du coup
B1so, as a result, therefore
ConsequenceInformal
Extremely popular in spoken French to indicate a consequence or result. Highly informal and very trendy.
Usage
Used to connect two events where the second is a consequence of the first. Mainly used in speech and informal writing.
Examples
Il pleut, du coup on reste à la maison.
It's raining, so we're staying home.
Context: Direct consequence
J'ai raté mon bus, du coup je suis arrivé en retard.
I missed my bus, so I arrived late.
Context: Explaining a consequence
Du coup, tu viens ou pas ?
So, are you coming or not?
Context: Used at the beginning to ask about a conclusion
Important Notes
Very trendy in modern spoken French, especially among young people. Avoid in formal writing - use 'donc' or 'par conséquent' instead.