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    Qu'autrefois (en. Than before)

    /k‿otʁə fwa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adverb
    Indicates a past time, generally distant.
    The landscapes were more beautiful than before.
    Les paysages étaient plus beaux qu'autrefois.
    Refers to past habits or events.
    Like before, people gathered to celebrate the harvest.
    Qu'autrefois, les gens se regroupaient pour fêter les moissons.
    Expresses nostalgia for the past.
    She remembers the songs she used to listen to.
    Elle se souvient des chansons qu'autrefois elle écoutait.

    Etymology

    The word is formed from 'qu' (which means 'that') and 'autrefois', derived from 'autre' and 'fois', meaning 'other times'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    qu'autrefois
    Used to evoke a bygone era or to contrast with the present.
    qu'autrefois
    less than before
    Indicates a decrease compared to a glorious past.
    moins qu'autrefois
    more than before
    Indicates an increase compared to a previous past.
    plus qu'autrefois

    Related Words

    other
    That which is different or distinct.
    autre
    time
    A moment, an occurrence in time.
    fois