Consequence

de sorte que

FormalB2

What follows

de sorte que + a clause in the indicative

See the subjunctive entry →

Function

Consequence

Meaning

Introduces the consequence obtained; with the subjunctive it changes meaning and states the PURPOSE.

Position and punctuation

within the sentence · no comma

Example

Les salles ont été rouvertes, de sorte que les cours ont repris dès lundi.

The rooms were reopened, so that classes resumed on Monday.

In the DELF

the B2 essay · the C1 synthesis

The trap

THE MOOD CHANGES THE MEANING. Indicative: the consequence happened. Subjunctive: it was the aim pursued. The subjunctive entry covers the second case.

Read the full lesson : Expressing consequence →

Same function