Causaient (en. Were causing)

/kozɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Produce an effect or a consequence.
These decisions caused frequent disputes.
Ces décisions causaient des disputes fréquentes.
Be the reason for something.
Climate changes caused migrations.
Les changements climatiques causaient des migrations.
Generate or lead to a particular state.
Stress caused health issues.
Le stress causait des problèmes de santé.

Etymology

From the verb 'causer', derived from the Latin 'causare', meaning 'to make something accountable'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

It did not cause any problems.
It did not entail any difficulty.
Cela ne causait pas de problèmes.
They caused great joy.
They brought a lot of happiness.
Ils causaient une grande joie.
It causes torment.
It generates suffering.
Cela cause du tourment.

Related Words

cause
Reason or origin of an effect.
cause
causality
Relationship between cause and effect.
causalité
cause
To provoke or lead to.
causer

Slang Meanings

Cause trouble.
Those rumors caused trouble in the team.
Ces rumeurs causaient des ennuis dans l'équipe.
Cause waves.
This news caused waves in the community.
Ces nouvelles causaient des vagues dans la communauté.