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then [ðen]1. adverba. ( = at that time) à l'époque• by then I knew à ce moment-là, je savais déjà• since then everything's been OK depuis, tous va bienc. ( = next) puis• he went first to London then to Paris il est allé d'abord à Londres, puis à Paris• and then what? et puis après ?d. ( = in that case) alors• but then that means that... mais alors c'est que...• someone had already warned you then? on vous avait donc déjà prévenu ?e. ( = furthermore) et puis► then again ( = on the other hand) pourtant• ... and then again he has always tried to help us... et pourtant, il faut dire qu'il a toujours essayé de nous aider2. adjective* * *Note: When then is used to mean at that time, it is translated by alors or à ce moment-là: I was working in Oxford then = je travaillais alors à Oxford or je travaillais à Oxford à ce moment-là. Note that alors always comes immediately after the verb in FrenchFor translations of since then, until then see the entries since, untilWhen then is used to mean next it can be translated by either puis or ensuite: a man, a horse and then a dog = un homme, un cheval puis or et ensuite un chienWhen then is used to mean in that case it is translated by alors: then why worry? = alors pourquoi s'inquiéter?[ðen] 1.1) ( at that point in time) alors, à ce moment-là; ( implying more distant past) en ce temps-làfrom then on, life became easier — à partir de ce moment-là la vie est devenue plus facile
we won't be in contact until then — nous ne serons pas en contact avant (ce moment-là); there
2) (in sequences: afterwards, next) puis, ensuitethen came the big news — puis or ensuite on nous a annoncé la grande nouvelle
then after that... — ensuite...
and then what? — ( with bated breath) et ensuite?
3) ( in that case) alorsif they're so nice then why not stay with them? — s'ils sont si agréables pourquoi ne pas rester avec eux?
4) (summarizing statement: therefore) donc5) (in addition, besides) puis...aussi6) (modifying previous statement: on the other hand) d'un autre côtéthey said it would rain but then they're often wrong — ils ont prévu de la pluie mais ils se trompent souvent
he looks anxious but then he always does — il a l'air inquiet mais de toute façon il a toujours cet air-là
7) (rounding off a topic: so) alors8) ( focusing on topic) bon2.now then what's all this? — bon, qu'est-ce qui se passe?
adjective (épith)the then mayor of New York, Mr X — M. X, qui était alors maire de New York
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❢ When then is used to mean at that time, it is translated by alors or à ce moment-là: I was working in Oxford then = je travaillais alors à Oxford or je travaillais à Oxford à ce moment-là. Note that alors always comes immediately after the verb in French.For particular usages see A 1 in the entry below.For translations of by then, since then, from then, until then see the entries by, since, from, until.When then is used to mean next it can be translated by either puis or ensuite: a man, a horse and then a dog = un homme, un cheval puis or et ensuite un chien.For particular usages see A 2 in the entry below. When then is used to mean in that case it is translated by alors: then why worry? = alors pourquoi s'inquiéter?For all other uses see the entry below.A adv1 ( at that point in time) alors, à ce moment-là ; ( implying more distant past) en ce temps-là ; we were living in Dublin then nous habitions alors à Dublin ; her books were then enjoying a lot of success ses livres se vendaient alors très bien ; X, then leader of the party X, alors chef du parti ; I thought so then and I still think so c'est ce que je pensais alors et je le pense encore ; the company will then receive funding l'entreprise recevra alors une aide financière ; what then? et alors?, que feront-ils/ferons-nous etc alors? ; just then she heard a noise à ce moment-là elle a entendu un bruit ; a large sum of money even then une grosse somme d'argent même à cette époque ; people were idealistic then en ce temps-là les gens étaient idéalistes ; from then on, life became easier à partir de ce moment-là la vie est devenue plus facile ; since then there has been little news depuis on a eu peu de nouvelles ; by then the damage had been done le mal était déjà fait ; he was by then running his own company à ce moment-là il dirigeait déjà sa propre entreprise ; they will let us know by then nous aurons la réponse à ce moment-là ; if things haven't changed by then si d'ici là les choses n'ont pas changé ; we won't be in contact until then nous ne serons pas en contact avant (ce moment-là) ; ⇒ there ;2 (in sequences: afterwards, next) puis, ensuite ; then came the big news puis or ensuite on nous a annoncé la grande nouvelle ; she was an editor then a teacher elle a été rédactrice puis or ensuite professeur ; wash then slice finely laver puis couper finement ; we will then start the next project ensuite nous commencerons le projet suivant ; then after that… ensuite… ; and then what? ( with bated breath) et ensuite? ;3 ( in that case) alors ; I saw them if not yesterday then the day before je les ai vus hier ou avant-hier ; if it's a problem for you then say so si ça te pose un problème dis-le ; if they're so nice then why not stay with them? s'ils sont si agréables pourquoi ne pas rester avec eux? ; if x = 3, then 6x = 18 si x = 3 alors 6x = 18 ; when we know what the problem is then we can find a solution quand nous saurons quel est le problème alors nous pourrons trouver une solution ; then why did you tell her? mais alors pourquoi est- ce que tu le lui as dit? ; how about tomorrow then? et demain ça irait? ; well try this then et bien alors essaie ça ; well then we'll have to start again et bien alors il faudra recommencer ; then what DO they want? mais alors qu'est-ce qu'ils veulent? ;4 (summarizing statement: therefore) donc ; these then are the results of the policy voici donc les résultats de cette politique ; overall then it would seem that en résumé il semble donc que ;5 (in addition, besides) puis…aussi ; and then there's the fare to consider et puis il faut aussi tenir compte du prix de billet ;6 (modifying previous statement: on the other hand) d'un autre côté ; she's good but then so is he elle est bonne mais lui aussi ; they said it would rain but then they're often wrong ils ont prévu de la pluie mais ils se trompent souvent ; but then again if you're too quiet, no-one will notice you mais d'un autre côté si tu es trop discret personne ne te remarquera ; he looks anxious but then he always does il a l'air inquiet mais de toute façon il a toujours cet air-là ;7 (rounding off a topic: so) alors ; it's all arranged then? tout est arrangé alors? ; that's all right then ça va alors ; till Tuesday then à mardi alors ; do you think they'll stay here then? tu crois qu'ils vont rester ici alors? ; someone told him already then quelqu'un le lui a déjà dit alors ;8 ( focusing on topic) bon ; now then what's all this? bon, qu'est-ce qui se passe? ; all right then who'd like some coffee? bon, qui veut du café alors? ; what's the problem then? alors quel est le problème?B adj ( épith) the then prime minister le premier ministre de l'époque ; the then mayor of New York, Mr X M. X, qui était alors maire de New York ; they took over the then state-owned sugar factory ils ont racheté la sucrerie qui était alors une propriété de l'État. -
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♦ then /ðɛn, ðən/A avv.1 allora; a quel tempo: I was young then, ero giovane allora; You will have left school before then, prima d'allora avrai lasciato la scuola; Prices were low then, a quel tempo i prezzi erano bassi; by then, a quell'ora; a quel tempo; ormai; già: DIALOGO → - Organizing a meeting- I'm going to Oxford to see a supplier, but I should be back by then, vado a Oxford a incontrare un fornitore ma per quell'ora dovrei essere tornato; By then, they were gone, ormai se n'erano andati; from then on (o onwards) da allora in poi; since then, da allora (in poi); till then (o until then, up to then) fino ad allora2 poi; dopo; quindi; inoltre: I had breakfast and then went out, feci colazione e poi uscii; Then there's his brother, poi (o inoltre) c'è suo fratelloB cong.e allora; dunque; quindi: Then why did you do it?, e allora perché l'hai fatto?; Then it must be here, quindi dev'essere quiC a. attr.d'allora; di quel tempo; (l') allora: the then secretary il segretario d'allora; l'allora segretario● then and there = there and then ► sotto □ between now and then, di qui ad allora □ but then ( again), ma allora; ma d'altra parte; tuttavia; comunque □ ( every) now and then, di quando in quando; di tanto in tanto; ogni tanto □ now then, ehi!, orsù!; suvvia!; dunque: Now then, stop talking and listen to me, via, smettete di parlare e ascoltatemi!; Now then, what are you up to?, ehi tu, che cosa stai combinando? □ there and then, lì per lì; subito; seduta stante; su due piedi □ well then, allora; dunque; be': Well then, go some other day, be', vacci un altro giorno! □ Now he's sad, then gay, ora è triste, ora è allegro □ What then?, e allora?; e con ciò?; che importa? -
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then [ðen]1 adverb(a) (at a particular time) alors, à ce moment-là; (in distant past) à l'époque, à cette époque, à cette époque-là;∎ we were very young then nous étions très jeunes à l'époque;∎ we can talk about it then nous pourrons en parler à ce moment-là;∎ Marilyn, or Norma Jean as she then was known Marilyn, ou Norma Jean comme elle s'appelait alors;∎ from then on à partir de ce moment-là;∎ since then depuis (lors);(b) (afterwards, next) puis, ensuite;∎ we went shopping, then we had lunch nous avons fait des courses, puis nous avons déjeuné;∎ do your homework first, then you can watch TV fais d'abord tes devoirs, et ensuite tu pourras regarder la télé;∎ on the left the church, then a few old houses à gauche l'église, puis ou ensuite quelques vieilles maisons;∎ you then take the sliced onions… prenez ensuite les oignons émincés…(c) (so, in that case) donc, alors;∎ what do you suggest then? qu'est-ce que vous suggérez alors?;∎ you were right then! mais alors, vous aviez raison!;∎ I'll see you at 6 then bon, je te retrouve à 6 heures alors;∎ right then, anyone for more tea? bon alors, qui d'autre veut du thé?;∎ if… then… si… alors…;∎ if x equals 10 then y… si x égale 10 alors y…;∎ if it's not in my bag, then look in the cupboard si ce n'est pas dans mon sac, regarde dans le placard∎ then there's Peter to invite et puis il faut inviter Peter(e) (therefore) donc;∎ these then are the main problems voici donc les principaux problèmes;∎ its significance, then, is twofold sa signification, donc, est doubled'alors, de l'époque;∎ the then head of department le chef du département d'alors ou de l'époque∎ and then again, you may prefer to forget it mais enfin peut-être que vous préférez ne plus y penser;∎ but then again, no one can be sure mais après tout, on ne sait jamais -
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Частица then употребляется обычно при противительном союзе but и иногда с соединительным союзом and. Возможно также слияние в один смысловой блок частицы then и again, в результате чего получаются сочетания but then again и and then again. В общем виде функцию частицы then можно определить как введение актуального аргумента с оттенком полемизирования с предыдущим высказыванием. Стоит отметить, однако, что, когда then сочетается только с but (что происходит в большинстве случаев) ее употребление имеет интересную особенность, а именно, полемизирование может идти не только с предшествующим высказыванием, но и с прагматическим выводом, следующим из него. Рассмотрим следующие примеры:
• The only person who told him that he was committing a sin and a folly was Jordan, but then he was a pacifist. (NM: 57)
Единственным человеком, который сказал ему, что он совершает грех и глупость, был Джордан, но ведь он был пацифистом.
• "No, I never heard of it, but then I've only been here a couple of weeks..." (DL: 255)
"Нет, я никогда не слышала об этом, правда я (ведь) работаю здесь всего пару недель..."
Как видно, во втором примере говорящий полемизирует не столько с самим первым высказыванием, сколько с тем прагматическим выводом, который может извлечь из него собеседник. В анализируемом случае этот вывод может быть таким, что искомая организация вообще не существует, раз героиня не знает о ней. Именно поэтому героиня вводит дополнительный актуальный аргумент, сигнализирующий о том, что ее знания нельзя считать полными. Что касается перевода then, то из примеров видно, что на роль ее эквивалента хорошо подходит русская частица ведь, но это не единственный возможный способ перевода, в некоторых контекстах указанное прагматическое значение может быть лучше передано другими средствами.
Сочетания but then again и and then again обычно вводят актуальный аргумент с оттенком противопоставления, то есть второе положение противопоставляется первому, и then (again) указывает на важность учета второго положения. Наиболее удачный русский эквивалент при этом выбирается в соответствии с контекстом, часто он не отличается от упомянутого выше ведь:
• It was possible, she admitted, that she might like him enough to marry him... but then again, 'I might like him as a friend, and as a cousin, and as a brother, but not more... ' (EL: 155)
Она, конечно, может полюбить его достаточно сильно, чтобы выйти за него замуж... ; но ведь "Может случиться и так, что я полюблю его как друга, и как кузена, и как брата, но не больше..."
• You may not mean it, and then again you may. (Pr: 129)
Возможно, вы делаете это ненарочно, хотя / но ведь, может, и нарочно.
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then [ðen]1. adv1) тогда́;he was a little boy then тогда́ он был ребёнком
2) пото́м, зате́м;the noise stopped and then began again шум прекрати́лся, зате́м начался́ сно́ва
3) кро́ме того́, к тому́ же;I love my job and then it pays so well я люблю́ свою́ рабо́ту, к тому́ же она́ хорошо́ опла́чивается
;and then you should remember кро́ме того́, вам сле́дует по́мнить
4) в тако́м слу́чае, тогда́;if you are tired then you'd better stay at home е́сли вы уста́ли, лу́чше остава́йтесь до́ма
5) употр. для усиления значения при выражении согласия:all right then, do as you like ну ла́дно, поступа́йте, как хоти́те
2. n то вре́мя;by then к тому́ вре́мени
;since then с того́ вре́мени
◊every now and then вре́мя от вре́мени
3. a тогда́шний, существова́вший в то вре́мя;the then prime minister тогда́шний премье́р-мини́стр
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(then and there (тж. there and then))в этот момент, тотчас же, на месте, тут жеHe stopped dancing there and then; he was too excited to go on. (W. S. Maugham, ‘Complete Short Stories’, ‘Gigolo and Gigolette’) — Сид сразу же перестал танцевать, до того разволновался.
If he hadn't got away they'd have lynched him there and then. (J. Aldridge, ‘The Hunter’, ch. 1) — Если бы Мус не улизнул, с ним бы тут же расправились.
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16 then dust icing-sugar onto the cake
English-Dutch dictionary > then dust icing-sugar onto the cake
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17 then our paths diverged
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18 then the rot set in
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19 then there are the children to look after
English-Dutch dictionary > then there are the children to look after
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20 then there is the occasional tramp
English-Dutch dictionary > then there is the occasional tramp
См. также в других словарях:
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then and there — {adv. phr.} At that very time and place in the past; right then. * /He said he wanted his dime back then and there, so I had to give it to him./ Compare: IN ONE S TRACKS, ON THE SPOT, HERE AND NOW … Dictionary of American idioms
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