/kaʁ/
Translation
because, for (conjunction)
Word origin
From Latin quare ('why, because, by which thing'), a compound of qua re ('by which thing'). As a conjunction it means 'for, because'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- quare
Examples
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He stayed at home because he was not feeling well.
, c' .
She accepted because it was the best option.
j' .
I left early because I had a train to catch.
pleut .
I'm staying at home tonight because it's raining too much.
Préviens- , j' '.
Let me know early, because I need to plan.
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(1)Grammar articles
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