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Après

After

意味

Used to indicate a time following another event.

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文化的背景

The 'après-midi' is a sacred time for the 'goûter' (snack) at 4 PM, especially for children. In Quebec, 'après' is sometimes used in the structure 'être après faire quelque chose' to mean 'to be in the middle of doing something', though this is informal. The term 'Après-ski' originated here, describing the social life (drinks, music) after skiing. The phrase 'Après moi, le déluge' is a famous historical reference to the end of the French monarchy's stability.

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The 'A' Rule

Both 'After' and 'Après' start with 'A'. This is the easiest way to remember it's not 'before'.

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No 'de'!

Never say 'après de la'. It's just 'après la'. This is the #1 mistake for beginners.

意味

Used to indicate a time following another event.

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The 'A' Rule

Both 'After' and 'Après' start with 'A'. This is the easiest way to remember it's not 'before'.

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No 'de'!

Never say 'après de la'. It's just 'après la'. This is the #1 mistake for beginners.

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Past Infinitive

To sound like a pro, use 'après avoir' + past participle instead of 'après' + noun.

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Politeness

Use 'Après vous' in any doorway to immediately impress French speakers with your manners.

自分をテスト

Fill in the blank with 'après' or 'après le'.

Je vais au lit ______ film.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: après le

You need the article 'le' before the masculine noun 'film'.

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Choose the correct way to say 'After eating'.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Après avoir mangé

French requires the past infinitive (après + avoir/être + past participle).

Match the French phrase with its English meaning.

Match the following:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Après-demain: Day after tomorrow, D'après moi: In my opinion, Après tout: After all, Après-midi: Afternoon

These are common compound forms and idioms using 'après'.

Complete the dialogue.

A: On va au café ? B: Oui, mais ______ mon cours de français.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: après

'Après' is the correct preposition to use before a noun phrase.

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Après vs Avant

Après (After)
Après le sport After sports
Avant (Before)
Avant le sport Before sports

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the blank with 'après' or 'après le'. Fill Blank A1

Je vais au lit ______ film.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: après le

You need the article 'le' before the masculine noun 'film'.

Which sentence is grammatically correct? Choose A2

Choose the correct way to say 'After eating'.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Après avoir mangé

French requires the past infinitive (après + avoir/être + past participle).

Match the French phrase with its English meaning. Match A2

左の各項目を右のペアと一致させてください:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Après-demain: Day after tomorrow, D'après moi: In my opinion, Après tout: After all, Après-midi: Afternoon

These are common compound forms and idioms using 'après'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: On va au café ? B: Oui, mais ______ mon cours de français.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: après

'Après' is the correct preposition to use before a noun phrase.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

12 問

No, it can also be about space (the house after the bridge) or order (you are after me in line).

In casual speech, yes, but in writing or formal exams, you must say 'après avoir mangé'.

'Après' is usually a preposition (followed by a noun), while 'ensuite' is an adverb (used to link sentences).

Both are correct! However, 'le' (masculine) is more common today.

It's a common mistake even for natives. Because 'avant que' uses the subjunctive, people think 'après que' should too.

Use the compound word 'après-demain'.

It means 'according to'. For example: 'D'après mon père' (According to my father).

Only in a sequence. If something is physically hidden behind something else, use 'derrière'.

Only in a liaison, like 'après un' (pronounced like a 'z'). Otherwise, it is silent.

It means 'after the fact' or 'in hindsight'.

Yes, as an adverb meaning 'later'. Example: 'On verra après.' (We'll see later.)

It is neutral. It can be used in any context, from slang to legal texts.

関連フレーズ

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Ensuite

similar

Then / Next

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Puis

similar

Then

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Derrière

contrast

Behind

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D'après

specialized form

According to

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Après-demain

builds on

The day after tomorrow

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