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[Front] Sentence With a Blank Area: Aurélie __ Jean se promènent avec leur chien.
Translation/Word Definitions/Hints/Other: Aurélie and Jean are walking their dog.
[Back] Answer Sentence: Aurélie et Jean se promènent avec leur chien.
Answer of Blank Area: et
Explanation: Addition
The words in the category deal with addition, or summations in sentences.
et = and

[Front] Sentence With a Blank Area: Je vais à Boston et __ à New York.
Translation/Word Definitions/Hints/Other: I am going to Boston and then to New York.
[Back] Answer Sentence: Je vais à Boston et puis à New York.
Answer of Blank Area: puis
Explanation: Addition
The words in the category deal with addition, or summations in sentences
puis = then

[Front] Sentence With a Blank Area: Je
voudrais aller à Paris __ à Rome
cette année.
Translation/Word Definitions/Hints/Other: I would like to go to Paris or Rome this year.
[Back] Answer Sentence: Je
voudrais aller à Paris ou à Rome
cette année.
Answer of Blank Area: ou
Explanation: Alternative
When you are dealing with many choices the words in this category are used.
ou = or

[Front] Sentence With a Blank Area: Elle aime __ se reposer, __ se promener.
Translation/Word Definitions/Hints/Other: She
likes either relaxing or taking walks
[Back] Answer Sentence: Elle aime soit se reposer, soit se promener.
Answer of Blank Area: soit soit
Explanation: Alternative
When you are dealing with many choices the words in this category are used.
soit ... soit ... = either ... or...

[Front] Sentence With a Blank Area: Je m'entraîne __ pouvoir gagner.
Translation/Word Definitions/Hints/Other: I'm training so I can win.
[Back] Answer Sentence: Je m'entraîne pour pouvoir gagner.
Answer of Blank Area: pour
Explanation: But
When you are talking about a purpose or a goal the words in this category are used.
pour = so

[Front] Sentence With a Blank Area: Je vous écris __ __ postuler pour le poste de directeur. (indicatif)
Translation/Word Definitions/Hints/Other: I'm
writing to you in order to apply for the
job of director.
[Back] Answer Sentence: Je
vous écris afin de postuler pour le
poste de directeur.
Answer of Blank Area: afin de
Explanation: But
When you are talking about a purpose or a goal the words in this category are used.
afin de = in order to
afin de is used in the indicatif

[Front] Sentence With a Blank Area: Je te donne mes clés __ __ tu puisses entrer.
Translation/Word Definitions/Hints/Other: I'm giving you my keys so that you can come in.
[Back] Answer Sentence: Je te donne mes clés afin que tu puisses entrer.
Answer of Blank Area: afin que
Explanation: But
When you are talking about a purpose or a goal the words in this category are used.
afin que = in order to
afin que is used in the subjonctif

[Front] Sentence With a Blank Area: Je me sens bien __ __ je viens de manger.
Translation/Word Definitions/Hints/Other: I
am feeling good because I just ate.
[Back] Answer Sentence: Je me sens bien parce que je viens de manger.
Answer of Blank Area: parce que
Explanation: Cause
If you want to talk about why something happened or what the cause of something was then the words in this category are used. In speaking people often use parce que, and in writing car.
When something happens due to a positive thing one uses grâce à. However, when something happens due to a negative thing one uses à cause de.
parce que = because

[Front] Sentence With a Blank Area: Je t'écris __ tu me manques.
Translation/Word Definitions/Hints/Other: I'm writing to you because I miss you.
[Back] Answer Sentence: Je t'écris car tu me manques.
Answer of Blank Area: car
Explanation: Cause
If you want to talk about why something happened or what the cause of something was then the words in this category are used. In speaking people often use parce que, and in writing car.
When something happens due to a positive thing one uses grâce à. However, when something happens due to a negative thing one uses à cause de.
car = because

[Front] Sentence With a Blank Area: __ __ vous, nous avons réussi!
Translation/Word Definitions/Hints/Other: Thanks to you we made it!
[Back] Answer Sentence: Grâce à vous, nous avons réussi!
Answer of Blank Area: Grâce à
Explanation: Cause
If you want to talk about why something happened or what the cause of something was then the words in this category are used. In speaking people often use parce que, and in writing car.
When something happens due to a positive thing one uses grâce à. However, when something happens due to a negative thing one uses à cause de.
grâce à (positif) = thanks to (positive)

[Front] Sentence With a Blank Area: La fête a été annulée __ __ __ la tempête.
Translation/Word Definitions/Hints/Other: The party was cancelled because of the storm.
[Back] Answer Sentence: La fête a été annulée à cause de la tempête.
Answer of Blank Area: à cause de
Explanation: Cause
If you want to talk about why something happened or what the cause of something was then the words in this category are used. In speaking people often use parce que, and in writing car.
When something happens due to a positive thing one uses grâce à. However, when something happens due to a negative thing one uses à cause de.
à cause de (negatif) = due to .... (negative) / because of ... (negative)

[Front] Sentence With a Blank Area: Tokyo est __ __ __ Toulouse.
Translation/Word Definitions/Hints/Other: Tokyo is bigger than Toulouse.
[Back] Answer Sentence: Tokyo est plus grand que Toulouse.
Answer of Blank Area: plus grand que
Explanation: Comparaison
If you want know make a comparison then the words in this category are used.
For comparisons using adjectives one can use the following linking words.
​plus (adjectif) que | ​(adjective)-er than / more (adjective) than
​aussi (adjectif) que | ​as (adjective) as
​moins (adjectif) que | ​less (adjective) than
For comparisons using adverbs one can use the following linking words.
​plus (adverbe) que | ​more (adverb) than / (adverb)-er than
​aussi (adverbe) que | ​as (adverb) as
​moins (adverbe) que | ​less (adverb) than

[Front] Sentence With a Blank Area: Ma mère est __ __ __ mon père.
Translation/Word Definitions/Hints/Other: My
mom is as smart as my father.
[Back] Answer Sentence: Ma
mère est aussi intelligente que mon
père.
Answer of Blank Area: aussi intelligente que
Explanation: Comparaison
If you want know make a comparison then the words in this category are used.
For comparisons using adjectives one can use the following linking words.
​plus (adjectif) que | ​(adjective)-er than / more (adjective) than
​aussi (adjectif) que | ​as (adjective) as
​moins (adjectif) que | ​less (adjective) than
For comparisons using adverbs one can use the following linking words.
​plus (adverbe) que | ​more (adverb) than / (adverb)-er than
​aussi (adverbe) que | ​as (adverb) as
​moins (adverbe) que | ​less (adverb) than

[Front] Sentence With a Blank Area: Elle est __ __ __ moi.
Translation/Word Definitions/Hints/Other: She is less tall than me.
[Back] Answer Sentence: Elle est moins grande que moi.
Answer of Blank Area: moins grande que
Explanation: Comparaison
If you want know make a comparison then the words in this category are used.
For comparisons using adjectives one can use the following linking words.
​plus (adjectif) que | ​(adjective)-er than / more (adjective) than
​aussi (adjectif) que | ​as (adjective) as
​moins (adjectif) que | ​less (adjective) than
For comparisons using adverbs one can use the following linking words.
​plus (adverbe) que | ​more (adverb) than / (adverb)-er than
​aussi (adverbe) que | ​as (adverb) as
​moins (adverbe) que | ​less (adverb) than

[Front] Sentence With a Blank Area: Elle court __ __ __ moi.
Translation/Word Definitions/Hints/Other: She runs faster than I do.
[Back] Answer Sentence: Elle court plus vite que moi.
Answer of Blank Area: plus vite que
Explanation: Comparaison
If you want know make a comparison then the words in this category are used.
For comparisons using adjectives one can use the following linking words.
​plus (adjectif) que | ​(adjective)-er than / more (adjective) than
​aussi (adjectif) que | ​as (adjective) as
​moins (adjectif) que | ​less (adjective) than
For comparisons using adverbs one can use the following linking words.
​plus (adverbe) que | ​more (adverb) than / (adverb)-er than
​aussi (adverbe) que | ​as (adverb) as
​moins (adverbe) que | ​less (adverb) than

[Front] Sentence With a Blank Area: Je
pratique ___ ____ ____ mon frère.
Translation/Word Definitions/Hints/Other: I practice as well as my brother.
[Back] Answer Sentence: Je pratique aussi bien que mon frère.
Answer of Blank Area: aussi bien que
Explanation: Comparaison
If you want know make a comparison then the words in this category are used.
For comparisons using adjectives one can use the following linking words.
​plus (adjectif) que | ​(adjective)-er than / more (adjective) than
​aussi (adjectif) que | ​as (adjective) as
​moins (adjectif) que | ​less (adjective) than
For comparisons using adverbs one can use the following linking words.
​plus (adverbe) que | ​more (adverb) than / (adverb)-er than
​aussi (adverbe) que | ​as (adverb) as
​moins (adverbe) que | ​less (adverb) than

[Front] Sentence With a Blank Area: Paul mange ___ ___ ____ Charles.
Translation/Word Definitions/Hints/Other: Paul
eats less frequently than Charles.
[Back] Answer Sentence: Paul mange moins fréquemment que Charles.
Answer of Blank Area: moins fréquemment que
Explanation: Comparaison
If you want know make a comparison then the words in this category are used.
For comparisons using adjectives one can use the following linking words.
​plus (adjectif) que | ​(adjective)-er than / more (adjective) than
​aussi (adjectif) que | ​as (adjective) as
​moins (adjectif) que | ​less (adjective) than
For comparisons using adverbs one can use the following linking words.
​plus (adverbe) que | ​more (adverb) than / (adverb)-er than
​aussi (adverbe) que | ​as (adverb) as
​moins (adverbe) que | ​less (adverb) than

[Front] Sentence With a Blank Area: Je continuerai à essayer __ __ j'échoue.
Translation/Word Definitions/Hints/Other: I will keep trying even if I fail.
[Back] Answer Sentence: Je continuerai à essayer même si j'échoue.
Answer of Blank Area: même si
Explanation: Concession
When talking about a concession the words in this category are used.
même si = even if

[Front] Sentence With a Blank Area: Je t'aime __ le fait que tu aimes la fin de Game of Thrones.
Translation/Word Definitions/Hints/Other: I love you despite the fact that you like the ending of Game of Thrones.
[Back] Answer Sentence: Je
t'aime malgré le fait que tu aimes
la fin de Game of Thrones.
Answer of Blank Area: malgré
Explanation: Concession
When talking about a concession the words in this category are used.
malgré + nom = despite + noun

[Front] Sentence With a Blank Area: __ __, nous devons investir dans l'énergie nucléaire.
Translation/Word Definitions/Hints/Other: In conclusion, we must invest in nuclear energy
[Back] Answer Sentence: En conclusion, nous devons investir dans l'énergie nucléaire.
Answer of Blank Area: En conclusion
Explanation: Conclusion
When you conclude an argument the words in category are useful – especially when you write an essay.
en conclusion = in conclusion

[Front] Sentence With a Blank Area: Monsieur le Président, je voudrais formuler quelques brèves observations __ __ le débat.
Translation/Word Definitions/Hints/Other: Mr
Speaker, I would like to make a few brief comments to conclude the debate.
[Back] Answer Sentence: Monsieur le Président, je voudrais formuler quelques brèves observations pour conclure le débat.
Answer of Blank Area: pour conclure
Explanation: Conclusion
When you conclude an argument the words in category are useful – especially when you write an essay.
pour conclure = to conclude

[Front] Sentence With a Blank Area: Si j'__ riche, j'__ un bateau pour voir le monde.
Translation/Word Definitions/Hints/Other: If I were rich I would buy boat to see the world.
[Back] Answer Sentence: Si j'étais riche, j'achèterais un bateau pour voir le monde.
Answer of Blank Area: étais / achèterais
Explanation: Condition
When you want to express a conditional thought or idea then this category is used. Please note the use of the conditional.
si (imparfait), + (conditionel) = if (imperfect), + (conditional)

[Front] Sentence With a Blank Area: Appelle-moi __ __ __ tu __ besoin de conseils.
Translation/Word Definitions/Hints/Other: Call me in case you need advice.
[Back] Answer Sentence: Appelle-moi au cas où tu aurais besoin de conseils.
Answer of Blank Area: au cas où aurais
Explanation: Condition
When you want to express a conditional thought or idea then this category is used. Please note the use of the conditional.
au cas où + (conditionnel) = if + (conditional)

[Front] Sentence With a Blank Area: __, Emmanuel est allé à Nice quand l'été a commencé.
Translation/Word Definitions/Hints/Other: So, Emmanuel went to Nice when the summer began.
[Back] Answer Sentence: Alors, Emmanuel est allé à Nice quand l'été a commencé.
Answer of Blank Area: Alors
Explanation: Conséquence
When speaking about consequences these linking words are used. Generally people in France use du coup to talk about consequences.
alors = so

[Front] Sentence With a Blank Area: Jean est parti tôt, __ j'ai dû faire la lessive moi-même.
Translation/Word Definitions/Hints/Other: Jean left early, so I had to do the laundry myself.
Answer of Blank Area: donc
Translation/Word Definition: Jean est parti tôt, donc j'ai dû faire la lessive moi-même.
Explanation: Conséquence
When speaking about consequences these linking words are used. Generally people in France use du coup to talk about consequences.
donc = so

[Front] Sentence With a Blank Area: __, nous devons investir dans l'éducation pour améliorer notre pays.
Translation/Word Definitions/Hints/Other: Firstly, we need to invest in education to improve our
country
[Back] Answer Sentence: Premièrement, nous devons investir dans l'éducation pour améliorer notre pays.
Answer of Blank Area: Premièrement
Explanation: Classification
This is useful when you need to write an essay. Generally you will give three arguments for or against something.
premièrement = firstly
You can use deuxièmment and troisièmement to start your second and third argument.

[Front] Sentence With a Blank Area: Une fête aura lieu vendredi prochain, __-__-__ le 19 juin.
Translation/Word Definitions/Hints/Other: A party will be held next Friday, that is to say, on the 19^th of June.
[Back] Answer Sentence: Une fête aura lieu vendredi prochain, c'est-à-dire le 19 juin.
Explanation: Explication
If you wish to clarify something then these linking words are used.
c'est-à-dire = that is to say

[Front] Sentence With a Blank Area: Elle aime regarder des films romantiques, __ __ Titanic.
Translation/Word Definitions/Hints/Other: She
loves to watch romantic films, for
example Titanic
[Back] Answer Sentence: Elle aime regarder des films romantiques, par exemple Titanic.
Answer of Blank Area: par exemple
Explanation: Illustration
If you wish to further illustrate your point, or provide an example then these linking words are used.
par exemple = for example

[Front] Sentence With a Blank Area: Vincent van Gogh est bien connu, __ pour son impact sur le post-impressionnisme.
Translation/Word Definitions/Hints/Other: Vincent van Gogh is well known, especially for his impact on post-impressionism.
[Back] Answer Sentence: Vincent van Gogh est bien connu, notamment pour son impact sur le post-impressionnisme.
Explanation: Illustration
If you wish to further illustrate your point, or provide an example then these linking words are used.
notamment = especially

[Front] Sentence With a Blank Area: Je ne peux pas venir __ __ je suis très fatigué.
Translation/Word Definitions/Hints/Other: I cannot come because I am very tired.
[Back] Answer Sentence: Je ne peux pas venir parce que je suis très fatigué.
Answer of Blank Area: parce que
Explanation: Justification
If you want to justify an idea or an argument then you can use the words in this category.
parce que = because

[Front] Sentence With a Blank Area: Aide-moi __ tu sais cuisiner.
Translation/Word Definitions/Hints/Other: Help me since you can cook.
[Back] Answer Sentence: Aide-moi puisque tu sais cuisiner.
Answer of Blank Area: puisque
Explanation: Justification
If you want to justify an idea or an argument then you can use the words in this category.
puisque = since

[Front] Sentence With a Blank Area: Je vous écris car j'ai un problème dans l'appartement. __ __, il y a une fuite d'eau.
Translation/Word Definitions/Hints/Other: I'm writing to you because I have a problem in the apartment. As a matter of fact, there is a water leak.
[Back] Answer Sentence: Je vous écris car j'ai un problème dans l'appartement. En effet, il y a une fuite d'eau.
Answer of Blank Area: En effet
Explanation: Liaison
When you like to connect ideas/arguments with each other these linking words are used.
en effet = as a matter of fact/indeed

[Front] Sentence With a Blank Area: Il est vraiment bon aux échecs. __ __, il est le champion du monde.
Translation/Word Definitions/Hints/Other: He
is really good in playing chess. In fact
he is the world champion.
[Back] Answer Sentence: Il est vraiment bon aux échecs. En fait, il est le champion du monde.
Answer of Blank Area: En fait
Explanation: Liaison
When you like to connect ideas/arguments with each other these linking words are used.
en fait = in fact

[Front] Sentence With a Blank Area: Normalement, je devrais aller au match, __ demain je suis occupé.
Translation/Word Definitions/Hints/Other: Normally I would go to the match, but tomorrow I am busy.
[Back] Answer Sentence: Normalement, je devrais aller au match, mais demain je suis occupé.
Answer of Blank Area: mais
Explanation: Opposition
When you want to provide a contrast between two things then these linking words are used.
mais = but

[Front] Sentence With a Blank Area: Je suis timide __ __ mon frère est extraverti.
Translation/Word Definitions/Hints/Other: I
am shy whereas my brother is an
extravert
[Back] Answer Sentence: Je suis timide alors que mon frère est extraverti.
Answer of Blank Area: alors que
Explanation: Opposition
When you want to provide a contrast between two things then these linking words are used.
alors que = whereas

[Front] Sentence With a Blank Area: Vous pouvez tout filmer __ le palais royal.
Translation/Word Definitions/Hints/Other: You can film everything except the royal palace.
[Back] Answer Sentence: Vous pouvez tout filmer sauf le palais royal.
Explanation: Restriction
When speaking about restrictions or exceptions these linking words are used.
sauf = except

[Front] Sentence With a Blank Area: Mon Uber a du retard. __, j'y serai assez tôt.
Translation/Word Definitions/Hints/Other: My Uber's running late. However, I'll be there soon enough.
[Back] Answer Sentence: Mon Uber a du retard. Cependant, j'y serai assez tôt.
Answer of Blank Area: Cependant
Explanation: Restriction
When speaking about restrictions or exceptions these linking words are used.
cepedant = however/but

[Front] Sentence With a Blank Area: __ pouvez-vous nous rejoindre?
Translation/Word Definitions/Hints/Other: When can you join us?
[Back] Answer Sentence: Quand pouvez-vous nous rejoindre?
Answer of Blank Area: Quand
Explanation: Temps
When talking about time these linking words are used.
quand = when

[Front] Sentence With a Blank Area: __ j'avais six ans j'ai vu, une fois, une magnifique image, dans un livre sur la Forêt Vierge qui s'appelait "Histoires Vécues"
Translation/Word Definitions/Hints/Other: When I was six years old I once saw a magnificent picture in a book about the virgin forest called "Stories Lived"
[Back] Answer Sentence: Lorsque j'avais six ans j'ai vu, une fois, une magnifique image, dans un livre sur la Forêt Vierge qui s'appelait "Histoires Vécues"
Answer of Blank Area: Lorsque
Explanation: Temps
When talking about time these linking words are used.
lorsque = when