Chapter 45: The Art of Argument

Don't just speak. Convince. Use logical connectors to structure your thoughts.

Cependant

However

En effet

Indeed

Par conséquent

Therefore

D'abord

First

Ensuite

Next

Enfin

Finally

Click a word above

To see how to use it.

Dialogue: Le Débat

Two friends debating the best transport.

A
Alice

D'abord, la voiture est plus rapide. Ensuite, elle est plus confortable.

(First, the car is faster. Next, it is more comfortable.)

Cependant, elle pollue beaucoup. Par conséquent, je préfère le train.

(However, it pollutes a lot. Therefore, I prefer the train.)
B
Bob
A
Alice

En effet, tu as raison sur l'écologie. Enfin, le train est moins cher.

(Indeed, you are right about ecology. Finally, the train is cheaper.)

Le Coin Culturel: The Art of Debate

In France, disagreeing is not fighting; it's an intellectual sport. Dinner parties often involve lively debates about politics or philosophy. Using connectors like "Cependant" (However) or "En revanche" (On the other hand) allows you to disagree politely and intelligently. It shows you have constructed your argument.

Debate Club

Connect the two sentences logically.

Idea 1
J'aime Paris.
?
Idea 2
C'est trop cher.

I like Paris. [ _____ ] It is too expensive.


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