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French grammar C1 · Lesson 4 of 4

Connectors for an argument

Connectors show how ideas relate. To add: , , . To give a consequence: , , . To give a cause: , , .

At the start of a sentence, most connectors take a comma: . and rarely start a sentence in careful writing.

Choose the precise one: gives a cause the reader already knows, a new explanation; marks a contrast, and adds a point that supports the first.

Examples

  • Il pleut, donc nous restons.
  • Par conséquent, la réunion est reportée.
  • Puisque tu es là, aide-moi.
  • Le train est rapide ; en revanche, il est cher.
  • Je ne viendrai pas, car je suis malade.
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