Alors
So
Language note: Often used to bridge ideas, similar to 'well' in English.
Culture note: French people often use 'Alors' at the start of a sentence while still formulating their thoughts.
Context: Two soldiers are planning their approach in a warzone. One soldier breaks the silence: So, what's our next step?
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Alors
[ah-lohr]
So
Used to express a consequence or conclusion.
Alors, qu'est-ce qu'on fait maintenant ?
So, what do we do now?
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