Consequently vs Hence vs That's why vs Thus

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Consequently

Top 3000 (courant) B2 adverb

Hence

Formel Top 3000 (courant) B2 adverb

That's why

Top 1000 (très courant)

Thus

Formel Top 2000 (courant) B2 adverb

Le plus courant: That's why

	Consequently	Hence	That's why	Thus
Prononciation	🇬🇧 /["/ˈkɒnsɪkwəntli/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈkɑːnsɪkwentli/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/hens/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/hens/"]/	🇬🇧 //ðæts waɪ// 🇺🇸 //ðæts waɪ//	🇬🇧 /["/ðʌs/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ðʌs/"]/
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.	pour cette raison ; donc for this reason; therefore
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.	Many scholars have argued thus.
Registre	Neutre	Formel	Neutre	Formel
Fréquence	Top 3000 (courant)	Top 3000 (courant)	Top 1000 (très courant)	Top 2000 (courant)
Niveau CEFR	B2	B2	-	B2
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	thus it follows, thus far, thus far into, thus we conclude
Antonymes	inconsequently, independently, unrelatedly	therefore, thus	-	therefore, consequently
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.	Using 'thus' in casual conversations where 'so' is more appropriate., Confusing 'thus' with 'that' in terms of meaning., Using 'thus' incorrectly as a conjunction instead of an adverb.
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.	Utilisé principalement à l'écrit ou dans un discours formel. Peut sembler trop rigide ou démodé dans une conversation informelle. Évitez de l'utiliser dans les discussions de tous les jours. Used primarily in writing or formal speech. It can sound too stiff or old-fashioned in casual conversation. Avoid using it in everyday chat.

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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

The Lord Of The Rings › The return of the king

Thus have I walked.

Thus

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

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

Consequently: As a result or effect of something. Hence: for that reason That's why: This is the reason. Thus: for this reason; therefore

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

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. Thus: Many scholars have argued thus.

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

Pas toujours. Consequently, Hence, That's why et Thus 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.