Ch 15 · Lesson 13French · Chapter 15 · Lesson 13 · Phrase session
On the one hand...
The linking words that turn an opinion into an argument.
Why these go together
Balance two sides, contrast them, then land on a view. These are the connectors that make a spoken answer or an essay sound thought through.
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In my opinion, the debate is harder than people think.
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On the one hand it's practical; on the other, it costs too much.
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I think this argument is very strong.
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Some say it's dangerous, whereas I think it's useful.
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However, we must also think about the drawbacks.
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What's more, this solution costs almost nothing.
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Even so, not everyone has the same opinion.
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Since the problem is serious, it is better to start now.
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Although it's dangerous, I believe we can find a solution.
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Finally, it depends on the situation.
Matching
0/10Match each phrase to what it means.
Fill in the blank
0/10Put the missing word back.
À mon avis, le débat est plus qu'on ne le pense. (In my opinion, the debate is harder than people think.)
D'un côté, c'est ; de l'autre, ça coûte trop cher. (On the one hand it's practical; on the other, it costs too much.)
Je trouve que cet est très fort. (I think this argument is very strong.)
Certains disent que c'est dangereux, par contre moi, je pense que c'est . (Some say it's dangerous, whereas I think it's useful.)
Cependant, il faut aussi penser aux . (However, we must also think about the drawbacks.)
En plus, cette ne coûte presque rien. (What's more, this solution costs almost nothing.)
Pourtant, tout le monde n'a pas la même . (Even so, not everyone has the same opinion.)
Puisque le problème est grave, il vaut mieux maintenant. (Since the problem is serious, it is better to start now.)
Bien que ce soit , je crois que nous pouvons trouver une solution. (Although it's dangerous, I believe we can find a solution.)
Pour finir, cela dépend de la . (Finally, it depends on the situation.)
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