hence in French
hence in French is d'ici, d'où, donc — hence means for this reason; therefore.
hence in French
d'ici
d'où
(conjunctive) As a result; therefore, for this reason.
donc
(conjunctive) As a result; therefore, for this reason.
ainsi
(conjunctive) As a result; therefore, for this reason.
What does "hence" mean?
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adverb For this reason; therefore.
"The bridge is closed for repairs, hence the long detour."
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adverb From this time onward, or from this place; used in slightly old-fashioned or formal phrasing.
"Ten years hence, the town looked nothing like it used to."
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hence in a sentence
- The bridge is closed for repairs, hence the long detour.
- Sales dropped sharply, hence the sudden layoffs.
- Ten years hence, the town looked nothing like it used to.
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What is "hence" in French?
"hence" in French is d'ici, d'où, donc. hence means: For this reason; therefore.
How do you use "hence" in a sentence?
Example: "The bridge is closed for repairs, hence the long detour." In French, "hence" is d'ici, d'où, donc.
Are there other ways to say "hence" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "hence": d'ici, d'où, donc, ainsi.
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