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puis

/pɥi/
1.
conjunction

then

next

after that

On va manger un truc, puis on ira en boîte.

We'll grab a bite, then we'll go to a club.

Synonyms:ensuite, après
2.
conjunction

besides

anyway

and what's more

J'ai pas envie de sortir, et puis je suis fatigué.

I don't feel like going out, and besides I'm tired.

Synonyms:d'ailleurs, en plus, de toute façon

Notes

GENERAL INFO

Puis is an adverb meaning "then" or "next." It indicates a sequence of actions or ideas.

USAGE

It connects clauses, showing chronological order. Often used with "d'abord... puis..." (first... then...). Example: "Je travaille, puis je mange." (I work, then I eat.) "Et puis" is also common to continue a thought.

TRAPS

Do not confuse puis (then/next) with "depuis" (since/for). In formal French, "puis" can also be a verb form of *pouvoir* (to be able to), but context usually clarifies.