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La solidarité est forte, donc l'hostilité diminue.

La solidarité est forte, donc l'hostilité diminue.
Solidarity is strong, therefore hostility decreases.
From Lesson 412:Distributive and reciprocal pronouns (les uns... les autres)·French

Questions & Answers about La solidarité est forte, donc l'hostilité diminue.

Why do we use La and l' when the English translation has no articles?
In English, abstract concepts like solidarity and hostility don't need articles. In French, you must use a definite article like la, le, or l' for abstract nouns used in a general sense.
How do we know the h in hostilité is a silent h (h muet)?
The article drops its vowel and becomes l' before it. If it were an aspirated h (h aspiré), the article would not contract, which would incorrectly give you la hostilité.
Could I use alors instead of donc to say 'therefore' or 'so'?
Yes, both work. However, donc highlights a strict, logical cause-and-effect relationship, which fits the direct contrast between these two concepts. alors is slightly less formal and usually translates better to 'so' or 'then'.
Why use forte rather than élevée here?
forte (strong) is the natural choice for abstract bonds, emotions, or social forces like solidarité. You would use élevée (high) for things that are strictly measurable by numbers, like prices or temperatures.

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