noun🔗ShareCause, raison(often with of, typically of adverse results) The source of, or reason for, an event or action; that which produces or effects a result."They identified a burst pipe as the cause of the flooding."Ils ont identifié une canalisation rompue comme la cause de l'inondation.outcomeeventactionconditionsituationtendencyessentialtoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRaison, motif(especially with for and a bare noun) Sufficient reason for a state, as of emotion."The end of the war was a cause for celebration."La fin de la guerre était une raison de célébrer.emotionmindattitudeessentialtoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCause, objectif, idéalA goal, aim or principle, especially one which transcends purely selfish ends."Helping others was her cause in life, driving her to volunteer at the local animal shelter. "Aider les autres était sa cause dans la vie, ce qui l'a poussée à faire du bénévolat au refuge animalier local.philosophyvaluemoralsocietypoliticsessentialtoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCause, intérêt, avantageSake; interest; advantage."My brother's health is my chief cause for concern right now. "La santé de mon frère est ma principale cause de préoccupation en ce moment.valuebusinesseconomyrightessentialtoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSujet, affaireAny subject of discussion or debate; a matter; an affair."The cause of the recent disagreement between siblings was the division of chores. "La cause du récent désaccord entre les frères et sœurs était la répartition des tâches ménagères.societypoliticsworldactionstateessentialtoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareProcès, affaire, causeA suit or action in court; any legal process by which a party endeavors to obtain his claim, or what he regards as his right; case; ground of action."The student filed a cause in court to challenge the unfair grading policy. "L'étudiant a intenté un procès devant le tribunal pour contester la politique de notation injuste.lawrightactionstateessentialtoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareProvoquer, causerTo set off an event or action."The lightning caused thunder."La foudre a provoqué le tonnerre.actioneventoutcomeprocessessentialtoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareProvoquer, causer(ditransitive) To actively produce as a result, by means of force or authority."His dogged determination caused the fundraising to be successful."Sa détermination acharnée a provoqué le succès de la collecte de fonds.actionoutcomeessentialtoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCauser, provoquer, motiverTo assign or show cause; to give a reason; to make excuse."My teacher caused my absence from class by giving a note explaining my sick child. "Mon professeur a justifié mon absence en classe en fournissant une note expliquant la maladie de mon enfant.outcomeactioneventessentialtoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
