Crossword : Syntactic variations in French

Put your mastery of French grammar to the ultimate test with this challenging crossword on syntactic variations. From intricate inversions and subordinate clause structures to stylistic registers and rare syntactical constructions, this puzzle is designed for the most advanced learners. Can you navigate the full complexity of French syntax at C2 level?

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Clues

Across

3. word introducing a subclause
7. making one clause dependent
8. linking verb like to be
10. placing topic at sentence front
11. linking clauses of equal rank
12. Often

Down

1. Always
2. To want
3. Saliva
4. forming a question
5. turning verb into a noun
6. relating to pronoun use
9. Soon

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Across

3. word introducing a subclause → subordinant
7. making one clause dependent → subordination
8. linking verb like to be → copule
10. placing topic at sentence front → topicalisation
11. linking clauses of equal rank → coordination
12. Often → souvent

Down

1. Always → toujours
2. To want → vouloir
3. Saliva → salive
4. forming a question → interrogation
5. turning verb into a noun → nominalisation
6. relating to pronoun use → pronominal
9. Soon → bientot

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