amorces de phrases
The English phrase "sentence starters" is translated into French as amorces de phrases.
This phrase refers to the specific words or phrases used at the beginning of a sentence to help a writer start a new thought.
What does it mean word for word?
The term amorces comes from the verb amorcer, which means to prime or to start something (like a pump or a mechanism).
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form amorces de phrases uses the plural for both the starter and the sentences, but you can use the singular amorce de phrase to refer to a single starter for a single sentence.
Did you know?
- In the world of fishing, amorces refers to the bait or groundbait thrown into the water to attract fish to a specific spot before the hook is cast.
- The term amorce is also used in French to describe a primer for a firearm or the priming of a pump. It implies that a sentence starter is the tiny spark that sets a larger mechanism of thought in motion.
- Outside of writing, an amorce can be a metaphorical 'hook' or a small piece of information used to lure someone into a larger conversation.
Examples in context
- Je voudrais d'abord souligner que…I would first like to emphasize that…
- Il est important de noter que…It is important to note that…
- En ce qui concerne…Regarding…
- Permettez-moi de vous présenter…Allow me to introduce…
- Alors, écoute…So, listen…
- Tu sais quoi?You know what…
- Écoutez, les gars…Listen, guys…
- Bon, alors…Well, then…
- Qu'est-ce que tu penses de…?What do you think of…?
- Pourquoi est-ce que…Why is it that…
- Est-ce que vous connaissez…?Do you know…?
- Comment on fait pour…?How do you do…?
- Il convient de mentionner que…It should be mentioned that…
- Un autre aspect important est…Another important aspect is…
- Dans ce contexte, on peut constater…In this context, one can observe…
- Il y a quelques années…A few years ago…
- Tout a commencé quand…It all started when…
- Une fois, j'ai vécu une expérience incroyable…Once, I had an incredible experience…
- À mon avis…In my opinion…
- Selon moi…According to me…
- Je suis convaincu que…I am convinced that…
- Il faut varier les amorces de phrases.It is necessary to vary the sentence starters.
- J'utilise des amorces de phrases pour mon essai.I use sentence starters for my essay.
- Ces amorces de phrases sont très utiles.These sentence starters are very useful.
Example conversation
Emma is helping Gabriel with his French writing assignment.
- GabrielPeux-tu m'aider avec mes amorces de phrases ?Can you help me with my sentence starters?
- EmmaBien sûr, Gabriel, je vais regarder ton texte.Of course, Gabriel, I will look at your text.
- GabrielJe trouve cela un peu difficile.I find this a little difficult.
- EmmaNe t'inquiète pas, on va trouver des solutions.Don't worry, we will find some solutions.
