So should you be using while or whilst? First, some history: the word while was first recorded in Old English and it can be used as a noun, a verb, a relative adverb, a conjunction, or a preposition. Whilst is a later form and was first evidenced in the late 14th century.
Alors, devriez-vous utiliser pendant ou pendant? Tout d'abord, un peu d'histoire: le mot while a d'abord été enregistré en Old English et peut être utilisé comme un nom, un verbe, un adverbe relatif, une conjonction ou une préposition. Alors que c'est une forme plus tardive et a été mise en évidence à la fin du 14ème siècle.
Whilst is more limited in scope than while, and can only be used as a conjunction and relative adverb, so if you know the word you want is a noun, verb, or preposition, then while is the only possible option. As conjunctions and relative adverbs, while and whilst mean exactly the same:
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* Appetite = appétit
* Rarely = rarement
* Opinion = opinion
* Amiable = Aimable
* Comfortable = comfortable
* Doctor = docteur
* Cigarette = cigarette
* Distribution = distribution
* Election = élection
* Presentation = présentation
* Union = union
* Opposition = opposition
* Parent = parent
* Revision = révision
* Notes = notes
* Surprise = surprise
* Favourite = favori
* Finish = fini
* Rich = riche
* Probably = probablement
* Interesting = intéressant
* Cousin = cousin, Cousine
* Pale = pale (blanc)
* Patient = patient
* Bicycle = bicylette
* Enormous = énorme
Lire Plus1. Could you give me a minute?
2. (informal) Hang on a sec / Just a sec.
3. Hold on...
4. Let me see/think....
5. I'll be right with you.
6. Bear with me.
7. That'll have to wait.
8. Be patient.
9. Not so fast!
10. Hold your horses!
Numbers 9 and 10 are used for cautioning someone to wait and not make a bad decision or take reckless action
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