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French Language Grammar and Pronunciation Glossary
Clause ~ une Proposition

Definition A clause is a group of words containing a subject and a verb. There are three different types of clauses.
   
Related terms
 *  verb
 * subject
 * si clause

Grammar glossary

Types of Clauses proposition indépendente

proposition principale

proposition subordonnée

independent clause

main clause

subordinate clause

   
Lessons Si clauses - Conjunctions - Relative pronouns

  

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