/səlɔ̃/
Translation
according to, depending on
Word origin
From Old French selonc, from a blend of Late Latin sublongum ('alongside') or a similar form, combining sub ('under') and longum ('along, long').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- sublongum
- English cognates
- sub-, long
Examples
, ' ' .
According to the experts, the situation should improve within six months.
, .
In my opinion, we need to change our way of working.
l'.
The price changes depending on the time of year.
, l' l' .
According to the experts, the economy will be better next year.
, ' .
In my opinion, your proposal really deserves to be considered.
est une preposition exprimant la source d'une information (according to) ou la variation (depending on). Selon moi / selon lui / selon les experts sont des formules d'attribution courantes. Selon le cas (depending on the case) et selon les circonstances (depending on circumstances) indiquent la variabilite.
D'apres est un synonyme proche mais selon est plus formel. Selon que + indicatif exprime la variation conditionnelle : le traitement varie selon que le patient est adulte ou enfant. Selon la loi (according to the law) est un usage juridique frequent.
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