Argumentative Essay Structure and Vocabulary

Flashcards covering the structure and key vocabulary for writing an argumentative essay in French.

Introduction (Redaction Argumentative)

Present the subject, introduce the quote, and pose one or two questions.

Thèse (Redaction Argumentative)

Announce your position and give two arguments for it.

Antithèse (Redaction Argumentative)

Show the opposing point of view with one or two arguments against the initial thesis.

Conclusion (Redaction Argumentative)

Summarize the main ideas and give a personal conclusion with a possible final question.

Introducing a Subject (French)

Ce texte parle de, La question est, Ce problème concerne

Expressing an Opinion (French)

On peut penser que, Il est clair que, Il semble que

Giving an Example (French)

Par exemple, On voit cela dans, Un bon exemple est

Comparing/Opposing (French)

D'un côté / de l'autre côté, cependant, au contraire

Concluding (French)

En résumé, pour finir, cela montre que