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Alors

This is a good word for filler in conversation while you are thinking about what to say.

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alors info.

To remember the French word “alors,” associate it with scenarios that imply a consequence or a moment in time—a bit like saying “so” or “then” in English. You can think of “A” for the start (as in an action or question) and “lors” as a moment in time when something happens.

**Explanations:**
“Alors” can mean several things depending on the context:
1. It can be used to indicate a consequence or a result, similar to “so” or “therefore” in English.
2. It can suggest a point in time, like “then” or “at that time.”
3. It can be used to move a conversation along, similar to “well” or “so” in English.
4. In questions, it can convey impatience or prompt an answer, much like “so” or “well” in English.

**Other words that mean the same thing:**
1. Donc – therefore, so
2. Ainsi – thus, in this way
3. Par conséquent – consequently
4. Ensuite – then, next

**Alternate meanings like slang:**
Sometimes “alors” is used colloquially in French as a filler word, much like “um” or “well” in English. It doesn’t always have a specific meaning but can indicate the speaker is thinking or hesitating.

**Examples of sentences using “alors”:**
1. Consequence: “Il a plu, **alors** le match a été annulé.” (It rained, so the match was cancelled.)
2. Time: “Il était jeune **alors**.” (He was young then.)
3. Conversation: “**Alors**, comment ça va ?” (Well, how’s it going?)
4. Prompting: “Tu viens **alors** ?” (Are you coming then?)
5. Filler word: “**Alors**, euh, je ne suis pas sûr.” (So, uh, I’m not sure.)

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