Maintenant vs Désormais: What is the difference between the two?

Melvin P.A2Kwiziq community member

Maintenant vs Désormais: What is the difference between the two?

Asked 8 years ago
AurélieNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer
Bonjour Melvin ! "Maintenant" means "now" in a general sense, while "désormais" means "now / from now on" as opposed to the time before, it marks a break between before and now. I hope that's helpful !
CélineNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Bonjour Ash,

I am sorry it took us so long to answer.

Here is a link that will answer your question in details: 

désormais / dorénavant

I hope this is helpful.

Bonne journée!

Ash D.C1Kwiziq community member

What's the difference between desormais and dorenavant?

Maintenant vs Désormais: What is the difference between the two?

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