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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
adv
(frequency) One and only one time.
une fois
adv
(temporal location) Formerly; during some period in the past.
jadis
adv
(temporal location) Formerly; during some period in the past.
autrefois
adv
(temporal location) Formerly; during some period in the past.
un temps
adv
(temporal location) Formerly; during some period in the past.
dès que
conj
As soon as; when; after.
aussitôt que
conj
As soon as; when; after.
une fois que
conj
As soon as; when; after.

What does "once" mean?

  1. adv On one occasion only; a single time.
    "I've only been to Paris once."
  2. adv At some time in the past; formerly.
    "This building was once a cinema."
  3. 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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