then
Used to refer to a specific point in time in the past or future, or to indicate that one event happens immediately after another in a sequence. It can also be used to mean 'in that case' or 'therefore' when following a condition.
Exemples
3 sur 5I finished my homework and then I went to the park.
I completed my school assignments and after that I visited the park.
The board will review the application; then, a final decision will be made.
The committee will look at the request, and subsequently, they will decide.
If you don't like the food, then don't eat it.
In the event that you dislike the meal, in that case, do not consume it.
Synonymes
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
THEN has an 'E' for 'Time/Event'. THAN has an 'A' for 'Comparison'.
Quiz rapide
First, we will go to the museum, and ______ we will have lunch.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : then
Exemples
I finished my homework and then I went to the park.
everydayI completed my school assignments and after that I visited the park.
The board will review the application; then, a final decision will be made.
formalThe committee will look at the request, and subsequently, they will decide.
If you don't like the food, then don't eat it.
informalIn the event that you dislike the meal, in that case, do not consume it.
The data was collected over three months; then, the researchers analyzed the trends.
academicInformation was gathered for a quarter of a year, and following that, the experts studied the patterns.
We will finalize the contract today and then begin the implementation phase.
businessWe are going to sign the legal agreement today and afterwards start the work process.
Synonymes
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
every now and then
occasionally or sometimes
but then
used to introduce a contrasting fact
then and there
immediately at that place and time
Souvent confondu avec
'Then' relates to time or sequence, whereas 'than' is used for making comparisons.
Notes d'usage
At the A1 level, focus on using 'then' to connect two actions in order. It is most commonly placed at the beginning of a second clause or sentence.
Erreurs courantes
Learners often write 'better then' when they should write 'better than' for comparisons.
Astuce mémo
THEN has an 'E' for 'Time/Event'. THAN has an 'A' for 'Comparison'.
Origine du mot
Derived from the Old English 'thanne' or 'thonne', which is related to the demonstrative 'that'.
Modèles grammaticaux
Quiz rapide
First, we will go to the museum, and ______ we will have lunch.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : then
Grammaire lie
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