après

preposition

(ˌ)ä-ˈprā 

ˈä-ˌprā;

ˈa-ˌprā

: after

après tennis

—usually used in combination

après-theater party

Synonyms

• after
• behind
• below
• following
• next to
• past

Examples of après in a Sentence

après dinner, we retired to the living room for cigars and conversation

Word History

Etymology

French après-, from après after

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above