therefore

• Adverbe utilisé pour introduire une conclusion logique ou un résultat, signifiant « pour cette raison » ou « par conséquent ».

An adverb used to introduce a logical conclusion or result, meaning “for that reason” or “as a consequence.”

1. as a result; consequentlyB2formal

   Used to introduce a logical consequence or result of something mentioned earlier.

   par conséquent

   • She missed the bus, therefore she was late for the meeting.
   • The experiment failed, therefore the hypothesis was rejected.
   • It rained heavily, therefore the match was postponed.

   Synonymesaccordinglyconsequentlyergohencesothencethuswherefore

2. for that reason; thusC1formal

   Indicates a reason for the statement that follows; often interchangeable with “so”.

   par conséquent

   • He had no experience, therefore the employer chose another candidate.
   • The roads were icy, therefore we decided to stay home.
   • The evidence was inconclusive, therefore the case was dismissed.

   Synonymesaccordinglyconsequentlyergohencesothus

3. logical symbol (∴)C2formalbritishscientific

   Used in formal logic and mathematics to denote a logical consequence; read as “therefore”.

   Signe logique de conséquence

   • All men are mortal; Socrates is a man; ∴ Socrates is mortal.
   • If p → q and p, ∴ q.
   • Premise 1: A → B. Premise 2: A. ∴ B.

   Synonymesaccordinglyconsequentlyergohencesothenthus