Usage Note
Découler is almost always used with de — découler de means 'to result from' or 'to flow from'. It is a formal, written-register verb that draws on the image of liquid flowing downward (couler = to flow). It is commonly found in academic, legal, and analytical writing and is rarely heard in casual conversation.
Examples
"Ces problèmes découlent d'un mauvais planning."
Natural Translation
These problems stem from poor planning.
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