Parce (en. Because)

/paʁs/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

conjunction

Used to introduce an explanation or a reason.

I will stay home because it’s raining.

Je vais rester à la maison parce qu'il pleut.

Serves to clarify a justification.

He left early because he had an appointment.

Il est parti tôt parce qu'il avait un rendez-vous.

Can express a personal cause.

She answered because it was urgent.

Elle a répondu parce que c'était urgent.

From the Latin 'parce', which means 'because' or 'for'.

because

Introduces an explanation or a cause.

parce que

it's because

Indicates the reason for a fact or a situation.

c'est parce que

because yes

Emphatic affirmation of the reason.

parce que oui

for

Coordination conjunction introducing an explanation.

car

since

Indicates a cause already known or accepted.

puisque

Used informally to justify an action.

I'm not coming, because it’s lame.

Je ne viens pas, parce que c'est nul.

Can be used sarcastically.

He got fired because he doesn't do anything.

Il s'est fait virer, parce qu'il ne fout rien.