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découler

to follow from, to stem from

verb deh-koo-LEH Rare

Usage Note

Découler is almost always used with dedécouler 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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