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A1 · Grammar & linking words (2)
A1 · Mots grammaticaux et connecteurs (2)
le, lui
used as the object of a verb, after the verb be or after a preposition to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified
When did you see him?
Quand l'as-tu vu ?
He took the children with him.
Synonymeshethat guythe manthe boyAntonymesherthemshela, lui, elle
used as the object of a verb, after the verb be or after a preposition to refer to a woman or girl who has already been mentioned or is easily identified
I saw her at the park yesterday and said hello.
Je l'ai vue au parc hier et je lui ai dit bonjour.
Synonymesbelonging to herhersof herAntonymeshistheirmyyourtout
all things
When we confronted him, he denied everything.
Quand nous l'avons confronté, il a tout nié.
She seemed to have everything—looks, money, intelligence.
Synonymesallthe whole thingevery single thingeverything under the sunthe worksAntonymesnothingsomethinga littlea fewdevoir
used to show that you must do something
I have to admit, the idea of marriage scares me.
Je dois l'admettre, l'idée du mariage me fait peur.
Did she have to pay a fine?
Synonymesmustneed toought toshouldbe obliged tobe required toAntonymesdon't have toneedn'tmaycanbe allowed tocependant, toutefois
used to introduce a statement that contrasts with something that has just been said
I'd love to come to your party. However, I'm very busy this week.
J'aimerais beaucoup venir à ta fête. Cependant, je suis très occupé cette semaine.
SynonymesNeverthelessNonethelessYetStillEven soDespite thatIn spite of thatAntonymesThereforeThusConsequentlyAccordinglydevoir, falloir
used to say that something is necessary or very important (sometimes involving a rule or a law)
‘Do we have to finish this today?’ ‘Yes, you must.’
« Devons-nous finir cela aujourd'hui ? » « Oui, vous le devez. »
I must ask you not to do that again.
Synonymesshouldought toneed torequiredobligednecessaryAntonymesmaycanoptionallyneedn'tshouldn'tbonjour, salut
used as a greeting when you meet somebody, in an email, when you answer the phone or when you want to attract somebody’s attention
Say hello to Liz for me.
Dis bonjour à Liz de ma part.
Hello, is there anybody there?
Synonymesgreetingshiheyhowdygood daywelcomeAntonymesgoodbyefarewelladieu























