Linking Words - Contrast
Mots de liaison pour exprimer le contraste
Explication
Les mots de liaison de contraste permettent d'exprimer une opposition ou une contradiction entre deux idées. Chacun a sa position et sa structure spécifique.
Usage :
Ces connecteurs enrichissent vos textes en montrant les relations logiques entre les idées.
Principaux mots de liaison de contraste
Although / Even though
+ sujet + verbe (début de phrase ou milieu)
Although it was cold, we went out.
However
En début de deuxième phrase (suivi d'une virgule)
It was cold. However, we went out.
Despite / In spite of
+ nom / gérondif (-ing)
Despite the cold weather, we went out.
But
Coordonne deux propositions dans la même phrase
It was cold, but we went out.
Comparaison structurelle
| Connecteur | Structure | Position | Exemple |
|---|---|---|---|
| Although | + clause | Début ou milieu | Although he's rich... |
| However | + clause | Début de phrase | However, he's not happy. |
| Despite | + nom/gérondif | Début de phrase | Despite his wealth... |
| But | + clause | Milieu de phrase | He's rich, but unhappy. |
Exemples
Although it was expensive, I bought the book.
→ Bien que ce soit cher, j'ai acheté le livre.
The weather was terrible. However, we enjoyed our trip.
→ Le temps était affreux. Cependant, nous avons apprécié notre voyage.
Despite being tired, she continued working.
→ Malgré sa fatigue, elle a continué à travailler.
The hotel was comfortable, but it was very noisy.
→ L'hôtel était confortable, mais très bruyant.
Exercice pratique
1. ___ it was raining, we went for a walk.
2. She studied hard. ___, she didn't pass the exam.
3. ___ the bad weather, we enjoyed our holiday.
4. The food was expensive ___ it wasn't very good.
5. ___ being tired, he continued working.
6. I like coffee, ___ I prefer tea.
7. ___ he's very rich, he's not happy.
8. The car is old. ___, it's still reliable.
9. ___ her age, she's very energetic.
10. He failed the test ___ studying all night.
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