lorsqu

This is the 2292nd most frequent French word.

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lorsqu

"Lorsqu'" means "when" or "while."


Here, 'lorsque' begins a conditional clause denoting time dependence.

Lorsqu'il pleut, je préfère rester à la maison.

When it rains, I prefer to stay at home.


Here, 'lorsque' is used to mean 'when' referring to a specific circumstance in time.

J'attends patiemment lorsqu'il est occupé.

I wait patiently when he is busy.


In this sentence, 'lorsque' introduces a situation during which something happens.

Elle réfléchit profondément lorsqu'elle est seule.

She thinks deeply when she is alone.