Qu'alors (en. That then)

/ka.alaʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Indicates a consequence or a conclusion.

He failed the exam, so he needs to study more.

Il a échoué à l'examen, qu'alors il faut qu'il étudie davantage.

Used to show a temporal link.

It was raining, so we stayed at home.

Il pleuvait, qu'alors nous sommes restés chez nous.

Expresses a reflection on a situation.

She felt sad, so she decided to go on a trip.

Elle se sentait triste, qu'alors elle a décidé de partir en voyage.

Formed by the contraction of 'que' and 'alors', combining a conjunction and an adverb.

so you're coming then

This means that you confirm your presence.

qu'alors tu viens

and so?

The question implies that a consequence is expected.

et qu'alors?

if that's true, then what?

Implied a need for clarification or a reaction.

si ça c'est vrai, qu'alors?

then

Adverb indicating a moment or a consequence.

alors

that

Conjunction introducing a subordinate clause.

que

Adverb marking a consequence or a conclusion.

donc

To refer to a basic manipulation in a conversation.

He said he would come, so we're still waiting for him.

Il a dit qu'il viendrait, qu'alors on l'attend encore.

Used to emphasize a triviality.

Everyone already knows that, so we're not going to make a big deal out of it.

Tout le monde le sait déjà, qu'alors on ne va pas en faire un plat.