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French Language Grammar and Pronunciation Glossary
Clause
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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
 * main clause
 * subordinate clause
 * independent clause

Grammar glossary

Types of
Clauses
indépendente

principale

subordonnée

independent

main

subordinate

   
Lessons Si clauses - Conjunctions - Relative pronouns

  

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