while in French
while in French is pendant que, alors que, tandis que — while means a period of time, especially one of uncertain or moderate length.
while in French
pendant que
During the same time that.
alors que
During the same time that.
tandis que
During the same time that.
tant
During the same time that.
tandis que
Although.
quoique
Although.
bien que
Although.
tant que
As long as.
moment
An uncertain duration of time, a period of time.
What does "while" mean?
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noun A period of time, especially one of uncertain or moderate length.
"We waited a while before the doctor called us in."
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conj During the same time that something else happens.
"She read a book while waiting for the bus."
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conj Used to introduce a contrast, similar to "whereas" or "although".
"While I agree with most of the plan, I still have concerns about the budget."
while in a sentence
- We waited a while before the doctor called us in.
- It's been a while since I last saw her.
- She read a book while waiting for the bus.
- While you were out, a delivery arrived.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "while" in French?
"while" in French is pendant que, alors que, tandis que. while means: A period of time, especially one of uncertain or moderate length.
How do you use "while" in a sentence?
Example: "We waited a while before the doctor called us in." In French, "while" is pendant que, alors que, tandis que.
Are there other ways to say "while" in French?
Yes — French has 8 translations listed for "while": pendant que, alors que, tandis que, tant, quoique, bien que.
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