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causing

UK
/ˈkɔːzɪŋ/
US
/ˈkɔzɪŋ/
causing around

Translations

causingnoun
causings
pl
Gerund functioning as a noun (the act of producing an effect)
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.
causinggerund / present participle
Used attributively to describe something that causes
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.
causeverb

causing

Gerund

caused
Past Simple
caused
Past Participle
causing
Gerund
UK
/kɔːz/
US
/kɔz/
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.
Synonyms
produce
prompt
initiate
trigger
result in
lead to
effect
create
generate
bring about

Definitions

causingnoun
The act of bringing about or producing an effect.
The causing of unnecessary suffering is morally wrong.
causinggerund / present participle
Bringing about an effect; producing a result.
Investigators isolated the causing agent of the outbreak.
causeverb
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.
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