Apres (en. After)
/a.pʁɛ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
preposition
Indicates the time or order in which an action occurs.
I will come after dinner.
Je viendrai après le dîner.
Indicates a succession or sequence relationship.
After him, it's my turn.
Après lui, c'est mon tour.
Used to mark a future intention.
After that, we will go to the movies.
Après ça, nous irons au cinéma.
Etymology
From Latin 'post', meaning 'behind' or 'after'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
afternoon
The time between morning and evening.
après-midi
after-battle
After a battle or a competition.
après-battle
after all
Ultimately; nonetheless.
après tout
Related Words
before
Indicates something that happens earlier.
avant
during
Indicates something that happens at the same time.
pendant
Slang Meanings
After the party, the fallout.
We partied, but afterwards, everything went awry.
On a fait la fête, mais après, tout est parti en vrille.
After you, I follow you.
Come on, after you, I can't wait any longer.
Allez, après toi, je n'en peux plus d'attendre.