French Expression · Advanced
Par conséquent
Consequently / Therefore / As a result
Pronunciation: par kon-say-KAHN
Meaning
Used to introduce a statement that logically follows from what has just been said.
Example
Il n'a pas étudié, par conséquent, il a raté son examen.
He didn't study; consequently, he failed his exam.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Par conséquent out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a advanced-level French expression.