Les connecteurs logiques et la construction d'un argument
L'essentiel en 30 secondes
Les notions à connaître
- Addition
- Moreover, furthermore, in addition, besides, what is more. Ex : Moreover, this policy has proven effective.
- Contrast / Opposition
- However, nevertheless, on the other hand, yet, whereas, although, despite, in spite of. Ex : Although he studied hard, he failed.
- Cause
- Because, since, as, due to, owing to, because of. Ex : Due to climate change, sea levels are rising.
- Consequence
- Therefore, consequently, as a result, thus, hence, so. Ex : The economy collapsed; consequently, unemployment soared.
- Example
- For instance, for example, such as, namely. Ex : Several countries, such as Norway and Denmark, have adopted this policy.
- Concession
- Admittedly, granted, it is true that, while it is true that. Ex : Admittedly, social media has some advantages.
- Conclusion
- To conclude, in conclusion, to sum up, all in all, on the whole, ultimately. Ex : All in all, the benefits outweigh the drawbacks.
- Purpose
- In order to, so as to, so that, with the aim of. Ex : Governments invest in education in order to reduce inequality.
Les erreurs à éviter en anglais
Despite she was tired, she continued.
Despite being tired, she continued. / Although she was tired, she continued. (Despite + nom ou V-ing, jamais une proposition complète.)
In one hand… In the other hand…
On (the) one hand… On the other hand… (Préposition : ON, pas IN.)
Firstly… Secondly… Thirdly… Fourthly… Fifthly…
Au-delà de 'thirdly', utilise 'moreover', 'furthermore', 'finally'. L'énumération mécanique lasse le lecteur.
To conclude, I think that in my opinion…
To conclude, it appears that… (Évite la redondance et le 'I think' répétitif. Varie les formulations.)
On the contrary, social media also has benefits.
On the other hand, social media also has benefits. ('On the contrary' = rectification, pas alternative.)
Sais-tu répondre à ces questions ?
Les corrigés détaillés sont dans le quiz du chapitre.
- Complete: "I stayed home ___ I was sick."
- Complete: "___ it was raining, we went out."
- Complete: "She studied hard. ___, she passed the exam."
- Complete: "___ the bad weather, the match took place."
- Quelle est la construction correcte avec « despite » + gérondif ?
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