Je suis content parce qu'il fait beau.
English: I am happy because it is sunny.
- Language
- French
- Level
- A2
- Unit
- Verbes et temps verbaux
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
A 'parce que' clause gives the reason for something.
When to use it
Use 'parce que' clauses to explain why something happens.
Key forms
- Proposition principale + parce que + raison
- Parce que + raison, proposition principale
- Utiliser le présent ou le passé
Examples
Elle est restée à la maison parce qu'elle était fatiguée.
English: She stayed home because she was tired.
Parce que j'étais en retard, j'ai raté le bus.
English: Because I was late, I missed the bus.
Il mange de la salade parce qu'il aime ça.
English: He eats salad because he likes it.
Tips
- The 'parce que' clause can be at the beginning or end.
- Use a comma if 'parce que' comes at the start.
- Do not use 'parce que' alone as an answer.
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