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French HIGH LEVEL GRAMMAR/IDIOMS/EXPRESSION

I know a few, i think its not enough to pick from a variation.

Could someone give me examples of high 'UNIVERSITY LIKE' grammar?

Words also would be great

Reply 1

username1504459

Hey! What do you mean, though?

Connectives?

Reply 2

beyknowles

Original post by naxiv

I know a few, i think its not enough to pick from a variation.

Could someone give me examples of high 'UNIVERSITY LIKE' grammar?

Words also would be great

This is exactly what you need:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1444110004

Reply 3

Anna Schoon

Original post by naxiv

I know a few, i think its not enough to pick from a variation.

Could someone give me examples of high 'UNIVERSITY LIKE' grammar?

Words also would be great

More sophisticated, university-level grammar includes good use of:

- personal pronouns, particularly en and y
- relative pronouns, particularly dont, ce dont, preposition + lequel, laquelle, lesquels, lesquelles
- reported speech (and use of the conditional and conditional perfect in reported speech)
- use of the subjunctive in subordinate clauses
- use of the subjunctive after relative pronouns
- appropriate use and avoidance of the passive voice, depending on context
- use of inversions for stylistic reasons in sentences
- use of inversions in questions

If you haven't got it yet, this book might help: http://www.amazon.co.uk/French-Grammar-Essential-Sixth-Beyond/dp/095706120X - note the and Beyond bit in the title! It is an excellent book to consolidate existing knowledge and to bridge the gap between the Sixth Form and university.

And for vocab, I second beyknowles's recommendation of Mot à Mot.