En même temps
Example: Je mange et regarde la télé en même temps.
Definition
"En même temps" is a French phrase meaning to do two or more actions simultaneously. It is commonly used to express that someone is performing multiple tasks at once, as in "Je mange et regarde la télé en même temps" which means eating and watching TV at the same time.
Etymology
The phrase "en même temps" comes from French, where "en" means 'in,' "même" means 'same,' and "temps" means 'time.' So, literally, it translates to 'in the same time.' This expression neatly captures the idea of simultaneous actions. Did you know? The concept of doing multiple things 'at the same time' is universal, but the French phrase "en même temps" is uniquely concise and often used in daily conversation.
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