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    Causa (en. Caused)

    /kozɑ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Event or situation that is the reason for another.
    The causa of this meeting is the economic crisis.
    La causa de cette réunion est la crise économique.
    File or case in court.
    The judge examined the causa carefully.
    Le juge a examiné la causa avec attention.
    How something is justified or founded.
    He has a legitimate causa to act like this.
    Il a une causa légitime pour agir ainsi.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'causa' meaning 'cause' or 'reason'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    it's the causa
    This is the reason why it happens.
    c'est la causa
    to have a good causa
    To have a good reason or justification.
    avoir une bonne causa
    to be the causa of something
    To be the cause of something.
    être la causa de quelque chose

    Related Words

    causative
    Who induces an action or effect.
    causatif
    causality
    Relationship between cause and effect.
    causalité
    cause
    Reason or origin of an effect.
    cause

    Slang Meanings

    A pretext, an excuse.
    He used that as a causa for not coming.
    Il a utilisé ça comme une causa pour ne pas venir.
    A vague or unserious reason.
    It was just a bogus causa to avoid going out.
    C'était juste une causa bidon pour éviter de sortir.