caused

UK
/kɔːzd/
US
/kɔzd/
causedpast participle
Translations
Many accidents are caused by driver fatigue.
De nombreux accidents sont causés par la fatigue des conducteurs.
Additional translations
provoquéEmploi fréquent pour marquer une cause ou une origine; souvent interchangeable avec « causé » selon le contexte.
Definitions
Resulting from or produced by something; having been brought about.
Many accidents are caused by driver fatigue.
causeverb

caused

Past Simple

caused
Past Simple
caused
Past Participle
causing
ing-form
UK
/kɔːz/
US
/kɔz/
Translations
His irresponsible remarks caused the audience to walk out.
Ses remarques irresponsables ont provoqué le départ du public.
The heavy rains caused the river to flood.
Les fortes pluies ont causé le débordement de la rivière.
Definitions
To make something happen, especially something bad or unpleasant.
The heavy rains caused the river to flood.
To induce or compel (someone or something) to act or to experience a particular state.
His irresponsible remarks caused the audience to walk out.
Synonyms
causenoun
Definitions
A person or thing that gives rise to an action, phenomenon, or condition.
The heavy rain was the cause of the flooding in the area.
A principle, aim, or movement to which one is committed and which one is prepared to defend or advocate.
She dedicated her life to the cause of environmental conservation.
A reason for an action or condition.
The cause of his happiness was the unexpected promotion at work.
A legal action or lawsuit.
The judge dismissed the cause for lack of evidence.
causeadjective
Definitions
Relating to or connected with a charitable or social cause (attributive use).
Cause marketing campaigns can boost a company's reputation among consumers.
causeconjunction
Definitions
Informal contraction of "because", introducing a reason or explanation.
'Cause I was exhausted, I went straight to bed.