Alors (en. So)

/a.lɔʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

conjunction

Used to introduce a consequence.

It's raining, so we are staying home.

Il pleut, alors nous restons chez nous.

Used to situate an action in time.

We were late, so we asked for help.

Nous étions en retard, alors nous avons demandé de l'aide.

From Old French 'alors', of uncertain origin.

So that's how it is

Used to introduce a remark or a question.

Alors comme ça

Well then

Expresses surprise or exclamation.

Alors là

While

Indicates opposition or simultaneity.

Alors que

at that moment

Refers to a specific moment in time.

à ce moment-là

in that case

Indicates a specific situation or context.

dans ce cas

Used to mark an expectation.

So... what are we doing now?

Alors... qu'est-ce qu'on fait maintenant ?

Expressing annoyance or impatience.

Come on then, hurry up!

Allez, alors, dépêche-toi !