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donc — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • ergo adverb Therefore; as a result — used to introduce a logical conclusion.
  • hence adverb For this reason; therefore.
  • so adv To a great or specified extent; very.
  • therefore adv As a result; for that reason; consequently.
  • thus adv In this way or manner.

Senses

donc is used for these senses in English:

  • ergo therefore (especially in syllogisms)
  • hence (conjunctive) As a result; therefore, for this reason.
  • on earth Expletive used for emphasis after an interrogative word.
  • so In that state or manner; with that attribute. A proadjective that replaces the aforementioned adjective phrase.
  • so To the (explicitly stated) extent.
  • so In the same manner or to the same extent as aforementioned; likewise, also.
  • so As a result; for that reason; therefore; because of this; due to this.
  • so Used to introduce a rhetorical question.

hence — full definition

  1. adverb For this reason; therefore.
  2. adverb From this time onward, or from this place; used in slightly old-fashioned or formal phrasing.

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