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Ensuite, je répare la porte.

Ensuite, je répare la porte.
Then, I repair the door.
From Lesson 96:Sequence connectors (d'abord, puis...)·French

Breakdown of Ensuite, je répare la porte.

je
I
ensuite
then / afterwards
la porte
the door
réparer
to repair

Questions & Answers about Ensuite, je répare la porte.

What is the difference between ensuite and puis?
Both mean "then" or "next" and are used to show the next step in a sequence. They are mostly interchangeable! However, ensuite is often used for the very next logical step in a process, while puis just adds another event to the timeline. Also, ensuite is much more flexible with where you can put it in the sentence.
Can I put ensuite somewhere else in the sentence?
Yes, absolutely! While it works perfectly at the beginning here, ensuite is very flexible. You could also say Je répare ensuite la porte (placing it right after the verb) or Je répare la porte ensuite (placing it at the very end of the sentence).
Is répare an irregular verb?
No, réparer (to repair or to fix) is a standard regular -er verb. Because the subject is je, you just drop the -er from the infinitive and add the standard ending -e, giving you je répare.
Does réparer mean "to fix" as well as "to repair"?
Yes! In everyday French, réparer is the most common way to say "to fix" when you are talking about broken physical objects, like a door, a car, or a computer.

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