Crossword puzzle : Expressing nuanced disagreement in French

Disagreeing in French goes far beyond a simple non! At B2 level, you’re expected to express reservations, partial disagreement, and polite objections with precision and subtlety. This crossword will challenge you to recall key phrases and vocabulary used by native speakers to push back, qualify a position, or voice doubt — without being blunt.

Horizontalement

1. 1. To soften or moderate a statement
2. 6. Act of adding subtle distinctions
3. 9. Expression of strong disagreement
4. 10. A limiting condition or qualification
5. 12. To discuss to reach an agreement
6. 13. To judge or evaluate negatively

Verticalement

1. 2. To take or grab something
2. 3. Act of compromising one's position
3. 4. Always
4. 5. Attitude of doubt or questioning
5. 7. Being against something or someone
6. 8. To weigh carefully before deciding
7. 11. often or frequently