Strong Positioning and Useful Verbs

This page continues the guide on expressing opinions by focusing on stronger expressions and relevant verbs in both English and French. It provides learners with tools to articulate more emphatic viewpoints and engage in debates or discussions.

The page begins with expressions for strong positioning:

• "All the better!"
• "That's a pity!"
• "Nonsense!"
• "This is absurd"
• "What a shame!"
• "You're joking?/Are you Kidding?/That's a joke!"

Example: "Tant mieux !" is provided as the French equivalent of "All the better!" demonstrating how to express strong approval or satisfaction in both languages.

Vocabulary: "Foutaises!" is given as the French translation for "Nonsense!" with a note that it's a familiar expression, helping learners understand the appropriate context for its use.

The document then lists useful verbs for discussing and debating opinions:

• "To side with"
• "To object to"
• "To question something"
• "To differ with someone"
• "To be positive about"
• "To disapprove of something"
• "To advise someone to do something"
• "To express an opinion"

Definition: "Se ranger du côté de / prendre parti pour qq." is provided as the French equivalent of "To side with," helping learners understand how to express support or agreement in French.

Highlight: The inclusion of these verbs emphasizes the importance of being able to not only state opinions but also engage in more complex discussions and debates in both English and French.

This comprehensive list of expressions and verbs equips learners with the necessary language tools to express their point of view in a text argumentatif or to défendre un point de vue effectively in both English and French contexts.