alors
So, in French
Alors is a French interjection and adverb that English speakers encounter frequently.
It means "so," "then," or "well" depending on context—used to introduce a conclusion, mark a transition, or express mild impatience: Alors, qu'est-ce qu'on fait? (So, what do we do?).
In English contexts, alors often appears as an affected or playful Gallicism, lending continental flair to casual speech.
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Consequently, as a result
- anywayIn any case
- moving onProceeding past something
- as I was sayingPhrase resuming interrupted speech
- in any caseDespite other factors
Occurring after something else
- afterwardAt a subsequent time
- nextImmediately following in sequence
- laterAt a subsequent time
- thereafterFrom that point on
consequently · following · ensuing · successively · hereafter · chronologically · sequentially · meanwhile
In actual fact
- wowCry of amazement
- ohSoft exclamation of realization
- no wayEmphatic denial
- seriouslyWith sincere intent
incredible · unbelievable · shocking · astonishing · goodness · my word
well
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okay · come on · look · listen · hey · alright · anyway · anyhow
so
Consequently, as a result
- anywayIn any case
- moving onProceeding past something
- as I was sayingPhrase resuming interrupted speech
in any case · regardless · nevertheless · that said · continuing
subsequently
Occurring after something else
thereafter · consequently · following · ensuing · successively · hereafter · chronologically · sequentially · meanwhile · beforehand
really
In actual fact
seriously · incredible · unbelievable · shocking · astonishing · goodness · my word
alorsoh well
Expression of mild resignation
never mind · no matter · c'est la vie · patience · calm down