donc — meaning in English
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English meaning
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
- adverb For this reason; therefore.
- adverb From this time onward, or from this place; used in slightly old-fashioned or formal phrasing.