grâce à
B1thanks to, because of (positive)
Expresses positive causality - indicates that something good happened because of someone or something. The positive counterpart to 'à cause de'.
Usage
Followed by a noun or pronoun. Always implies a positive outcome or beneficial cause.
Examples
J'ai réussi mon examen grâce à ton aide.
I passed my exam thanks to your help.
Context: Thanking someone for help
Grâce à Internet, nous pouvons communiquer facilement.
Thanks to the Internet, we can communicate easily.
Context: Acknowledging a beneficial tool
Il a retrouvé son chemin grâce à son téléphone.
He found his way thanks to his phone.
Context: Positive result from using something
Synonyms & Alternatives
Important Notes
ONLY for positive outcomes! For negative causes, use 'à cause de'. This distinction is important in French.