so in French
so in French is si, tellement, vraiment — so means to a great or specified extent; very.
so in French
si
tellement
vraiment
si
In that state or manner; with that attribute. A proadjective that replaces the aforementioned adjective phrase.
ainsi
In that state or manner; with that attribute. A proadjective that replaces the aforementioned adjective phrase.
alors
In that state or manner; with that attribute. A proadjective that replaces the aforementioned adjective phrase.
donc
In that state or manner; with that attribute. A proadjective that replaces the aforementioned adjective phrase.
tellement
In that state or manner; with that attribute. A proadjective that replaces the aforementioned adjective phrase.
aussi
In that state or manner; with that attribute. A proadjective that replaces the aforementioned adjective phrase.
alors
To the (explicitly stated) extent.
donc
To the (explicitly stated) extent.
aussi
To the (explicitly stated) extent.
ben
To the (explicitly stated) extent.
du coup
To the (explicitly stated) extent.
le
To the (explicitly stated) extent.
alors
donc
aussi
ben
du coup
si
Very much.
tellement
Very much.
vraiment
Very much.
ainsi
In the same manner or to the same extent as aforementioned; likewise, also.
alors
In the same manner or to the same extent as aforementioned; likewise, also.
donc
In the same manner or to the same extent as aforementioned; likewise, also.
aussi
In the same manner or to the same extent as aforementioned; likewise, also.
afin que
In the same manner or to the same extent as aforementioned; likewise, also.
pour que
In the same manner or to the same extent as aforementioned; likewise, also.
afin que
Reduced form of 'so that', used to express purpose; in order that.
pour que
Reduced form of 'so that', used to express purpose; in order that.
le
Reduced form of 'so that', used to express purpose; in order that.
alors
As a result; for that reason; therefore; because of this; due to this.
donc
As a result; for that reason; therefore; because of this; due to this.
si
Used to connect previous conversation or events to the following question.
ainsi
Used to connect previous conversation or events to the following question.
tellement
Used to connect previous conversation or events to the following question.
aussi
Used to connect previous conversation or events to the following question.
vraiment
Used to connect previous conversation or events to the following question.
comme ça
Used to connect previous conversation or events to the following question.
alors
Used to introduce a rhetorical question.
donc
Used to introduce a rhetorical question.
ben
Used to introduce a rhetorical question.
du coup
Used to introduce a rhetorical question.
si
Used after a pause for thought to introduce a new topic, question or story, or a new thought or question in continuation of an existing topic.
alors
Used after a pause for thought to introduce a new topic, question or story, or a new thought or question in continuation of an existing topic.
tellement
Used after a pause for thought to introduce a new topic, question or story, or a new thought or question in continuation of an existing topic.
donc
Used after a pause for thought to introduce a new topic, question or story, or a new thought or question in continuation of an existing topic.
afin que
Used after a pause for thought to introduce a new topic, question or story, or a new thought or question in continuation of an existing topic.
pour que
Used after a pause for thought to introduce a new topic, question or story, or a new thought or question in continuation of an existing topic.
si
Used as a question to ask for further explanation of something said, often rhetorically or in a dismissive or impolite manner.
ainsi
Used as a question to ask for further explanation of something said, often rhetorically or in a dismissive or impolite manner.
tellement
Used as a question to ask for further explanation of something said, often rhetorically or in a dismissive or impolite manner.
afin que
Used as a question to ask for further explanation of something said, often rhetorically or in a dismissive or impolite manner.
pour que
Used as a question to ask for further explanation of something said, often rhetorically or in a dismissive or impolite manner.
vraiment
Used as a question to ask for further explanation of something said, often rhetorically or in a dismissive or impolite manner.
si
Used as a meaningless filler word to begin a response to a question.
alors
Used as a meaningless filler word to begin a response to a question.
tellement
Used as a meaningless filler word to begin a response to a question.
donc
Used as a meaningless filler word to begin a response to a question.
aussi
Used as a meaningless filler word to begin a response to a question.
vraiment
Used as a meaningless filler word to begin a response to a question.
si
(archaic) Be as you are; stand still; used especially to cows; also used by sailors.
tellement
(archaic) Be as you are; stand still; used especially to cows; also used by sailors.
vraiment
(archaic) Be as you are; stand still; used especially to cows; also used by sailors.
What does "so" mean?
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adv To a great or specified extent; very.
"I was so tired I fell asleep on the train."
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adv In the same way as something already mentioned; also.
"She likes coffee, and so do I."
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conj Used to introduce a result or consequence.
"It started raining, so we went inside."
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intj Used to introduce a new topic, question, or thought, often after a pause.
"So, what do you want to do this weekend?"
so in a sentence
- I was so tired I fell asleep on the train.
- The cake was so good we ordered a second slice.
- She likes coffee, and so do I.
- It started raining, so we went inside.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "so" in French?
"so" in French is si, tellement, vraiment. so means: To a great or specified extent; very.
How do you use "so" in a sentence?
Example: "I was so tired I fell asleep on the train." In French, "so" is si, tellement, vraiment.
Are there other ways to say "so" in French?
Yes — French has 13 translations listed for "so": si, tellement, vraiment, ainsi, alors, donc.
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