Opposition
à l'inverse
FormalC1What follows
à l'inverse + a full sentence
Function
Opposition
Meaning
Presents the symmetrical case, in a methodical comparison.
Position and punctuation
at the start of the sentence · a comma after
Example
Le premier document défend la gratuité ; à l'inverse, le second réclame une participation.
The first document defends free access; conversely, the second calls for a contribution.
In the DELF
the C1 synthesis
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