1. Propositions
On peut exprimer l'opposition avec une proposition subordonnée circonstancielle, qui précise les circonstances de l'action. La subordonnée est introduite par une conjonction :
• d'opposition
I want to help but I am too tired.
She was supposed to come yet she didn't.
I want to help but I am too tired.
She was supposed to come yet she didn't.
• de contraste
Juliet is a Capulet whereas Romeo is a Montague.
They have no children although they have been married for years.
Juliet is a Capulet whereas Romeo is a Montague.
They have no children although they have been married for years.
2. Mots de liaison
Certains mots de liaison sont utilisés fréquemment pour exprimer une concession, une opposition ou un contraste. Ils peuvent se situer au sein d'une phrase ou en début de phrase.
I really like Harry Potter. However, Hermione is my favourite character.
I don't want to go out because it's cold. Besides, it's night already.
You are probably right about this film. Nonetheless, I would like to form my own opinion.
We'd better leave now otherwise we'll be late.
I really like Harry Potter. However, Hermione is my favourite character.
I don't want to go out because it's cold. Besides, it's night already.
You are probably right about this film. Nonetheless, I would like to form my own opinion.
We'd better leave now otherwise we'll be late.
À savoir
Ne pas confondre :
• Besides (d'ailleurs) vs beside (à côté de).
• Quite (tout à fait) vs quite (assez) : You're quite wrong vs she is quite nice.
Exercice n°1
L'opposition ne peut s'exprimer qu'avec des mots de liaison.
Coche la bonne réponse.
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L'opposition peut aussi être marquée par l'intonation, le contexte, l'usage de la négation ou la structure même de la phrase.
Exercice n°2
Parmi les propositions, trouve l'intrus.
Coche la bonne réponse.
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Or sert généralement à introduire un nouvel élément dans un raisonnement, pour amener une conséquence ou une information nouvelle. Il n'exprime ni l'opposition ni l'addition, contraitement aux autres linking words.
Exercice n°3
Choisis le connecteur qui convient le mieux.
Fais glisser les étiquettes dans les zones prévues à cet effet.
Although
because
However
whereas
imcAnswer8?
it rained all day, we had a great time. I like Michael
imcAnswer9?
he is nice and honest. Jenny has a sore throat.
imcAnswer10?
, she went to work. Gary likes to read
imcAnswer11?
his wife likes to dance. Exercice n°4
Choisis le connecteur qui convient le mieux.
Fais glisser les étiquettes dans les zones prévues à cet effet.
but
Contrary to
instead of
I have my purse
He is playing
imcAnswer12?
I forgot my wallet. He is playing
imcAnswer13?
revising for his exam. imcAnswer14?
my sister, I hate horror films. 
