Canadian French Meaning of while

pendant que

Other Canadian French words related to pendant que

Definitions and Meaning of while in English

Wordnet

while (n)

a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition

Webster

while (n.)

Space of time, or continued duration, esp. when short; a time; as, one while we thought him innocent.

That which requires time; labor; pains.

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while (v. t.)

To cause to pass away pleasantly or without irksomeness or disgust; to spend or pass; -- usually followed by away.

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while (v. i.)

To loiter.

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while (conj.)

During the time that; as long as; whilst; at the same time that; as, while I write, you sleep.

Hence, under which circumstances; in which case; though; whereas.

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while (prep.)

Until; till.

FAQs About the word while

pendant que

a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or conditionSpace of time, or continued duration, esp. when short; a time; as, one while

bit,espace,jour,minute,moment,saison,seconde,longrine,sort,Allongement

facilité,établissement,fluidité,onctuosité,dormance,Paresse,inaction,inactivité,indolence,inertie

whigling => whigling, whiggism => whiggisme, whiggishly => Whig, whiggish => whig, whiggery => Whiggery,