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.outcomeeventactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRaisons, motifs(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.emotionmindphilosophyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCause, objectif, principeA goal, aim or principle, especially one which transcends purely selfish ends."She dedicated her free time to various causes, such as environmental protection and animal rescue. "Elle a consacré son temps libre à diverses causes, telles que la protection de l'environnement et le sauvetage des animaux.philosophymoralsocietyvalueattitudeorganizationpoliticsreligionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCause, intérêt, avantageSake; interest; advantage."She always puts her children's causes above her own needs. "Elle fait toujours passer les intérêts de ses enfants avant ses propres besoins.valuebusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSujet, affaireAny subject of discussion or debate; a matter; an affair.""Supporting animal shelters is one of my favorite causes." "Soutenir les refuges pour animaux est l'un de mes sujets préférés.eventsituationactionphilosophypoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareProcès, action en justiceA 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 lawyer believed his client had causes for a lawsuit after the unfair dismissal from her job. "L'avocat pensait que son client avait des motifs pour intenter une action en justice après le licenciement abusif de son emploi.lawactionrightstateprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareProvoque, entraîneTo set off an event or action."The lightning caused thunder."La foudre a provoqué le tonnerre.outcomeactioneventprocessChat 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.outcomeactionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareProvoquer, causerTo assign or show cause; to give a reason; to make excuse."He causes his tardiness by saying the bus was late. "Il justifie son retard en disant que le bus était en retard.outcomeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
