Consequently vs Hence vs That's why vs Therefore

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Consequently

Top 3000 (courant) B2 adverb

Hence

Formel Top 3000 (courant) B2 adverb

That's why

Top 1000 (très courant)

Therefore

Formel Top 2000 (courant) B1 adverb

Le plus courant: That's why

	Consequently	Hence	That's why	Therefore
Prononciation	🇬🇧 /["/ˈkɒnsɪkwəntli/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈkɑːnsɪkwentli/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/hens/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/hens/"]/	🇬🇧 //ðæts waɪ// 🇺🇸 //ðæts waɪ//	🇬🇧 /["/ˈðeəfɔː(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈðerfɔːr/"]/
Sens	En conséquence ou en résultat de quelque chose. As a result or effect of something.	pour cette raison for that reason	C'est la raison. This is the reason.	For that reason; as a result.
Exemple	This poses a threat to agriculture and the food chain, and consequently to human health.	We suspect they are trying to hide something, hence the need for an independent inquiry.	The project was delayed. That's why we need an extension.	He's only 17 and therefore not eligible to vote.
Registre	Neutre	Formel	Neutre	Formel
Fréquence	Top 3000 (courant)	Top 3000 (courant)	Top 1000 (très courant)	Top 2000 (courant)
Niveau CEFR	B2	B2	-	B1
Nature grammaticale	adverb	adverb		adverb
Collocations	consequently, the outcome, consequently, we decided, used consequently in a sentence, consequently, it appears, the plan failed; consequently	hence the need, henceforth, hence it follows	that's why I, that's why we, that's why she, that's why they, that's why he	therefore concluded, therefore it follows, therefore we can, therefore you should, therefore the result
Antonymes	inconsequently, independently, unrelatedly	therefore, thus	-	however, nevertheless, nonetheless
Erreurs fréquentes	Using 'consequently' in informal spoken English too often., Confusing 'consequently' with 'consequent' — the former is an adverb, the latter is an adjective., Placing 'consequently' at the beginning of a sentence without a clear prior context.	Using 'hence' incorrectly as a standalone sentence., Confusing 'hence' with 'therefore' when they have slightly different usages., Forgetting to use a comma before 'hence' when it starts a new clause.	'That's why' is sometimes confused with 'that's because', which has a slightly different use., Learners often forget to follow 'that's why' with a clear explanation., Some may use 'that's why' in overly formal contexts, where a more precise term is needed.	'Therefore' is sometimes confused with 'therefor', which has a different meaning., Learners may use 'therefore' to start a sentence in informal contexts, which can sound awkward., 'Therefore' may be incorrectly placed in a sentence away from the cause or condition.
Notes d'usage	Utilisez 'par conséquent' pour montrer un résultat direct de quelque chose mentionné précédemment. C'est approprié pour l'écriture et le discours formel, mais moins courant dans les conversations de tous les jours. Use 'consequently' to show a direct result of something previously mentioned. It's suitable for writing and formal speech, but less common in everyday conversations.	Utilisé à l'écrit ou dans un langage soutenu pour expliquer des conséquences ou des raisons. Ça peut sembler un peu trop formel dans une conversation décontractée. Used in writing or formal speech to explain outcomes or reasons. It may feel too formal in casual conversations.	Utilisez 'c'est pourquoi' pour expliquer ou justifier une déclaration. C'est approprié pour la conversation et l'écriture informelle, mais peut être moins formel dans les essais. Use 'that's why' to explain or justify a statement. It's suitable for conversation and informal writing, but may be less formal in essays.	Use 'therefore' to connect ideas in formal writing or speech. It’s less common in everyday conversation and can sound stiff. Avoid it in casual contexts.

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Hence the bravery.

Hence

That's why I gave it to you.

Sherlock › S1 E1

Because I'm desperate, that's why.

'Cause it ain't there, 'cause storing dead niggers ain't my fuckin' business, that's why !

That's why I gave it to you.

Sherlock › S1 E1

Because I'm desperate, that's why.

That's why

Questions fréquentes : Consequently vs Hence vs That's why vs Therefore

Quelle est la différence entre Consequently, Hence, That's why et Therefore ?

Consequently: As a result or effect of something. Hence: for that reason That's why: This is the reason. Therefore: For that reason; as a result.

Lequel est le plus courant : Consequently, Hence, That's why et Therefore ?

That's why est le plus courant dans l'anglais de tous les jours.

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Consequently: This poses a threat to agriculture and the food chain, and consequently to human health. Hence: We suspect they are trying to hide something, hence the need for an independent inquiry. That's why: The project was delayed. That's why we need an extension. Therefore: He's only 17 and therefore not eligible to vote.

Puis-je utiliser Consequently, Hence, That's why et Therefore de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Consequently, Hence, That's why et Therefore sont proches et se recoupent parfois, mais elles diffèrent par le registre, la fréquence et l'usage, donc remplacer l'une par l'autre peut changer le sens ou le ton. Regarde les différences ci-dessus avant de substituer.