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"dorénavant"

By Laura K. Lawless, About.com

Definition: (adv) - from now on, henceforth

Suzanne vient de changer son nom ; dorénavant, vous devez l'appeler Suzette. - Suzanne just changed her name; from now on, you have to call her Suzette.

Dorénavant, je veux que tu fasses ton lit chaque matin - From now on, I want you to make your bed every morning.

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Pronunciation: [duh ray na va(n)]Audio Link

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