Je chante, et ensuite je lis un livre.

I sing, and then I read a book.

Breakdown of Je chante, et ensuite je lis un livre.

• je: I
• et: and
• chanter: to sing
• lire: to read
• le livre: the book
• ensuite: then

Questions & Answers about Je chante, et ensuite je lis un livre.

What does ensuite mean?

Ensuite means “then” or “afterwards” in English. It indicates what happens next in a sequence of actions.

Why do we say je lis un livre instead of je lis livre?

In French, you almost always need an article in front of a noun. Here, un is the indefinite article for masculine nouns, so “I read a book” is je lis un livre, not je lis livre.

Is the comma before et always necessary in French?

Usually, a comma before et in French isn’t mandatory. However, sometimes writers place it there to show a pause or for clarity. It can be a stylistic choice.

How do we pronounce chante?

You pronounce it like “shont,” with a nasal “an” sound (similar to “on” but through the nose). The final -e is silent.