Causé (en. Cause)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Reason for why something happens.
The cause of the accident has not yet been determined.
La cause de l'accident n'a pas encore été déterminée.
A set of elements that explain a result.
He presented the causes of global warming.
Il a présenté les causes du réchauffement climatique.

Etymology

From Latin 'causa', meaning 'cause, motive'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be the cause of something
To be responsible for an event or a situation.
être la cause de quelque chose
because of
Due to, at the origin of.
à cause de
caused by
Indicates the element responsible for an effect.
causé par

Related Words

causative
That which provokes or leads to something.
causatif
to cause
To produce an effect, to bring about.
causer
causality
Relationship of cause and effect.
causalité

Slang Meanings

An exaggerated or silly reason.
That's a crazy reason, no one can believe that!
C'est une cause de fou, personne ne peut croire ça !
An excuse to justify a behavior.
He always has useless excuses for not coming.
Il a toujours des causes inutiles pour ne pas venir.