dorénavant

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From the present point into the future.

Examples

  • Il a décidé de ne plus répondre dorénavant.
    He has decided not to answer from this point on.
  • Nous devons dorénavant vérifier chaque dossier.
    We must henceforth check every file.
  • La porte restera dorénavant fermée après six heures.
    The door will hereafter stay closed after six.
  • Dorénavant, la réunion aura lieu le mardi.
    From now on, the meeting will be on Tuesdays.
  • Elle travaillera dorénavant à distance.
    She will work remotely from now on.

Similar words

désormais
à l’avenir
par la suite

Meanings

From now on

adverb
time
neutral
Marks a new situation or rule as starting now and continuing into the future.

Examples

  • Dorénavant, la réunion aura lieu le mardi.
    From now on, the meeting will be on Tuesdays.
  • Elle travaillera dorénavant à distance.
    She will work remotely from now on.
  • Nous devons dorénavant vérifier chaque dossier.
    We must henceforth check every file.
  • La porte restera dorénavant fermée après six heures.
    The door will hereafter stay closed after six.
  • Il a décidé de ne plus répondre dorénavant.
    He has decided not to answer from this point on.

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Etymology

FAQ

What does dorénavant mean?

From now on or henceforth.

Does it refer to the past?

No, it sets a point of change at the present.

Can it start a sentence?

Yes, often followed by a comma.

Is it one word?

Yes, dorénavant is written solid.

Is it like désormais?

Yes, both mark a change that holds from now on.

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