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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
Free relative clauses are independent clauses that function as subjects, objects, or complements in a sentence. They are generally introduced by the pronouns "ce qui," "ce que," "ce dont," "ce à quoi," "ce sur quoi," and so on. | Free relative clauses are independent clauses that function as subjects, objects, or complements in a sentence. They are generally introduced by the pronouns "ce qui," "ce que," "ce dont," "ce à quoi," "ce sur quoi," and so on. | ||
== 1. Basic Structure == | == 1. Basic Structure == |
Revision as of 16:25, 16 September 2023
Free Relative Clauses and the Use of "ce qui," "ce que," "ce dont," "ce à quoi," "ce sur quoi," etc. in French
Introduction
Free relative clauses are independent clauses that function as subjects, objects, or complements in a sentence. They are generally introduced by the pronouns "ce qui," "ce que," "ce dont," "ce à quoi," "ce sur quoi," and so on.
1. Basic Structure
Free relative clauses in French have the following structure:
- Subject + Verb + ce qui/ce que/ce dont/ce à quoi/ce sur quoi + Verb + Rest of the Sentence
2. Different Forms
Ce qui
- Example: Ce qui m'étonne, c'est son attitude. (What surprises me is his attitude.)
Ce que
- Example: Ce que j'aime, c'est la musique. (What I love is music.)
Ce dont
- Example: Ce dont j'ai besoin, c'est de temps. (What I need is time.)
Ce à quoi
- Example: Ce à quoi je pense, c'est le futur. (What I am thinking about is the future.)
Ce sur quoi
- Example: Ce sur quoi nous avons décidé, c'est de voyager. (What we decided on is to travel.)
3. Exercises and Examples
Examples
- Ce que vous dites est vrai. (What you say is true.)
- Ce à quoi il pense, c'est impossible. (What he is thinking about is impossible.)
Exercises
- Exercise 1: Use "ce qui," "ce que," "ce dont," "ce à quoi," "ce sur quoi" to complete the following sentences.
- Exercise 2: Translate the following English sentences into French using free relative clauses.
Conclusion
Free relative clauses provide a way to make more complex and nuanced statements in French. They are especially useful for expressing opinions, needs, or ideas that are central to the conversation.