thus

• Adverbe signifiant « de cette manière » ou « par conséquent ». Il s'emploie pour indiquer la façon dont une action est faite ou pour introduire une conclusion logique ou une conséquence.

An adverb meaning "in this way" or "as a result of this." It is used to indicate the manner in which something is done or to introduce a logical conclusion or consequence.

1. As a result or consequenceB2formal

   Used to indicate that something happens because of something else.

   ainsi, par conséquent

   • He forgot his keys, thus he was locked out of the house.
   • The company lost money, thus it had to lay off employees.
   • She studied hard, thus she passed the exam with high marks.

   Synonymesaccordinglyconsequentlyhencesothencetherefore

2. In this way or mannerB2formal

   Used to describe the way something is done or happens.

   de cette manière

   • The instructions should be followed thus.
   • Thus began the long journey across the desert.
   • He explained the process thus: first, gather all materials.

   Synonymesso

• Résine aromatique gommeuse obtenue de divers arbres d'Arabie ou d'Afrique de l'Est, autrefois très prisée pour le culte, l'embaumement et l'encensement.

indénombrable

1. C2formal

   An aromatic gum resin obtained from various Arabian or East African trees, formerly valued for worship, embalming, and fumigation.

   Encens

   • The ancient Egyptians used thus in their embalming rituals.
   • Priests burned thus during religious ceremonies.
   • The traders brought thus from the Horn of Africa.

   Synonymesfrankincenseolibanum