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من طرف French Synonyms
If you want to make your French sound more,x
well, French, one place to start is with your
vocabulary.x
In French classes, you tend to learn the
most common, basic terms, but there are often
various synonyms to choose from.x
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Parce que, Car, Puisque, Comme
Conjunctions of Conclusion
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The French conjunctions parce que, car, puisque,x
and comme are commonly used to draw
conclusions or otherwise relate a cause or
explanation with a result or conclusion.x
These conjunctions have similar but not identical
meanings and uses - this lesson explains the
difference.x
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Parce que Because
Parce que is a subordinating conjunction and can
begin a sentence.x
Parce que introduces a cause, explanation, or
motive - it explains why something is done.x
Example:x
Je ne suis pas venu parce que mon fils est malade.x
I didn't come because my son is sick.x
Parce qu'il n'a pas d'argent, il ne peut pas venir.x
Because he doesn't have any money, he can't come.x
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Car Because, for
Car is a coordinating conjunction, should not
begin a sentence, and is mainly found in formal
and written French.x
Car supports a judgment or
indicates a reason.x
Example:x
La réunion fut annulée car le président est malade.x
The meeting was canceled because the chairman is sick.x
David ne va pas venir, car il est à l'université.x
David isn't coming, for he is (away) at school.x
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Puisque Since, because
Puisque is a subordinating conjunction and can
begin a sentence.x
Puisque gives an obvious explanation or
justification, rather than a cause.x
Tu peux partir puisque tu es malade.x
You can leave, since you're sick.x
Puisque c'était son erreur, il m'a aidé.x
Since it was his mistake, he helped me.x
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Comme As, since
Comme is a subordinating conjunction and
usually begins a sentence.x
Comme highlights the link between a
consequence and its result.x
Examples
Comme je lis le plus vite, j'ai déjà fini.x
As I read the fastest, I've already finished.x
Comme il est faible, il ne pouvait pas le lever.x
Since he is weak, he couldn't lift it.x
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If you want to make your French sound more,x
well, French, one place to start is with your
vocabulary.x
In French classes, you tend to learn the
most common, basic terms, but there are often
various synonyms to choose from.x
..................................
Parce que, Car, Puisque, Comme
Conjunctions of Conclusion
................................
The French conjunctions parce que, car, puisque,x
and comme are commonly used to draw
conclusions or otherwise relate a cause or
explanation with a result or conclusion.x
These conjunctions have similar but not identical
meanings and uses - this lesson explains the
difference.x
----------------
Parce que Because
Parce que is a subordinating conjunction and can
begin a sentence.x
Parce que introduces a cause, explanation, or
motive - it explains why something is done.x
Example:x
Je ne suis pas venu parce que mon fils est malade.x
I didn't come because my son is sick.x
Parce qu'il n'a pas d'argent, il ne peut pas venir.x
Because he doesn't have any money, he can't come.x
--------------------
Car Because, for
Car is a coordinating conjunction, should not
begin a sentence, and is mainly found in formal
and written French.x
Car supports a judgment or
indicates a reason.x
Example:x
La réunion fut annulée car le président est malade.x
The meeting was canceled because the chairman is sick.x
David ne va pas venir, car il est à l'université.x
David isn't coming, for he is (away) at school.x
--------------------
Puisque Since, because
Puisque is a subordinating conjunction and can
begin a sentence.x
Puisque gives an obvious explanation or
justification, rather than a cause.x
Tu peux partir puisque tu es malade.x
You can leave, since you're sick.x
Puisque c'était son erreur, il m'a aidé.x
Since it was his mistake, he helped me.x
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Comme As, since
Comme is a subordinating conjunction and
usually begins a sentence.x
Comme highlights the link between a
consequence and its result.x
Examples
Comme je lis le plus vite, j'ai déjà fini.x
As I read the fastest, I've already finished.x
Comme il est faible, il ne pouvait pas le lever.x
Since he is weak, he couldn't lift it.x
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