vu que
since
Definition & meaning
Vu que is a French conjunction meaning “since,” “given that,” “seeing that,” or “because.” It introduces a reason or fact that is presented as obvious, already known, or easy to accept.
- tu es déjà là, aide-moi.
“Since you are already here, help me.” - , nous resterons chez nous.
“Seeing that it is raining, we will stay at home.”
It is common in everyday French and is generally less formal than .
Grammar & Word origin
is a subordinating conjunction, or locution conjonctive. It is normally followed by a clause with a conjugated verb, usually in the indicative mood.
Its parts are:
The expression literally means “seeing that,” but it functions as a fixed conjunction. In this use, vu does not normally change according to gender or number.
Synonyms & antonyms
- — “since,” “as”; often presents a reason that is considered obvious or already established. It is usually more concise than .
- — “given that”; more formal and explicit.
- — “as,” “since”; commonly placed at the beginning of a sentence, whereas can appear more freely.
- — “because”; more neutral and direct, without necessarily suggesting that the reason is obvious.
There is no exact grammatical antonym for . Expressions such as (“even if”) introduce contrast or concession rather than a cause, so they are not direct opposites.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Je reste ici vu que j'ai faim.conjunction
I am staying here since I am hungry.
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