So, then, therefore, thus - Donc (The 145th Most Common French Word)
The French word for So, then, therefore, thus is Donc. It can be used as conjunction. This word often comes up when talking about measures, time & frequency. It is classified as a A1 word, and is the 145th most commonly used word in French. You can find example sentences below to provide context, and you can also listen to the word's pronunciation. Download our app for offline access to this and the other 3000 most common French words with over 60000 example sentences, pronunciations, and various practice types.
Pronunciation
English:
so, then, therefore, thus
French:
donc
Examples
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So I'm not the only one who had this problem. | Je ne suis donc pas le seul à avoir eu ce problème. |
He had no money, so he could not buy food. | Il n'avait pas d'argent, donc il ne pouvait pas acheter de nourriture. |
The bin lorry will not be coming tomorrow, then. | Le camion poubelle ne viendra donc pas demain. |
Time is a precious thing, so we should make the best use of it. | Le temps est une chose précieuse, nous devons donc en faire le meilleur usage. |
You know, when that guy drinks he changes. He keeps talking on and on, so I don't really want to drink with him. | Quand il boit, il devient différent. Il se répète et donc je ne veux pas boire avec lui. |
So he went in. | Donc il est rentré. |
I missed the last train, so I had to walk all the way home. | J'ai raté le dernier train, donc j'ai dû marcher tout le chemin jusqu'à chez moi. |
I've had enough, so my stomach is full. | J'en ai assez, donc mon estomac est plein. |
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The door was locked, so I couldn't get in. | La porte était fermée, donc je n’ai pas pu entrer. |
It was already late, so I went back home. | Il était tard, donc je suis rentré chez moi. |
I worked hard all day, so I was very tired. | J'avais travaillé dur toute la journée, donc j'étais très fatigué. |
It's hot today, so we can take a swim in the sea. | Il fait chaud aujourd'hui, nous pouvons donc nous baigner dans l'océan. |
So you've got hair on your chest after all. | Donc tu es un homme après tout. |
I am because you are, and therefore we are. | Je suis parce que tu es, et donc nous sommes. |
I have time, so I'll do it. | J'ai du temps, donc je le ferai. |
I want a wife and children, so I need a house. | Je veux une femme et des enfants, donc j'ai besoin d'une maison. |
I don't think, therefore I am not. | Je ne pense pas, donc je ne suis pas. |
See you tonight, then. Cheers | Alors à ce soir, donc. Tchao |
I'm also in favour so it's three to one. And thus your objection is overruled. | Je suis également en faveur, donc ça fait trois contre un. Et donc votre objection est rejetée. |
All men are mortal, all Greeks are men, therefore all Greeks are mortal. | Tous les hommes sont mortels, or les Grecs sont des hommes, donc les Grecs sont mortels. |
I think therefore I am. | Je pense donc je suis. |
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