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Definition:
Conjunctions are words or phrases that connect words, phrases, clauses, or sentences. They serve to link and coordinate different elements in a sentence, expressing relationships between them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Usage:
Conjunctions are used to join words, phrases, or clauses, and they play a crucial role in constructing coherent and meaningful sentences. There are different types of conjunctions, including coordinating conjunctions (e.g., and, but, or), subordinating conjunctions (e.g., although, because, if), and correlative conjunctions (e.g., either\u2026or, neither\u2026nor).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

et (and)
mais (but)
ou (or)
donc (so)
car (because)
si (if)
lorsque (when)
puisque (since)
bien que (although)
tandis que (while)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In French, there are three main types of conjunctions<\/strong> that play crucial roles in connecting words, phrases, or clauses. Let\u2019s explore each type:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Coordinating Conjunctions<\/strong>:\n
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   • These little words join clauses or words together, making sentences longer and more informative.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
   • They connect ideas that are equal<\/strong> in importance or value.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
   • Here are seven common coordinating conjunctions in French:<\/li>\n\n\n\n
   • Car<\/strong>: Meaning \u201cbecause.\u201d\n
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     • Example: Elle est stress\u00e9e car elle a beaucoup de travail.<\/em> (She is stressed because she has a lot of work.) ^{1<\/sup>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n}
     • Mais<\/strong>: Meaning \u201cbut.\u201d\n
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       • Example: Il est fatigu\u00e9, mais dormira bien cette nuit.<\/em> (He is tired, but he will sleep well tonight.) ^{1<\/sup>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n}
       • Et<\/strong>: Meaning \u201cand.\u201d\n
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         • Example: Il fait froid et il y a beaucoup de vent.<\/em> (It\u2019s cold, and there is a lot of wind.) ^{1<\/sup>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n}
         • Donc<\/strong>: Meaning \u201ctherefore\u201d or \u201cso.\u201d\n
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           • Example: C\u2019est l\u2019\u00e9t\u00e9, donc il devrait faire chaud.<\/em> (It\u2019s summer; therefore it should be hot.) ^{1<\/sup>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n}
           • Ou<\/strong>: Meaning \u201cor.\u201d\n
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             • Example: Je voyagerai en train ou \u00e0 pied jusqu\u2019\u00e0 la gare routi\u00e8re.<\/em> (I will travel by train or on foot to the bus station.) ^{1<\/sup>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n}
             • Ni<\/strong>: Meaning \u201cneither.\u201d\n
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               • Example: Vous n\u2019\u00eates ni heureux ni triste. Juste indiff\u00e9rent.<\/em> (You are neither happy nor sad. Just indifferent.) ^{1<\/sup>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n}
               • Or<\/strong>: Meaning \u201cyet\u201d or \u201cnow.\u201d\n
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                 • Example: Elle lui a parl\u00e9, or elle ne voulait pas.<\/em> (She spoke to him, yet she didn\u2019t want to.) ^{1<\/sup>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n}
                 • Coordinating conjunctions connect independent ideas<\/strong> that carry the same weight of meaning and function in a sentence. You can use them to join adjectives, nouns, adverbs, or verbs, as well as independent clauses ^{1<\/sup>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n}
                 • Correlative Conjunctions<\/strong>:\n
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                   • These conjunctions work in pairs to connect related elements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                   • Examples include:\n
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                     • Ou\u2026 ou<\/strong>: Meaning \u201ceither\u2026 or.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                     • Ni\u2026 ni<\/strong>: Meaning \u201cneither\u2026 nor.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                     • Soit\u2026 soit<\/strong>: Meaning \u201ceither\u2026 or.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                     • Subordinating Conjunctions<\/strong>:\n
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                       • These conjunctions introduce dependent clauses<\/strong> and indicate a relationship of dependence or subordination.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                       • Examples include:\n
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                         • Parce que<\/strong>: Meaning \u201cbecause.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                         • Puisque<\/strong>: Meaning \u201csince.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                         • Quand<\/strong>: Meaning \u201cwhen.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                         • Si<\/strong>: Meaning \u201c<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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                           Marie et Pierre sont amis. (Marie and Pierre are friends.)
                           Il pleut, mais nous allons sortir. (It’s raining, but we’re going out.)
                           Tu veux du caf\u00e9 ou du th\u00e9? (Do you want coffee or tea?)
                           J’ai fini mon travail, donc je vais me reposer. (I finished my work, so I’m going to rest.)
                           Il est parti, car il avait un rendez-vous. (He left because he had an appointment.)
                           Si tu viens, nous aurons une f\u00eate. (If you come, we’ll have a party.)
                           Lorsque le soleil se couche, le ciel devient rouge. (When the sun sets, the sky turns red.)
                           Puisque tu es l\u00e0, aide-moi \u00e0 pr\u00e9parer le d\u00eener. (Since you’re here, help me prepare dinner.)
                           Bien que ce soit difficile, nous devons continuer. (Although it’s hard, we must continue.)
                           Tandis que certains \u00e9tudient, d’autres pr\u00e9f\u00e8rent se d\u00e9tendre. (While some study, others prefer to relax.)
                           Il \u00e9tudie beaucoup et r\u00e9ussit bien aux examens. (He studies a lot and does well in exams.)
                           Elle aime cuisiner, mais elle d\u00e9teste faire la vaisselle. (She loves cooking, but she hates doing the dishes.)
                           Soit tu viens avec nous, soit tu restes \u00e0 la maison. (Either you come with us, or you stay at home.)
                           Non seulement il est intelligent, mais il est aussi tr\u00e8s cr\u00e9atif. (Not only is he intelligent, but he is also very creative.)
                           Avant de partir, assure-toi d’avoir tout ce dont tu as besoin. (Before leaving, make sure you have everything you need.)
                           Malgr\u00e9 la pluie, ils ont d\u00e9cid\u00e9 de faire une promenade. (Despite the rain, they decided to take a walk.)
                           Apr\u00e8s avoir mang\u00e9, nous irons faire du shopping. (After eating, we will go shopping.)
                           Sans musique, la f\u00eate serait ennuyeuse. (Without music, the party would be boring.)
                           Hormis quelques d\u00e9tails, tout s’est bien pass\u00e9. (Except for a few details, everything went well.)
                           \u00c0 moins que tu ne viennes, la soir\u00e9e ne sera pas la m\u00eame. (Unless you come, the evening won’t be the same.)
                           Marie et Pierre vont au parc. (Marie and Pierre are going to the park.)
                           Il pleut, mais nous resterons dehors. (It’s raining, but we will stay outside.)
                           Tu veux du th\u00e9 ou du caf\u00e9? (Do you want tea or coffee?)
                           Il est fatigu\u00e9, donc il va se reposer. (He is tired, so he is going to rest.)
                           Si tu le souhaites, nous pouvons partir maintenant. (If you wish, we can leave now.)
                           Lorsque le soleil se l\u00e8ve, les oiseaux chantent. (When the sun rises, the birds sing.)
                           Puisque tu as fini, tu peux partir. (Since you’re done, you can leave.)
                           Bien que ce soit difficile, elle persiste. (Although it’s hard, she persists.)
                           Tandis que certains travaillent, d’autres se reposent. (While some work, others rest.)
                           Il \u00e9tudie beaucoup, mais il n’aime pas les examens. (He studies a lot, but he doesn’t like exams.)
                           Marie et Pierre sont all\u00e9s au cin\u00e9ma. (Marie and Pierre went to the cinema.)
                           Il pleut, mais nous avons des parapluies. (It’s raining, but we have umbrellas.)
                           Tu veux du caf\u00e9 ou du th\u00e9? (Do you want coffee or tea?)
                           Il est tard, donc nous devrions rentrer. (It’s late, so we should go home.)
                           Elle chante bien, car elle s’entra\u00eene chaque jour. (She sings well because she practices every day.)
                           Si tu veux, nous pouvons aller au parc. (If you want, we can go to the park.)
                           Lorsque le t\u00e9l\u00e9phone a sonn\u00e9, elle a r\u00e9pondu rapidement. (When the phone rang, she answered quickly.)
                           Puisque tu es occup\u00e9, je reviendrai plus tard. (Since you’re busy, I’ll come back later.)
                           Bien que fatigu\u00e9, il a continu\u00e9 \u00e0 travailler. (Although tired, he continued to work.)
                           Tandis que certains dansent, d’autres pr\u00e9f\u00e8rent discuter. (While some dance, others prefer to chat.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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