Expressing "Therefore" with "Donc"
To draw a logical conclusion from a cause, use donc (therefore, so). It connects a cause directly to its result, making it the perfect connector for stating facts or summarizing research.
| therefore, so | donc |
| The results are good, therefore the method is perfect. | Les résultats sont bons, donc la méthode est parfaite. |
| The study confirmed the result, therefore it is a fact. | L'étude a confirmé le résultat, donc c'est un fait. |
Expressing "So" or "Then" with "Alors"
You can also use alors to link a cause to an effect. While it often translates to "so" just like donc, alors is slightly more conversational. It is frequently used to express a practical consequence, a reaction, or to prompt a question based on a situation.
| The researcher is tired, so he is going to sleep. | Le chercheur est fatigué, alors il va dormir. |
| The hypothesis was false, so we are analyzing the data. | L'hypothèse était fausse, alors nous analysons les données. |
| This study is interesting, so what is your conclusion? | Cette étude est intéressante, alors quelle est votre conclusion ? |
Discussing Research and Data
When describing the scientific method, you will rely heavily on these connectors to logically link your hypotheses, data, and conclusions.
| We see the results, therefore the theory and the hypothesis are true. | Nous voyons les résultats, donc la théorie et l'hypothèse sont vraies. |
| The researcher analyzes the data, so the study is scientific. | Le chercheur analyse les données, alors l'étude est scientifique. |
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