Example: Il a organisé la réunion de façon à maximiser la productivité.
Definition
"De façon à" is a French expression used to indicate the manner or method by which something is done to achieve a specific result or purpose. For example, in 'Il a organisé la réunion de façon à maximiser la productivité,' it shows the way the meeting was organized to maximize productivity.
Translations
So as to
De modo que
Zodat
De manera que
Damit
Etymology
The phrase "De façon à" originates from French, where 'de' means 'of' or 'from,' 'façon' means 'way' or 'manner,' and 'à' means 'to' or 'in order to.' Together, they form an expression indicating purpose or method. It's a common construction in French to express how something is done to achieve a goal.
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