ensuite

then, next, afterwards

TimeNeutral

Used to indicate temporal sequence or to list steps in order. Essential for narrating events or giving instructions.

Usage

Typically used to connect events that happen one after another. Very useful when explaining a process or telling a story.

D'abord, on mélange les ingrédients, ensuite on cuit pendant 30 minutes.

First, we mix the ingredients, then we cook for 30 minutes.

Context: Giving cooking instructions

Je me lève à 7h, ensuite je prends mon petit-déjeuner.

I wake up at 7am, then I have my breakfast.

Context: Describing daily routine

Nous avons visité le musée, ensuite nous sommes allés au restaurant.

We visited the museum, then we went to the restaurant.

Context: Narrating past events

Very common in everyday French. Essential for A1-A2 learners to organize their speech when describing sequences.