French Expression · Advanced
Dans la foulée
Immediately afterwards / In the same breath / On the heels of
Pronunciation: dahn la FOO-LAY
Meaning
Following closely in time; happening right after something else.
Example
Il a terminé sa présentation et, dans la foulée, il a répondu aux questions.
He finished his presentation and, immediately afterwards, answered the questions.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Dans la foulée out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a advanced-level French expression.