adverb

ensuite

then

Ce mot sert à dire qu'une chose arrive après une autre dans le temps.

The word "ensuite" in French is an adverb meaning "then," "next," or "afterwards." It is used to indicate the sequence of events or actions in time.

Example:
"J'ai pris mon petit-déjeuner, ensuite je suis parti au travail."
(I had my breakfast, then I went to work.)

Synonyms and differences:

Puis: Also means "then" or "next," often used in storytelling or sequences. Similar to "ensuite," but sometimes "puis" can sound a bit more formal or literary.
Après: Means "after" or "afterwards," but it usually requires a complement (e.g., "après le travail," after work) whereas "ensuite" can stand alone.
Ensuite is generally neutral and common in spoken and written French to link actions or events in logical chronological order.

In short, "ensuite" helps to show what happens after something else, placing actions in a timeline.