once in French
once in French is une fois, jadis, autrefois — once means on one occasion only; a single time.
once in French
une fois
(frequency) One and only one time.
une fois
(temporal location) Formerly; during some period in the past.
jadis
(temporal location) Formerly; during some period in the past.
autrefois
(temporal location) Formerly; during some period in the past.
un temps
(temporal location) Formerly; during some period in the past.
dès que
As soon as; when; after.
aussitôt que
As soon as; when; after.
une fois que
As soon as; when; after.
What does "once" mean?
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adv On one occasion only; a single time.
"I've only been to Paris once."
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adv At some time in the past; formerly.
"This building was once a cinema."
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conj As soon as; after.
"Once you finish your homework, you can go outside."
once in a sentence
- I've only been to Paris once.
- Read the instructions once before you start.
- This building was once a cinema.
- Once you finish your homework, you can go outside.
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "once" in French?
"once" in French is une fois, jadis, autrefois. once means: On one occasion only; a single time.
How do you use "once" in a sentence?
Example: "I've only been to Paris once." In French, "once" is une fois, jadis, autrefois.
Are there other ways to say "once" in French?
Yes — French has 7 translations listed for "once": une fois, jadis, autrefois, un temps, dès que, aussitôt que.
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