What do you mean by ainsi in English?

"Ainsi" in French means "thus," "so," "therefore," or "consequently." It's used to introduce a consequence, a conclusion, or an explanation of something previously mentioned.

Here are some examples:

* "Il pleut, ainsi je reste à la maison." (It's raining, thus I'm staying home.)

* "Elle a travaillé dur, ainsi elle a réussi son examen." (She worked hard, so she passed her exam.)

* "J'ai mal à la tête, ainsi je vais prendre une aspirine." (I have a headache, therefore I'm going to take an aspirin.)

* "Le soleil brille, ainsi je vais aller me promener." (The sun is shining, consequently I'm going for a walk.)

In essence, "ainsi" indicates a connection between the previous statement and the following one. It shows that the latter statement is a result of the former.