Independent Clause - Proposition indépendante - French Grammar Glossary

Definition: An independent clause expresses a complete idea and stands alone. It is neither dependent upon nor the dependent of another clause.

Examples:

J'aime lire.
I like to read.

Habitez-vous ici ?
Do you live here?

Misspellings: proposition indépendente, independant clause

Related lessons: Subordinate clauses - Si clauses

Related term: clause