so
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb (e.g., très, gentiment).
adverb
a. si
These boots are so old. I need a new pair.Ces bottes sont si vieilles. J’ai besoin d’une nouvelle paire.
b. tellement
I'm so hungry. I haven't eaten in hours.J’ai tellement faim. Je n’ai pas mangé depuis des heures.
a. aussi
You're pregnant? So am I!Tu es enceinte ? Moi aussi!
a. ainsi
Every machine so equipped must be inspected weekly.Toute machine ainsi équipée doit être inspectée chaque semaine.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Allez !).
interjection
a. alors
So, how long have you been working at the plant?Alors, depuis combien de temps travaillez-vous à l'usine ?
a. et alors
But you promised you'd come with me! - So? I changed my mind.Mais tu as promis de venir avec moi ! - Et alors ? J'ai changé d'avis.
A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses (e.g., et, ou).
conjunction
a. alors
We've already finished our work, so we're going to head home.Nous avons déjà terminé notre travail, alors nous allons rentrer à la maison.
b. donc
Brian forgot his umbrella, so he's soaked.Brian a oublié son parapluie, donc il est trempé.
c. de sorte que
I forgot to do my homework, so the teacher was annoyed.J’ai oublié de faire mes devoirs, de sorte que le professeur était mécontent.
a. pour que
I turned on the television so my kids would stop running around.J’ai allumé la télévision pour que mes enfants arrêtent de courir partout.
b. afin que
Caitlin set her alarm so we wouldn't miss the train.Caitlin a réglé son alarme afin que nous ne manquions pas le train.
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