Après
Example: Nous irons au parc après le déjeuner.
Definition
"Après" is a French preposition and adverb meaning 'after' in English. It indicates that something happens subsequent to another event in time or sequence, as in the phrase 'Nous irons au parc après le déjeuner,' meaning 'We will go to the park after lunch.'
Etymology
The French word "après" derives from the Latin word 'après' or 'post,' meaning 'after.' It evolved in Old French as a preposition and adverb to express time or order following an event. Did you know? "Après" is related to the English word 'after,' both sharing the same Indo-European roots.
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"Après" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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