cause
US /kɑːz/
UK /kɑːz/
1.
cause, raison
a person or thing that gives rise to an action, phenomenon, or condition
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The heavy rain was the cause of the flood.
La forte pluie a été la cause de l'inondation.
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What was the cause of the accident?
Quelle a été la cause de l'accident ?
2.
cause, idéal
a principle, aim, or movement that one is prepared to defend or advocate
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She dedicated her life to the cause of human rights.
Elle a consacré sa vie à la cause des droits de l'homme.
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They are fighting for a noble cause.
Ils se battent pour une noble cause.
1.
causer, provoquer
make (something, especially something bad) happen
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The strong winds caused a lot of damage.
Les vents forts ont causé beaucoup de dégâts.
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His reckless driving caused the accident.
Sa conduite imprudente a causé l'accident.