alors que Learn Unstarted Literal Breakdown Recording English French Learn then alors Learn that que Learn Summary The French translation for “while” is alors que. The French, alors que, can be broken down into 2 parts:"then" (alors) and "that" (que). Practice Lesson "while" Practice (3) Lesson Learn Lesson words that, then etc. View all lesson words Lesson phrases while etc. View all lesson phrases Themed Courses Miscellaneous 20 Part of Speech Courses Conjunctions 1 Adverbs 3