Most common:
* Après: This is the most common and versatile way to say "afterwards". It can be used in most situations.
Other options:
* Ensuite: This is used when referring to something that happens directly after something else. It's like saying "then".
* Puis: This is similar to "ensuite" but can be used in a more formal context.
* Par la suite: This is used to refer to something that happens later in time, not necessarily immediately afterwards.
* Après coup: This is used to refer to something that happens after the fact, or as a result of something else.
Examples:
* "We went to the park and après we went to the movies." (We went to the park and afterwards we went to the movies.)
* "I ate lunch and ensuite I went to work." (I ate lunch and then I went to work.)
* "She studied hard and puis she got a good grade." (She studied hard and then she got a good grade.)
* "He lost his job and par la suite he started his own business." (He lost his job and later he started his own business.)
* "I realized my mistake après coup." (I realized my mistake afterwards.)
The best way to choose the right word depends on the specific context of your sentence.