Conséquemment (en. Consequently)
/kɔ̃.se.kɛm.mɑ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adverb
In a way that shows a consequence.
He worked poorly; consequently, he failed the exam.
Il a mal travaillé, conséquemment, il a échoué à l'examen.
As a result of what has been said or done previously.
The situation deteriorated, and consequently, measures were taken.
La situation s'est détériorée, et conséquemment, des mesures ont été prises.
Indicating a logical link between two ideas.
It is raining; consequently, we will stay inside.
Il pleut, conséquemment, nous resterons à l'intérieur.
Etymology
From Latin 'consequentem', which means 'following' or 'that which follows'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
as a consequence
indicating a consequence.
par conséquent
to advance consequently
to progress logically and in an orderly manner.
avancer conséquemment
to lead consequently
to act in a way that has a direct impact.
conduire conséquemment
Related Words
consequence
result or effect of an action.
conséquence
consequent
which is logically consistent with something.
conséquent
to imply
to have as a consequence.
impliquer
Slang Meanings
Expected result
You aren't doing your homework? Consequently, you are going to get a bad grade.
Tu ne fais pas tes devoirs? Conséquemment, tu vas avoir une mauvaise note.