English–French

“so” in French

French

Alsoalors · tellement · ores

Pronunciation

IPA/dɔ̃k/

Example

Il fait froid, donc je reste chez moi.

It's cold, so I stay home.

Illustration for donc (so)

How to say “so” in French

“So” in French is donc.

A spoken hinge that points from a stated fact to the consequence that follows.

Full entry for donc: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with donc

Il a beaucoup travaillé, donc il a réussi.

He worked a lot, so he succeeded.

Tips for using donc

  • Donc often appears at the start of a spoken sentence to resume a topic, draw a conclusion, or move the discussion forward.

Other French words for “so”

Il a étudié, alors il a réussi.

He studied, so he passed.

Il est tellement gentil.

He is so kind.

Il n'avait pas étudié, ores il échoua à l'examen.

He had not studied, so he failed the exam.

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