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now, nowadays, now, from now on, now
/mɛ̃tnɑ̃/
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At this moment, in the present era, from this point forward, or introducing a new consideration.
Examples
Les enfants utilisent maintenant des tablettes.
Children use tablets nowadays.
Maintenant, nous serons plus prudents.
From now on, we will be more careful.
Dès maintenant, les portes restent fermées.
From this moment, the doors stay closed.
Elle habite maintenant à Lyon.
She now lives in Lyon.
Le projet est bon ; maintenant, il faut trouver de l'argent.
The project is good; now, we need to find money.
Meanings
Examples
Viens maintenant.
Come now.
Je suis libre maintenant.
I am free now.
Le repas commence maintenant.
The meal starts now.
C'est maintenant ou jamais.
It's now or never.
Que fais-tu maintenant ?
What are you doing now?
Examples
Les enfants utilisent maintenant des tablettes.
Children use tablets nowadays.
Cette rue est maintenant très calme.
This street is now very quiet.
On voyage plus facilement maintenant.
People travel more easily these days.
Elle habite maintenant à Lyon.
She now lives in Lyon.
Les gens de maintenant travaillent autrement.
People today work differently.
Examples
Maintenant, nous serons plus prudents.
From now on, we will be more careful.
À partir de maintenant, je t'appellerai chaque semaine.
From now on, I'll call you every week.
Tu devras maintenant porter un casque.
You must now wear a helmet.
Dès maintenant, les portes restent fermées.
From this moment, the doors stay closed.
Ils vont maintenant suivre ce plan.
They will now follow this plan.
Examples
Voilà mon avis ; maintenant, décide toi-même.
That's my view; that said, decide for yourself.
J'aime cette maison ; maintenant, elle coûte cher.
I like this house; however, it is expensive.
Il peut venir ; maintenant, je ne connais pas son horaire.
He can come; though, I don't know his schedule.
Le projet est bon ; maintenant, il faut trouver de l'argent.
The project is good; now, we need to find money.
Tu as raison ; maintenant, écoute aussi les autres.
You're right; now, listen to the others too.
Etymology
Originally the present participle of maintenir, literally ‘holding in the hand’.
FAQ
What does maintenant usually mean?
Now, at the present moment.
Yes. It can contrast the present era with the past.
Yes. It can mean from now on.
Can it introduce a new point?
Yes. It can mean ‘now’ or ‘however’ before a new consideration.
No. It is an invariable adverb.
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