D'ailleurs
Example: D'ailleurs, je vais au marché cet après-midi.
Definition
"D'ailleurs" is a French adverb used to introduce additional information or to emphasize a statement, often translated as 'besides,' 'moreover,' or 'by the way.' It helps connect ideas by providing extra context or justification, as in 'D'ailleurs, je vais au marché cet après-midi.'
Etymology
The word "D'ailleurs" comes from the combination of 'de,' meaning 'from,' and 'ailleurs,' meaning 'elsewhere.' Originally, it literally meant 'from elsewhere,' but over time it evolved to serve as a discourse marker adding supplementary or reinforcing information in conversation.
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