Complex sentence – phrase complexe
Let's Define It!
What's a *complex sentence*?
A phrase complexe (complex sentence) is one that contains a main clause and one or more subordinate clauses.
For example, "Je parle maintenant à une dame qui me demande si je connais un certain Bertrand." (I'm talking now with a lady who is asking me if I know a certain Bertrand.) --> The bolded part is the main clause, while the underlined parts are the subordinate clauses.
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Let's Pronounce It!
What does it sound like in French?
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Let's Have an Example or Two!
Can a little reinforcement do the trick?
Let's now look at a couple of complex sentences: (main clause in bold)/ (subordinate clause is underlined)
La fillette lit un livre qu'elle trouve très intéressant. (The little girl is reading a book that she finds very interesting)
Je tiens un livre qui vient d'être publié et que je meurs d'envie de lire. (I'm holding a book that just got published and which I can't wait to read)
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