À cause
Because of
Language note: Indicates reason.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
À
[ae]
Because
Used to indicate the reason for something.
Le tarif est plus élevé à cause de la demande.
The fare is higher because of demand.
cause
[koz]
of
A preposition used to show what something is related to.
Le tarif est élevé à cause des embouteillages.
The fare is high because of the traffic jams.
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