Cool MateSignification en français
Sens de While
during the time that something is happening; at the same time as something else is happening
In simple words: A word used to talk about something happening at the same time as something else.
While dans une phrase
- We must have been burgled while we were asleep.
- Her parents died while she was still at school.
- While I was waiting at the bus stop, three buses went by in the opposite direction.
- You can go swimming while I'm having lunch.
- Shoes mended while you wait *(= on a shop sign)*
- While Tom's very good at science, his brother is absolutely hopeless.
- Some people work better to music while others do not.
- While I am willing to help, I do not have much time available.
- ‘I'm just going to buy some postcards.’ ‘Can you get me some stamps while you're at it?’
Comment utiliser While
Use 'while' to show that two things happen at the same time. It is more formal than 'when' and is best used in written or spoken contexts where you want to emphasize simultaneous actions.
Grammar pattern
while + clause
Memory hint
Think of 'while' as two actions sharing a 'mile' together.
Mots liés
Collocations with While
- while you were sleeping
- while he was gone
- while waiting for a bus
Synonyms for While
Common mistakes with While
- Using 'while' instead of 'although' in contrary contexts.
- Confusing 'while' with 'during' — they are used differently.
- Not using a comma before 'while' when starting a sentence.
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Questions fréquentes sur While
Que signifie While?
A word used to talk about something happening at the same time as something else.
Que signifie While en français ?
A word used to talk about something happening at the same time as something else.
Quelle est la définition de While?
during the time that something is happening; at the same time as something else is happening
Comment utiliser While dans une phrase?
We must have been burgled while we were asleep.
Peux-tu donner un autre exemple de While?
Her parents died while she was still at school.
Quels sont les synonymes de While?
Quelques alternatives courantes : when.
Quel est le contraire de While?
Les sens opposés incluent whereas, however.
Quels mots vont avec While?
Il s'associe souvent à while you were sleeping, while he was gone, while waiting for a bus.
Quelles sont les erreurs courantes avec While?
Using 'while' instead of 'although' in contrary contexts. Confusing 'while' with 'during' — they are used differently. Not using a comma before 'while' when starting a sentence.
Comment prononce-t-on While?
US: /["/waɪl/"]/, UK: /["/waɪl/"]/. Écoute l'audio ci-dessus pour entendre la prononciation native.
Quand dois-je utiliser While?
Use 'while' to show that two things happen at the same time. It is more formal than 'when' and is best used in written or spoken contexts where you want to emphasize simultaneous actions.
Quel niveau CEFR a While?
"While" est au niveau A2 sur l'échelle CEFR.