une chute soudaine des températures.The cold snap caused a sudden temperature drop.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb (e.g., très, gentiment).
adverb
a. suddenly
Soudain, le chat jaillit de derrière le canapé.Suddenly, the cat leapt out from behind the couch.
b. all of a sudden
Nous discutions tranquillement quand, soudain, Kelly s’est mise à pleurer.We were chatting calmly when, all of a sudden, Kelly started to cry.
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