/pɥi/

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Translation

then, afterwards, and then

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Word origin

From Latin postea ('afterwards'), or by some accounts from Vulgar Latin postius, from post ('after'). The sense of 'then, next' comes from this temporal root.

Origin
Latin
Root
postea
English cognates
post, posterior

Examples

, .

He had his coffee, then left without saying a word to anyone.

, , .

We start with the starter, then the main course, and finally the dessert.

, ?

And then, what do you want to do with your life after these studies?

, .

I'm having a shower, then I'm going out shopping.

, .

She finished the report, then she switched off the computer.

est un adverbe de succession chronologique très courant dans les récits. Il marque une étape suivante dans une séquence d'actions. Synonymes partiels : ensuite (then, next - légèrement plus formel), après (after, afterwards), et après (and then, informel).

Et puis (and then, and also, and besides) a une valeur additive : et puis, il y a autre chose que je voulais te dire. Et puis quoi encore ? (and what next?, give me a break!) exprime l'indignation ou le refus d'une demande excessive. Puis vient du latin post (after) et partage l'origine étymologique de après dans certaines constructions.

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This word is taught in chapter 5, lesson 6: puis, elles, aujourd'hui and 7 more words.