donc
A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses (e.g., et, ou).
conjunction
a. so
Je n'avais plus de serviettes de table, donc j'ai utilisé de l'essuie-tout.I didn't have any more napkins, so I used paper towels.
b. therefore (adverb)
Les étudiants se sont plaints pendant des mois, donc l’université a changé sa politique.Students complained for months; therefore, the university has changed its policies.
c. consequently (adverb)
Camille ne s'est pas présentée à l'examen, donc elle a reçu la note de zéro.Camille did not show up for the exam. Consequently, she received a zero.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb (e.g., très, gentiment).
adverb
a. so
Qui a donc bien pu entrer dans la salle de classe sans que personne ne s'en aperçoive ?So who could have entered the classroom without anyone noticing?
b. then
Je ne t'ai pas donné de clé, comment es-tu donc entré dans la maison ?I didn't give you a key; how did you get into the house then?
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