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French Language Grammar and Pronunciation Glossary
Subordinating Conjunction
Conjonction de subordination

Definition
 
A subordinating conjunction joins a dependent clause to its main clause.

Related terms

  * clause
  * conjunction

Grammar glossary

     
Examples que
parce que
bien que
that
because
even though
     
Lesson
   
Subordinating conjunctions

  

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