No. 148 in French
cause
The French word "cause" means "cause" or "reason" in English.
In a sentence
La cause de l'accident reste inconnue.
The cause of the accident remains unknown.
In this sentence, 'cause' is used as a noun to indicate the reason or origin of the accident.
Elle soutient cette cause avec passion.
She supports this cause with passion.
Here, 'cause' is used as a noun to refer to a principle or movement that is being advocated or fought for.
Son discours a causé beaucoup de controverses.
Her speech caused much controversy.
In this sentence, 'causer' is used as a verb, derived from 'cause,' meaning 'to generate or bring about.'
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