Au niveau B1, nous apprenons à structurer des phrases complexes pour exprimer des liens logiques. Maîtriser le contraste, le but et la raison permet de parler avec beaucoup plus de précision.
1. Exprimer le Contraste (Opposition)
- Although / Even though (+ sujet + verbe) : “Bien que”.
- Although it was cold, we went out.
- In spite of / Despite (+ nom ou -ing) : “Malgré”.
- Despite the rain, we played football.
- However (début de phrase) : “Cependant”.
- I was tired. However, I couldn’t sleep.
2. Exprimer le But (Purpose)
- To / In order to / So as to (+ base verbale) : “Pour / Afin de”.
- I’m studying to pass the exam.
- So that (+ sujet + modal) : “Pour que”.
- I’ll leave now so that I won’t be late.
3. Exprimer la Raison (Reason)
- Because (+ sujet + verbe) : “Parce que”.
- I’m late because I missed the bus.
- Because of / Due to (+ nom) : “À cause de”.
- We were late because of the traffic.
- Since / As (+ sujet + verbe) : “Puisque / Comme”.
- Since it’s your birthday, I’ll pay for lunch.
💡 Résumé des structures
| Lien | Suivi d’un Nom | Suivi d’une Phrase (S+V) |
|---|---|---|
| Contraste | Despite / In spite of | Although / Even though |
| But | (For + nom) | So that / In order to |
| Raison | Because of / Due to | Because / Since / As |
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Choisis le bon connecteur selon la structure de la phrase.
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#1 the bad weather, the match was cancelled.
#2I went to the supermarket buy some milk.
#3 it was raining, they didn't wear their coats.
#4I'll give you my number you can call me later.
#5He passed the test he didn't study much.
#6The flight was delayed the fog.
#7 having no money, he was very happy.
#8I'm saving money travel around the world.
#9 you are already here, why don't you stay for dinner?
#10I was very tired. , I finished my homework.