Describing a process

Words to describe a process step by step: first, then, next, meanwhile, finally, step and phase, start, continue and finish, prepare, mix, add, put, become. Use this list to explain how something is made or done, in the right order, for exams and everyday life.

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Level 1

  1. prochain — next
  2. enfin — finally
  3. commencer — start
  4. finir — finish
  5. préparer — prepare
  6. terminer — end

Level 2

  1. ajouter — add
  2. mélanger — mix
  3. devenir — become
  4. mettre — put
  5. étape — step
  6. continuer — continue

Level 3

  1. d'abord — first
  2. ensuite — then
  3. phase — phase
  4. pendant ce temps — meanwhile
  5. ensuite — afterwards
  6. dès que — as soon as

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