Learn French: Le résultat est positif, donc nous sommes contents. - The result is positive, therefore we are happy.

Le résultat est positif, donc nous sommes contents.

The result is positive, therefore we are happy.

Breakdown of Le résultat est positif, donc nous sommes contents.

être

to be

nous

we / us (object pronoun)

content

happy

him, it (masculine direct object pronoun)

Questions & Answers about Le résultat est positif, donc nous sommes contents.

Why use donc here instead of alors?

Both words express a consequence, but donc (therefore) highlights a direct, logical conclusion. In everyday speech, you could also use alors (so), but donc emphasizes that being happy is the strict, undeniable result of the positive outcome.

Why does contents have an s at the end?

Because adjectives in French must match the subject they describe. Here, the subject is nous (we), which is plural. Therefore, you must add an s to content to make it plural.

Is the c at the end of donc pronounced?

Yes, the c at the end of donc is pronounced like a hard English k sound. However, pay attention to the other words in this sentence: the final t in résultat and the final s in contents are completely silent!

Could I use heureux instead of contents?

Yes, but there is a slight difference in nuance. Contents usually means pleased or glad about a specific, everyday situation like this result. Heureux is a stronger word that means deeply happy or joyful.