Lorsqu’on (en. When one)

/lɔʁskɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

conjunction

Used to introduce a dependent clause indicating a time or condition.

When we eat, it is important to savor every bite.

Lorsqu’on mange, il est important de savourer chaque bouchée.

Indicates an event that occurs at a specific moment.

When we arrived at the party, everyone was already there.

Lorsqu’on arrive à la fête, tout le monde était déjà là.

Used to express a future or hypothetical situation.

When we finish this project, we will be able to rest.

Lorsqu’on finira ce projet, nous pourrons nous reposer.

From the word 'lors' associated with 'qu’on', forming a temporal expression.

when we speak

When we discuss something.

lorsqu’on parle

when we are together

Referring to the company or presence of others.

lorsqu’on est ensemble

when we see that

Referring to something that one observes.

lorsqu’on voit ça

during

Indicates a specific moment.

lors

one

Indefinite pronoun used to refer to a person or group in a general way.

when

Conjunction introducing a moment in time.

quand

Informal use to express an unexpected moment.

When we heard the news, we were all shocked.

Lorsqu’on a su la nouvelle, on était tous choqués.

Abbreviated form to quickly talk about past moments.

When we were young, we did a lot of silly things.

Lorsqu’on était jeunes, on faisait beaucoup de bêtises.