French logical connectors (A1–A2)
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- Feb 17
- 2 min read
Updated: Feb 21
French connectors are essential words that help you link ideas and make your sentences clearer. Even at beginner level, using connectors will help your French sound more natural and organised.
Below are the most common logical connectors in French, grouped by function, with examples in French and English.
1. French Connectors to Add Ideas (Addition)
Use these French connectors when you want to add information.
Et (and)
FR: J’aime les crêpes et les macarons.
EN: I like crêpes and macarons.
Aussi (also)
FR: Elle aime voyager et aussi découvrir de nouvelles cultures.
EN: She loves traveling and also discovering new cultures.
De plus (moreover)
FR: Le train est rapide. De plus, il est écologique.
EN: The train is fast. Moreover, it’s eco-friendly.
2. French Connectors to Explain a Cause (Cause)
These French connectors help explain why something happens.
Parce que (because)
FR: Je suis fatigué parce que j’ai travaillé tard hier soir.
EN: I’m tired because I worked late last night.
À cause de (because of – negative reason)
FR: Nous restons à la maison à cause de la pluie.
EN: We’re staying home because of the rain.
Car (because – more formal)
FR: Il est absent car il est malade.
EN: He’s absent because he’s sick.
3. French Connectors to Show a Consequence (Result)
Use these French connectors to express a result or consequence.
Donc (so)
FR: Il fait froid, donc je mets un manteau.
EN: It’s cold, so I’m wearing a coat.
Alors (so / then)
FR: Tu es en retard, alors dépêche-toi.
EN: You’re late, so hurry up.
C’est pourquoi (that’s why)
FR: Il a beaucoup étudié. C’est pourquoi il a réussi l’examen.
EN: He studied a lot. That’s why he passed the exam.
4. French Connectors to Show Opposition (Contrast)
These French connectors are used to contrast two ideas.
Mais (but)
FR: J’aime le soleil, mais pas la chaleur.
EN: I like the sun, but not the heat.
Cependant (however)
FR: Il pleut, cependant je vais sortir.
EN: It’s raining; however, I’m going out.
En revanche (on the other hand)
FR: Ce film est triste. En revanche, il est très beau.
EN: This movie is sad. On the other hand, it’s very beautiful.
5. French Connectors to Talk About Time (Chronology)
Use these French connectors to organize actions in time.
Puis (then)
FR: Je mange, puis je vais au travail.
EN: I eat, then I go to work.
Ensuite (next)
FR: Nous avons visité le musée. Ensuite, nous sommes allés au parc.
EN: We visited the museum. Next, we went to the park.
Avant de (before)
FR: Je me lave les mains avant de manger.
EN: I wash my hands before eating.
Après (after)
FR: Après le dîner, je regarde un film.
EN: After dinner, I watch a movie.
Key Takeaways
French connectors help you connect ideas, explain reasons, show results, and organize time in French. Start by practicing a few connectors in simple sentences, and gradually add more as you gain confidence.
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