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la cause
A feminine noun is used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la dame, la lune).
1. (origin)
a. cause
La cause de l'accident reste un mystère pour les enquêteurs.The cause of the accident remains a mystery to the investigators.
b. reason
Il faudrait convoquer les parents de cet élève pour comprendre la cause de son comportement.We should call in this student's parents to find out the reason for his behavior.
a. cause
Gisèle a toujours défendu la cause des femmes.Gisèle has always championed the cause of women.
3. (legal)
a. case
Ally a accepté de défendre la cause de ce client, bien qu’elle le croie coupable.Ally agreed to defend this client's case, even though she believes he's guilty.
b. cause
Chaque avocat a plaidé sa cause, puis les magistrats se sont retirés pour délibérer.Each attorney pleaded their cause, and then the judges retired to deliberate.
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