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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses (e.g., et, ou).
conjunction
a. ou
I think the new neighbors have seven or eight children.Je pense que les nouveaux voisins ont sept ou huit enfants.
b. ou alors
It was on a Thursday. Or a Friday; I don’t quite remember.C'était un jeudi. Ou alors un vendredi. Je ne me souviens plus très bien.
a. ou
Hurry up, or we'll miss the train!Dépêche-toi, ou nous allons rater le train !
b. sinon
Do your homework now, or you won't have time to play later.Fais tes devoirs maintenant, sinon tu n’auras pas le temps de jouer plus tard.
a. ni (with repetition of "ni")
I don't like coffee or tea, but I'd love a hot chocolate.Je n'aime ni le café ni le thé, mais je voudrais bien un chocolat chaud.
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