parfois

This is the 218th most frequent French word.


parfois

Sometimes.


In this sentence, 'parfois' introduces an adverbial phrase indicating an occasional action done by the subject.

Parfois, je vais au parc pour me détendre.

Sometimes, I go to the park to relax.


In this usage, 'parfois' shows occasional occurrences of the subject's thoughts or intentions.

Elle pense parfois à déménager dans une autre ville.

She sometimes considers moving to another city.


Here, 'parfois' is used to express occasional characteristics or states.

Le ciel est parfois couvert de nuages épais.

The sky is sometimes covered with thick clouds.