Voice – voix
Let's Define It!
What's the *passive voice*?
Voice in grammar relates to the active and passive forms.
When a sentence is in la voix passive (passive voice), it indicates that the subject undergoes/experiences the action expressed by the verb rather than performs it. For example:
Le criminel est poursuivi par le policier [the criminal is chased by the police officer.]
Conversely, the voix active (active voice) indicates that the subject performs the actions expressed by the verb. For example:
Le policier poursuit le criminel [the police officer is chasing the criminal]
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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?
J'écris cette phrase à la voix active.
Cette phrase est écrite par moi à la voix passive.
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