Qu'après (en. That after)

/ka.pʁɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adverb

Used to indicate a future moment that follows a previously mentioned event.

I will know only after I finish my homework.

Je saurai qu'après avoir terminé mes devoirs.

Expresses a condition or situation in the future related to a prior action.

Only after his return can we discuss.

Qu'après son retour, nous pourrons discuter.

Often used to introduce decisions taking effect after an event.

It was only after the meeting that she decided to change her strategy.

Qu'après la réunion, elle a décidé de changer de stratégie.

Derived from the Latin phrase "quod post," meaning "that which comes after."

after all

This means that after considering everything, something becomes true.

qu'après tout

after reflection

Indicates that a decision has been made after careful thought.

qu'après réflexion

afternoon

The period of the day that follows the middle of the day.

après-midi

after-sales

Services provided after the sale of a product.

après-vente

Used colloquially to indicate a minor consequence.

Well, after all, you can still try.

Eh bien, qu'après tout, tu peux toujours essayer.

Expressed in a humorous context to mean a delay.

We'll see that only after lunch.

On verra ça qu'après le déjeuner.