What does ainsi in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word ainsi in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use ainsi in French.

The word ainsi in French means in this way, so, so, and so, so then, just as, as well as, along with, together with, plus, as I was saying, Amen!, So be it!, c'est la vie, that's how it is, that's just how it is, That is how, it's better that way, it's better like that, and so on and so forth, so to speak, so be it. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word ainsi

in this way

adverbe (de cette manière) (formal)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

Je vous explique que l'accident s'est passé ainsi.

ⓘCette phrase n'est pas une traduction de la phrase originale. It's easier if you do it like this. // I'm telling you the accident happened like that.

so

adverbe (introduit une conclusion)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

Ainsi donc, tu partiras demain ?

So, you're leaving tomorrow?

so, and so, so then

locution conjonction (pour résumer)

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")

Ainsi donc vous avez besoin d'argent.

just as

conjonction (comme)

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")

Ainsi que je l'avais prévu, il était encore en retard !

Just as I expected, he arrived late again!

as well as, along with, together with, plus

conjonction (et aussi)

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")

Béatrice a prévu du café ainsi que des mignardises.

Beatrice provided coffee as well as some chocolates.

as I was saying

(pour me répéter)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Ainsi que je le disais dans mon dernier courriel, nous nous retrouverons à la fin de la semaine pour un premier bilan.

Amen!

interjection (messe : expression rituelle)

(interjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!")

Le Notre-Père se conclut en disant : « Ainsi soit-il ! ».

So be it!

interjection (figuré (N'interférons pas !)

(interjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!")

Si c'est vraiment ton choix, ainsi soit-il !

c'est la vie

(c'est comme ça) (Gallicism)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

that's how it is, that's just how it is

(on n'y peut rien)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Le prêt est refusé. C'est ainsi.

The loan has been turned down. That's just how it is.

That is how

locution conjonction (c'est comme ça que)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

it's better that way, it's better like that

(amélioration)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Nous n'habitons plus chez nos grands-parents, c'est mieux ainsi.

and so on and so forth

locution adverbiale (en suivant le même principe)

Un est plus petit que deux qui est plus petit que trois qui est plus petit que quatre et ainsi de suite.

so to speak

locution adverbiale (quasiment)

Nous n'avons pour ainsi dire plus de temps à vous consacrer, désolés.

so be it

(Acceptons ce fait !)

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