No. 5,808 in French
conséquence
Result or effect of an action or condition.
In a sentence
La conséquence de son acte fut immédiate.
The consequence of his action was immediate.
Here, 'conséquence' is used as a noun to denote the direct result of an action.
En conséquence, il a décidé de changer ses habitudes.
As a consequence, he decided to change his habits.
In this case, 'conséquence' is used in a phrase ('En conséquence') meaning 'As a consequence' to show a logical result or effect.
Les conséquences de ses choix l'ont mené là où il est aujourd'hui.
The consequences of his choices led him to where he is today.
Here, 'conséquences' is in plural form, emphasizing multiple results or effects stemming from his decisions.
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