What does ainsi que in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word ainsi que in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use ainsi que in French.

The word ainsi que in French means just as, as well as, along with, together with, plus, as I was saying, That is how. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word ainsi que

just as

conjonction (comme)

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")
Ainsi que je l'avais prévu, il était encore en retard !
Just as I expected, he arrived late again!

as well as, along with, together with, plus

conjonction (et aussi)

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")
Béatrice a prévu du café ainsi que des mignardises.
Beatrice provided coffee as well as some chocolates.

as I was saying

(pour me répéter)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Ainsi que je le disais dans mon dernier courriel, nous nous retrouverons à la fin de la semaine pour un premier bilan.

That is how

locution conjonction (c'est comme ça que)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

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