Crossword puzzle : Expressing a nuanced opinion in French

Ready to test your French vocabulary? This crossword focuses on the language of nuance — the phrases and expressions that help you go beyond a simple “yes” or “no” in French. At B2 level, expressing shades of opinion is essential, so practise the key terms used to agree partially, express doubt, or qualify a point of view.

Horizontalement

1. 4. Sometimes
2. 6. To want
3. 7. A statement asserting something is true
4. 10. In relation or proportion to something else
5. 11. Relating to only part of something
6. 12. Relating to logical discussion of ideas
7. 13. Soon
8. 14. To moderate or soften an opinion

Verticalement

1. 1. Having subtle distinctions or variations
2. 2. Often
3. 3. First
4. 5. To decline or reject an idea
5. 8. Having mixed or contradictory feelings
6. 9. The state of being uncertain or unsure