meanwhile

intervalle, entre-temps

Temps qui s’écoule entre deux événements.

En anglais simple : The time between one event and another.

• In the meanwhile, we waited outside.
• The repairs start tomorrow; in the meanwhile, use the other door.
• She will arrive soon, but we can eat in the meanwhile.

Synonymes : meantime, interval

Expressions courantes : in the meanwhile, during the meanwhile

pendant ce temps

Sert à présenter un autre événement qui se déroule au même moment.

En anglais simple : Used to introduce something else that is happening at the same time.

• We were cooking. Meanwhile, Dad was setting the table.
• The north had heavy rain. Meanwhile, the south stayed dry.
• Our team lost. Meanwhile, our rivals won easily.

Synonymes : at the same time

Expressions courantes : meanwhile elsewhere, meanwhile back home, meanwhile outside, meanwhile at home

en attendant, entre-temps

Pendant le temps qui précède un autre événement.

En anglais simple : During the time before something else happens.

• Dinner will be ready soon; meanwhile, have some bread.
• The new office opens next month. Meanwhile, we work from home.
• Help is coming. Meanwhile, keep the injured person warm.

Synonymes : in the meantime, until then

Expressions courantes : meanwhile keep working, meanwhile stay here