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/ˈðæt/ /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈðɛt/

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noun

Cela, celui-ci

Something being indicated that is there; one of those.

Examples :

"My sister brought several books to the library, and that one is about dinosaurs. "

Ma sœur a apporté plusieurs livres à la bibliothèque, et celui-ci parle de dinosaures.

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adverb

Tellement, si

(degree) To a given extent or degree.

Examples :

""The ribbon was that thin." "I disagree, I say it was not that thin, it was thicker... or maybe thinner...""

« Le ruban était si fin. » « Je ne suis pas d'accord, je dis qu'il n'était pas si fin, il était plus épais... ou peut-être plus fin... »

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adverb

Si, tellement

(degree) To a great extent or degree; very, particularly (in negative constructions).

Examples :

"The student studied diligently, so that he understood the lesson very well. "

L'étudiant a étudié avec diligence, si bien qu'il a très bien compris la leçon.

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adverb

Si, tellement

To such an extent; so. (in positive constructions).

Examples :

"Ooh, I was that happy I nearly kissed her."

J'étais tellement heureux que j'ai failli l'embrasser.

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pronoun

Cela, ce

Examples :

"He went home, and after that I never saw him again."

Il est rentré chez lui, et après cela, je ne l'ai plus jamais revu.

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pronoun

Cela, ce

The known (thing); used to refer to something just said.

Examples :

"My teacher said that the test will be on Friday. "

Mon professeur a dit que le test aurait lieu vendredi.

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pronoun

Cela, ce

(demonstrative) The aforementioned quality or proposition; used to emphatically affirm or deny a previous statement or question.

Examples :

"The water is so cold! — That it is."

C'est bien ça.

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pronoun

Qui, que, lequel

(relative) (plural that) Which, who; representing a subject, direct object, indirect object, or object of a preposition.

Examples :

"The CPR course that she took really came in handy."

Le cours de RCP qu'elle a suivi lui a vraiment été utile.

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pronoun

Qui, que, lequel

Used in place of relative adverbs such as where or when; often omitted.

Examples :

"the last time that [= when] I went to Europe"

La dernière fois que je suis allé en Europe,

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conjunction

Que

Introducing a clause which is the subject or object of a verb (such as one involving reported speech), or which is a complement to a previous statement.

Examples :

"He told me that the book is a good read."

Il m'a dit que le livre était une bonne lecture.

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conjunction

Parce que, puisque

Introducing a subordinate clause expressing a reason or cause: because, in that.

Examples :

"Be glad that you have enough to eat."

Réjouissez-vous parce que vous avez assez à manger.

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conjunction

Afin que, pour que

Introducing a subordinate clause that expresses an aim, purpose or goal ("final"), and usually contains the auxiliaries may, might or should: so, so that.

Examples :

"My parents are saving money now, so that they may buy a new car next year. "

Mes parents économisent de l'argent maintenant, afin qu'ils puissent acheter une nouvelle voiture l'année prochaine.

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conjunction

Que

Introducing — especially, but not exclusively, with an antecedent like so or such — a subordinate clause expressing a result, consequence or effect.

Examples :

"The noise was so loud that she woke up."

Le bruit était si fort qu'elle s'est réveillée.

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conjunction

Puisque, étant donné que

Introducing a premise or supposition for consideration: seeing as; inasmuch as; given that; as would appear from the fact that.

Examples :

"That the weather is sunny today, we should go for a walk in the park. "

Puisqu'il fait beau aujourd'hui, nous devrions aller nous promener dans le parc.

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conjunction

Que

Introducing a subordinate clause modifying an adverb.

Examples :

"How often did she visit him? — Twice that I saw."

À quelle fréquence lui rendait-elle visite ? — Deux fois que je l'ai vu.

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conjunction

Que

Introducing an exclamation expressing a desire or wish.

Examples :

"Oh that spring would come!"

Ah, que le printemps arrive !

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conjunction

Que

Introducing an exclamation expressing a strong emotion such as sadness or surprise.

Examples :

"My dog just ran away! That made me so sad. "

Mon chien vient de s'enfuir ! Ça m'a rendu tellement triste.

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