Par ailleurs
Example: Par ailleurs, il faut aussi penser à la sécurité des enfants.
Definition
"Par ailleurs" is a French adverbial phrase used to introduce additional information or another point related to the topic at hand. It can be translated as "besides," "moreover," or "furthermore," and it often appears in formal or written contexts to link ideas smoothly.
Etymology
The phrase "par ailleurs" comes from the French words "par," meaning "by" or "through," and "ailleurs," meaning "elsewhere." Originally, it indicated something happening or existing elsewhere, but over time it evolved into a discourse marker used to add supplementary information or a different perspective.
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