Donc
Example: Il pleut, donc je reste à la maison aujourd'hui.
Definition
"Donc" is a French adverb used to indicate a consequence or conclusion, similar to the English word 'therefore' or 'so.' It connects two statements by showing that the second follows logically from the first, as in 'It is raining, donc I am staying home today.'
Etymology
The French word "donc" comes from the Latin word 'dunc,' which is related to 'tunc,' meaning 'then' or 'at that time.' Over time, it evolved in Old French to express logical consequence, much like how it functions today. Did you know? "Donc" is often one of the first connectors French learners encounter because of its frequent use.
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"Donc" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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