/alɔʁ/

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Translation

so, then, well (discourse marker); at that time

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Word origin

From Old French a lores, from the preposition a (from Latin ad) plus lores ('then'), from Latin illa hora ('at that hour'). It means 'then, so'.

Origin
Latin
Root
illa hora
English cognates
hour

Examples

, ?

So, are you coming with us?

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It's raining, so I'm staying at home.

, ?

So, have you made your decision?

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He was still a student at the time, so he didn't have much money.

, - .

If you don't like this film, then choose another one.

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alors: worksheet, infographic and listicle

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This word is taught in chapter 2, lesson 9: alors, quand, son and 11 more words.