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Aug 18
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'Grâce à' vs. 'à cause de' - What's the ...

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Ready to improve your French skills with our short, espresso-like episode? Today, Hélène from the Coffee Break French team explains the difference between grâce à and à cause de.


These two phrases both translate to 'because of', but with very different connotations. Learn how to use them correctly and avoid common mistakes in your conversations. 🗨️


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