alors que

Meaning

1. while, whereas, though; expresses a sense of opposition between simultaneous events
2. when, while

Concepts

whereas

while

when

however

meantime

though

whereat

whereupon

whilst

at which

in which

although

in doing so

and

as

Synonyms

tandis que

pendant que

lorsque

en raison de

si

vu

compte tenu de

étant donné

et pourtant

eu égard à

alors

vu que

cependant

cependant que

Pronounced as (IPA)

/a.lɔʁ kə/

Sentences

Le plaisir est un mouvement doux , alors que la douleur est un mouvement rude .

Pleasure is a gentle movement, while pain is a harsh movement.