No. 369 in French
ainsi
"Thus," "so," or "in this way."
In a sentence
Ainsi, je vais pouvoir terminer mon travail.
Thus, I will be able to finish my work.
Usage of 'ainsi' indicates a consequence or result.
Elle prépare les ingrédients ainsi que les ustensiles nécessaires.
She prepares the ingredients as well as the necessary utensils.
Here, 'ainsi que' is used to add or list items, meaning 'as well as'.
Parlez ainsi si vous voulez être compris.
Speak like this if you want to be understood.
In this case, 'ainsi' means 'like this', describing a manner or way of doing something.
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