then

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alors, à ce moment-là

at that time; at the time in question

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I was living in London then.
J'habitais à Londres à ce moment-là.
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He was a student then.
Il était étudiant à ce moment-là.
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at that timeat that momentat that pointat that stageat that junctureat that periodat that instantat that very momentat that very instantat that very point
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ensuite, puis

after that; next; afterwards

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First, we'll eat, then we'll go to the movies.
D'abord, nous mangerons, ensuite nous irons au cinéma.
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She finished her work, then went home.
Elle a terminé son travail, puis est rentrée chez elle.
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afterwardsnextsubsequentlythereafterafter thatfollowing thatconsequentlyas a resultin consequenceaccordingly
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alors, donc

in that case; therefore

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If you're busy, then I'll leave.
Si tu es occupé, alors je partirai.
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You want to succeed? Then work hard.
Tu veux réussir ? Alors travaille dur.
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thereforeconsequentlyaccordinglyas a resultin that casein that eventthat being sothat being the caseon that accountfor that reason
1.

alors, donc

used to introduce an additional remark or consequence

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He's taller than me, then.
Il est plus grand que moi, alors.
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So you're coming, then?
Alors tu viens, hein ?
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d'alors, de l'époque

used to emphasize a consequence or conclusion

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The then president made a speech.
Le président d'alors a prononcé un discours.
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The then current fashion was quite different.
La mode d'alors était très différente.