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as in French

as in French is as, lorsque, quand — as means used to compare two things that are equal, alike, or happening at the same time.

as in French

as
adv
To such an extent or degree; to the same extent or degree.
lorsque
adv
To such an extent or degree; to the same extent or degree.
quand
adv
To such an extent or degree; to the same extent or degree.
alors que
adv
To such an extent or degree; to the same extent or degree.
au fur et à mesure que
adv
To such an extent or degree; to the same extent or degree.
au moment où
adv
To such an extent or degree; to the same extent or degree.
comme
adv
Considered to be, in relation to something else; in the relation (specified).
as
adv
Considered to be, in relation to something else; in the relation (specified).
en tant que
adv
Considered to be, in relation to something else; in the relation (specified).
car
adv
Considered to be, in relation to something else; in the relation (specified).
puisque
adv
Considered to be, in relation to something else; in the relation (specified).
ainsi que
adv
Considered to be, in relation to something else; in the relation (specified).
que
adv
(formal, somewhat, dated) For example; for instance. (Compare such as.)
as
adv
(formal, somewhat, dated) For example; for instance. (Compare such as.)
comme
conj
In the (same) way or manner that; to the (same) degree that.
as
conj
In the (same) way or manner that; to the (same) degree that.
quand
conj
In the (same) way or manner that; to the (same) degree that.
ainsi que
conj
In the (same) way or manner that; to the (same) degree that.
au moment où
conj
In the (same) way or manner that; to the (same) degree that.
aussi
conj
In the (same) way or manner that; to the (same) degree that.
lorsque
conj
At the same time that, during the same time when: while.
quand
conj
At the same time that, during the same time when: while.
alors que
conj
At the same time that, during the same time when: while.
au fur et à mesure que
conj
At the same time that, during the same time when: while.
au moment où
conj
At the same time that, during the same time when: while.
pendant que
conj
At the same time that, during the same time when: while.
car
conj
Being that, considering that, because, since.
puisque
conj
Being that, considering that, because, since.
comme
conj
Being that, considering that, because, since.
que
conj
(dated) Introducing a comparison with a hypothetical state (+ subjunctive, or with the verb elided): as though, as if. [to 19th century]
comme
conj
(dated) Introducing a comparison with a hypothetical state (+ subjunctive, or with the verb elided): as though, as if. [to 19th century]
en tant que
conj
(law) used before a preposition to clarify that the prepositional phrase restricts the meaning of the sentence; specifically.
comme
conj
(law) used before a preposition to clarify that the prepositional phrase restricts the meaning of the sentence; specifically.
comme
noun
(unit of weight) A libra.
que
noun
(unit of weight) A libra.
car
noun
(unit of weight) A libra.
puisque
noun
(unit of weight) A libra.
comme
noun
(numismatics, Ancient Rome) Any of several coins of Rome, coined in bronze or later copper; or the equivalent value.
as
noun
(numismatics, Ancient Rome) Any of several coins of Rome, coined in bronze or later copper; or the equivalent value.
en tant que
noun
(numismatics, Ancient Rome) Any of several coins of Rome, coined in bronze or later copper; or the equivalent value.
car
noun
(numismatics, Ancient Rome) Any of several coins of Rome, coined in bronze or later copper; or the equivalent value.
puisque
noun
(numismatics, Ancient Rome) Any of several coins of Rome, coined in bronze or later copper; or the equivalent value.
lorsque
noun
(numismatics, Ancient Rome) Any of several coins of Rome, coined in bronze or later copper; or the equivalent value.
comme
prep
Introducing a basis of comparison, with an object in the objective case.
que
prep
Introducing a basis of comparison, with an object in the objective case.
as
prep
Introducing a basis of comparison, with an object in the objective case.
car
prep
Introducing a basis of comparison, with an object in the objective case.
puisque
prep
Introducing a basis of comparison, with an object in the objective case.
lorsque
prep
Introducing a basis of comparison, with an object in the objective case.
comme
prep
In the role of.
as
prep
In the role of.
en tant que
prep
In the role of.
lorsque
prep
In the role of.
quand
prep
In the role of.
ainsi que
prep
In the role of.
comme
prep
In the form of.
as
prep
In the form of.
lorsque
prep
In the form of.
quand
prep
In the form of.
ainsi que
prep
In the form of.
alors que
prep
In the form of.

What does "as" mean?

  1. conj Used to compare two things that are equal, alike, or happening at the same time.
    "She sang as she worked."
  2. conj Because; since (giving a reason).
    "As it was raining, we stayed inside."
  3. prep In the role or function of.
    "He works as a teacher."
  4. adv Used before an adjective or adverb in comparisons of equal degree, typically paired with a second "as".
    "This bag is as heavy as that one."

as in a sentence

  • She sang as she worked.
  • Do it as I showed you.
  • As it was raining, we stayed inside.
  • He works as a teacher.

Similar words in French

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "as" in French?

"as" in French is as, lorsque, quand. as means: Used to compare two things that are equal, alike, or happening at the same time.

How do you use "as" in a sentence?

Example: "She sang as she worked." In French, "as" is as, lorsque, quand.

Are there other ways to say "as" in French?

Yes — French has 14 translations listed for "as": as, lorsque, quand, alors que, au fur et à mesure que, au moment où.

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