Concession

sans que

FormalC1

What follows

sans que + a clause in the subjunctive

See the subjunctive entry →

Function

Concession

Meaning

Says the expected thing DID NOT happen, and requires the subjunctive.

Position and punctuation

within the sentence · no comma

Example

La mesure est entrée en vigueur sans que les usagers en aient été informés.

The measure came into force without users having been informed.

In the DELF

the C1 synthesis

Read the full lesson : Opposition and concession →

Same function