Exprimer la conséquence avec des

Think of these words like a mathematical equals sign. A + B = C. The first part is your situation. The connector is the sign. The second part is what happens next. It is very logical. You do not need complex conjugation here. You just need the right word. You place the connector between two full sentences. Sometimes you use a comma. Often, you just keep talking. In English, we usually use "so" or "therefore". French has more variety. Each word has a slightly different flavor. Some are for writing. Some are for chatting with friends. Some are for your boss. Learning the vibe of each word is key. It helps you fit into any conversation. You will sound like a pro in no time.

1. 1Start with your first complete sentence (the cause).
2. 2Add a comma (optional but helpful).
3. 3Insert your chosen connector like donc or alors.
4. 4Finish with your second complete sentence (the result).
5. 5Example structure: [Situation] + [Connector] + [Result].
6. 6Je suis fatigué + donc + je dors.
7. 7Il fait beau + alors + je sors.
8. 8You do not need to change the verbs. You do not need to check gender. The connector stays exactly the same. It is a fixed word. This is the easiest part of French grammar! Just pick the word and drop it in. It is like a grammar Lego piece. It fits perfectly every time.

You use these connectors everywhere. Use them when ordering food. Je n'aime pas la viande, donc je prends la salade. Use them when you are late. Le bus est en retard, alors j'arrive à dix heures. Use them in job interviews to show logic. Je parle trois langues, c'est pour cela que je suis utile. Use them at a party to explain your moves. J'aime cette chanson, du coup je danse. Even native speakers mess this up sometimes by being too formal. Don't worry about being perfect. Just focus on being understood. Use alors when you are speaking. Use donc when you want to sound clear. Use c'est pour ça que when you want to emphasize the reason. It's like choosing the right shoes for an outfit.

Do not use these words to start a conversation out of nowhere. You need a context first. Do not confuse consequence with cause. If you want to say "because," use parce que. Consequence looks forward to the result. Cause looks backward to the reason. Don't use par conséquent at a casual dinner. It sounds like you are reading a legal contract. It is too stiff. Avoid using du coup in a very formal letter. It is very popular now, but it is slangy. Think of it like a grammar traffic light. Green means go with donc. Yellow means be careful with du coup. Red means stop and think before using formal terms in a bar. Keep it simple at first.

The biggest mistake is mixing up donc and parce que. Remember: donc leads to the result. parce que leads to the reason. Another mistake is using alors too much. It becomes a filler word, like "um" or "so." Try to vary your vocabulary. Some people forget the comma before donc. It is not a crime, but it helps the reader. Don't use c'est pour ça que followed by a noun only. It must be followed by a full sentence with a verb. C'est pour ça que mon retard is wrong. C'est pour ça que je suis en retard is correct. Yes, even native speakers mess this up sometimes. Just take a breath and restart the sentence. It happens to the best of us!

Let's compare donc and parce que.

• Consequence: J'ai faim, donc je mange. (Hunger -> Eating).
• Cause: Je mange parce que j'ai faim. (Eating <- Hunger).

See the difference? The arrow points in opposite directions. Now let's look at alors vs donc. Alors is more common in speech. It feels more natural when telling a story. Donc feels a bit more logical and structured. It is common in both speaking and writing. C'est pour ça que is longer and more emphatic. Use it when the result is very important. It's like using a highlighter on your sentence. Par conséquent is the fancy cousin. Save it for your university essays or official emails. It is the tuxedo of connectors.