thus

donc, par conséquent

Indique que quelque chose se produit à cause de ce qui vient d’être dit.

En anglais simple : Used to show that something happens because of what you have just said.

• The road was blocked, thus delaying our arrival.
• She missed the deadline and thus lost her place.
• Lower costs thus allow us to charge less.

Synonymes : therefore, consequently

Expressions courantes : thus avoid, thus become, and thus

jusqu’à présent

Jusqu’au moment présent ou au point déjà atteint.

En anglais simple : Up to the present time or the point already reached.

• We have had no problems thus far.
• Thus far, only two people have replied.
• Her progress thus far has impressed the team.

Synonymes : so far, up to now

Expressions courantes : thus far, successful thus far

ainsi, de cette façon

De la manière montrée ou décrite.

En anglais simple : In the way that is shown or described.

• Hold the handle thus.
• The rule, thus stated, is easy to understand.
• Thus arranged, the chairs leave room for everyone.

Synonymes : in this way, so

Expressions courantes : thus arranged, thus described, thus stated