tandis que

tandis que
A conjunction phrase is a group of words that connects words, phrases, or clauses (e.g., parce que, dès que).
conjunction phrase
a. while
Margaux lisait un livre tandis que Vanessa jouait du piano.Margaux was reading a book while Vanessa was playing the piano.
b. as
Je faisais la vaisselle tandis que Victor passait l'aspirateur.I was doing the dishes as Victor vacuumed.
Examples
Random Word
Roll the dice and learn a new word now!
Why use the FrenchDictionary.com dictionary?

THE BEST FRENCH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Get More than a Translation

Get examples and pronunciations for millions of French words, English words, French phrases, and English phrases.

WRITTEN BY EXPERTS

Translate with Confidence

Access millions of accurate translations written by a team of experienced English-to-French and French-to-English translators.

FRENCH AND ENGLISH EXAMPLE SENTENCES

Learn by Example

Browse thousands of French-English example sentences throughout our dictionary.

CONNECT TO THE FRENCH-SPEAKING WORLD

Express Yourself in French

Browse nuanced French-to-English and English-to-French translations and find the word you’re looking for.
Word of the Day
high tide