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causing

UK
/ˈkɔːzɪŋ/
US
/ˈkɔzɪŋ/
causing around
causingnoun
causings
pl
Gerund functioning as a noun (the act of producing an effect)
Translations
causationSens abstrait et surtout technique : fait de produire un effet ou une conséquence.
The causing of unnecessary suffering is morally wrong.
La causation de souffrances inutiles est moralement répréhensible.
Additional translations
fait de provoquerTour analytique plus naturel en français courant.
Definitions
The act of bringing about or producing an effect.
The causing of unnecessary suffering is morally wrong.
causinggerund / present participle
Used attributively to describe something that causes
Translations
causalSurtout en langage scientifique, médical ou technique.
Investigators isolated the causing agent of the outbreak.
Les enquêteurs ont isolé l'agent causal de l'épidémie.
Additional translations
provoquantEmploi courant pour indiquer l'origine d'un effet ou d'un trouble.
Definitions
Bringing about an effect; producing a result.
Investigators isolated the causing agent of the outbreak.
causeverb

causing

ing-form

caused
Past Simple
caused
Past Participle
causing
ing-form
UK
/kɔːz/
US
/kɔz/
Translations
The heavy rains caused the river to flood.
Les fortes pluies ont causé le débordement de la rivière.
His irresponsible remarks caused the audience to walk out.
Ses remarques irresponsables ont provoqué le départ du public.
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
produce
prompt
initiate
trigger
result in
lead to
effect
create
generate
bring about
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.
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