tout à coup

tout à coup
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. suddenly
Tarik marchait tranquillement, quand tout à coup, il se mit à courir.Tarik was walking calmly when, suddenly, he started running.
b. all of a sudden
Tout à coup, l'eau devint noir comme de l'encre.All of a sudden, the water turned ink black.
c. all at once
Daniela regardait les étoiles, quand tout à coup, le ciel s'éclaira.Daniela was watching the stars when, all at once, the sky lit up.
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