Parfois (en. Sometimes)

/paʁ.fwa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adverb

indicates an occasional frequency

Sometimes, I go to the cinema alone.

Parfois, je vais au cinéma seul.

expresses uncertainty or variability

Sometimes the train is delayed.

Il arrive parfois que le train soit en retard.

emphasizes that something occurs occasionally

Sometimes it is very hot in winter.

Parfois, il fait très chaud en hiver.

From Old French 'par fois', meaning 'at certain times'.

sometimes it happens

it happens from time to time

parfois ça arrive

sometimes it's better

sometimes it is preferable

parfois il vaut mieux

sometimes we make mistakes

it sometimes happens that we make mistakes

parfois on se trompe

time

defines the notion of duration or period

temps

occasion

a particular event or circumstance

occasion

network

indicates a moment of frequency

raseau

succinct to express an occasional regret

Sometimes, I regret having said that.

Parfois, je regrette d'avoir dit ça.

to emphasize an unexpected frequency

You know, sometimes it all depends on the moment.

Tu sais, parfois, tout dépend du moment.