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Conjunction - Conjonction - French Grammar + Pronunciation Glossary

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Definition: A conjunction is a joining word - it links words or groups of words. If you can fit a word into one of the following blanks, it's a conjunction:

Do you like reading _____ writing? (and, or)
I think _____ we should talk (that)
I'll tell you _____ you arrive (if, when)

Types of conjunctions:

1) conjonction de coordination - coordinating conjunctions

2) conjonction de subordination - subordinating conjunctions

Related lessons: French conjunctions - French parts of speech

Related terms: coordinating conjunction - subordinating conjunction

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