Donc (en. So)

[dɔ̃k]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adverb

Used to deduce a conclusion.

It's raining, so we're going to stay inside.

Il pleut, donc nous allons rester à l'intérieur.

To mark a logical link between two ideas.

She is tired, so she is going to go to bed early.

Elle est fatiguée, donc elle va se coucher tôt.

To present a consequence.

He passed his exam, so he is very happy.

Il a réussi son examen, donc il est très heureux.

Derived from the Latin 'dunc', meaning 'then' or 'therefore'.

so here we are

This means it is the conclusion of something.

donc voilà

so that's it

It is an affirmation or a confirmation.

donc c'est ça

so I have to

This indicates an obligation arising from a situation.

donc je dois

thus

In this way.

ainsi

then

At that moment, or as a consequence of that.

alors

consequently

Because of that.

par conséquent

I understand, therefore.

J'ai compris, donc.

He arrived late, so consequently he missed the beginning.

Il est arrivé en retard, donc du coup il a raté le début.