While
Exemple : While waiting
Definition
"While" is a conjunction used to indicate that two actions or events happen simultaneously or during the same period of time, as in the phrase "While waiting," meaning during the time spent waiting.
Étymologie
The word "while" originates from Old English 'hwīl,' meaning a period of time. It has Germanic roots related to the concept of a stretch or interval of time. Did you know? The word's function as a conjunction evolved from its original noun form, emphasizing duration.
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"While" figure dans la liste Vocaplus "Anglais - Général - (Mixte) - partie 1", qui contient 20 mots fréquemment utilisés.
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