après

preposition

(ˌ)ä-ˈprā How to pronounce après (audio)
Definition of aprèsnext
as in after
subsequent to in time or order après dinner, we retired to the living room for cigars and conversation

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after
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  • Notable Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase revealed that she was fined by the league after her comments regarding Game 1’s officiating.
    — Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 17 Sep. 2025
  • With the lead gone after that, the bats grew even quieter.
    — Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
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“Après.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apr%C3%A8s. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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