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causes

/ˈkɑzɪz/ /ˈkɔːzɪz/ /ˈkɔzɪz/

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noun

Cause, 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.

Examples :

"They identified a burst pipe as the cause of the flooding."

Ils ont identifié une canalisation rompue comme la cause de l'inondation.

outcome event action

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noun

Raisons, motifs

(especially with for and a bare noun) Sufficient reason for a state, as of emotion.

Examples :

"The end of the war was a cause for celebration."

La fin de la guerre était une raison de célébrer.

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noun

Cause, objectif, principe

A goal, aim or principle, especially one which transcends purely selfish ends.

Examples :

"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.

philosophy moral society value attitude organization politics religion

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noun

Cause, intérêt, avantage

Sake; interest; advantage.

Examples :

"She always puts her children's causes above her own needs. "

Elle fait toujours passer les intérêts de ses enfants avant ses propres besoins.

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Sujet, affaire

Any subject of discussion or debate; a matter; an affair.

Examples :

""Supporting animal shelters is one of my favorite causes." "

Soutenir les refuges pour animaux est l'un de mes sujets préférés.

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noun

Procès, action en justice

A 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.

Examples :

"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.

law action right state process

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verb

Provoque, entraîne

To set off an event or action.

Examples :

"The lightning caused thunder."

La foudre a provoqué le tonnerre.

outcome action event process

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verb

Provoquer, causer

(ditransitive) To actively produce as a result, by means of force or authority.

Examples :

"His dogged determination caused the fundraising to be successful."

Sa détermination acharnée a provoqué le succès de la collecte de fonds.

outcome action process

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verb

Provoquer, causer

To assign or show cause; to give a reason; to make excuse.

Examples :

"He causes his tardiness by saying the bus was late. "

Il justifie son retard en disant que le bus était en retard.