Crossword puzzle : The relevant propositions in French

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The relevant propositions in French [B2] — VocaVerb

Put your knowledge of French relative clauses to the test! This crossword challenges you to master the use of qui, que, dont, où, and other relative pronouns that link ideas together in French. Whether introducing people, places, or concepts, relative clauses are essential for fluent, sophisticated expression at B2 level and beyond.

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Clues

Across

  1. 1. Clause that explains the noun
  2. 3. To take
  3. 8. Always
  4. 10. Would dare, conditional modal use
  5. 11. Noun referred to by a pronoun
  6. 12. Twilight, dusk at day's end

Down

  1. 2. To be necessary
  2. 3. Sometimes
  3. 4. Word that introduces a noun
  4. 5. Word linking clauses together
  5. 6. Dependent on a main clause
  6. 7. Dependent clause in grammar
  7. 9. Often

Answers

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Across

  • 1. Clause that explains the noun → explicatif
  • 3. To take → prendre
  • 8. Always → toujours
  • 10. Would dare, conditional modal use → oserait
  • 11. Noun referred to by a pronoun → antecedent
  • 12. Twilight, dusk at day's end → crepuscule

Down

  • 2. To be necessary → falloir
  • 3. Sometimes → parfois
  • 4. Word that introduces a noun → determinant
  • 5. Word linking clauses together → conjonction
  • 6. Dependent on a main clause → subordonne
  • 7. Dependent clause in grammar → subordinate
  • 9. Often → souvent

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