déjà/de.ʒa/
adverb · A2 · Frequency 202
adverb
Meanings
already
Used to indicate that something has happened before the time of speaking or before a reference point.
for a start; first of all
Used as a discourse marker to introduce a first point, especially in informal speech.
Examples
J'ai déjà envoyé le formulaire au service concerné.
I have already sent the form to the relevant department.
Elle avait déjà réservé une chambre avant de prendre le train.
She had already booked a room before taking the train.
Déjà, il faut distinguer les faits des rumeurs.
For a start, we must distinguish facts from rumors.
Collocations
- déjà vualready seen; déjà vu
Common mistakes
*déjà vu
déjà
Déjà is an adverb and should not be combined with the verb vu; the correct form is just déjà.
*déjà, je pense que...
déjà, je pense que...
Déjà as a discourse marker is often used in spoken language to introduce a first point; pay attention to tone and placement.