aussitôt

Aussitôt is a French adverb that translates to "immediately," "at once," or "as soon as" in English. It is used to indicate that an action or event occurs without delay or very shortly after another event. Its usage emphasizes promptness and immediacy.

The word is often paired with conjunctions like "que" to form the expression "aussitôt que." This phrase means "as soon as" and introduces a subordinate clause indicating the condition or timing for the main clause to occur. For example, "Je partirai aussitôt que le soleil se lèvera" translates to "I will leave as soon as the sun rises."

In everyday conversation, "aussitôt" conveys a sense of urgency or swiftness. It can be used to describe a reaction, a decision, or the completion of a task. For instance, one might say "Il a compris aussitôt" meaning "He understood immediately." The adverb's position in a sentence can vary, but it typically precedes the verb it modifies or follows it, depending on the emphasis desired. Its function is to clearly delineate the rapid succession of events or the immediate nature of an action.