What does en effet in French mean?

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

The word en effet in French means due to + [present participle], due to the fact that + [indicative], indeed, indeed, domino effect. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word en effet

due to + [present participle], due to the fact that + [indicative]

locution adverbiale (introduit une explication)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
La cité assiégée doit finalement se rendre. En effet, les vivres manquent et les habitants meurent les uns après les autres. Je ne pourrai pas assister à la réunion ce jour-là. En effet, je serai en vacances.
The besieged city must finally surrender, as there are food shortages and the inhabitants are dying one after the other.

indeed

locution adverbiale (effectivement, c'est exact)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
En effet, il y a une erreur de calcul dans mon tableau.
There is indeed a calculation mistake in this table.

indeed

locution adverbiale (indique un accord) (formal)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
– Cet élève a bien progressé au deuxième trimestre. – En effet, il a gagné 3 points sur sa moyenne.
"This pupil has made good progress in the second term." "You're right, he's three points up on his average."

domino effect

nom masculin (faits s'enchaînant)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

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