Consequently vs Therefore

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Consequently

Top 3000 (courant)B2adverb

Therefore

FormelTop 2000 (courant)B1adverb
Le plus formel: ThereforeLe plus courant: Therefore
 ConsequentlyTherefore
Prononciation🇬🇧 /["/ˈkɒnsɪkwəntli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈkɑːnsɪkwentli/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈðeəfɔː(r)/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈðerfɔːr/"]/
SensAs a result or effect of something.For that reason; as a result.
ExempleThis poses a threat to agriculture and the food chain, and consequently to human health.He's only 17 and therefore not eligible to vote.
RegistreNeutreFormel
FréquenceTop 3000 (courant)Top 2000 (courant)
Niveau CEFRB2B1
Nature grammaticaleadverbadverb
Collocationsconsequently, the outcome, consequently, we decided, used consequently in a sentence, consequently, it appears, the plan failed; consequentlytherefore concluded, therefore it follows, therefore we can, therefore you should, therefore the result
Antonymesinconsequently, independently, unrelatedlyhowever, nevertheless, nonetheless
Erreurs fréquentesUsing '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.'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'usageUse 'consequently' to show a direct result of something previously mentioned. It's suitable for writing and formal speech, but less common in everyday conversations.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.

Questions fréquentes : Consequently vs Therefore

Quelle est la différence entre Consequently et Therefore ?

Consequently: As a result or effect of something. Therefore: For that reason; as a result.

Lequel est le plus formel : Consequently et Therefore ?

Therefore est le plus formel de tous.

Lequel est le plus courant : Consequently et Therefore ?

Therefore est le plus courant dans l'anglais de tous les jours.

Lequel est le plus avancé : Consequently et Therefore ?

Consequently est le niveau le plus élevé, à B2, sur l'échelle CEFR.

Consequently et Therefore sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?

Consequently: B2, Therefore: B1 sur l'échelle CEFR.

Quelle est la nature grammaticale de Consequently et Therefore ?

Consequently: adverb, Therefore: adverb.

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Consequently: This poses a threat to agriculture and the food chain, and consequently to human health. Therefore: He's only 17 and therefore not eligible to vote.

Puis-je utiliser Consequently et Therefore de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Consequently 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.

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