GENERAL INFO

Déjà is an adverb meaning "already." It indicates that something has happened or is true at an earlier point than expected or implied.

USAGE

It commonly modifies verbs. For example: "Je suis déjà arrivé" (I have already arrived).

It can also be used alone as an exclamation: "Déjà ?" (Already?).

With past tenses, it can mean "yet" in questions: "As-tu déjà visité Paris ?" (Have you visited Paris yet?).

TRAPS

While often translating to "already," déjà can cause confusion with "maintenant" (now). It is not a false friend, but its usage nuances are important.