VCE French Evaluative Writing

Je vais essayer de vous décrire

Used to introduce a description or explanation. For example: "Je vais essayer de vous décrire la situation."

Examinons

A formal way to suggest looking closely at something, equivalent to 'Let us consider' or 'Let's analyze'.

en fin de compte

Meaning ultimately, finally, or when everything is taken into consideration.

après avoir considéré ces points

A phrase used to transition to a conclusion or next logical step after reviewing previous arguments or facts.

les differences

The points or ways in which things are not the same.

en conclusion

A phrase used to summarize points or state the final decision/outcome; meaning 'in conclusion' or 'to conclude'.

Il nous appartient de…

Emphasizes responsibility or a duty that falls upon a specific group or individuals, often used as a call to action.

Il est primordial de…

Highlights the extreme importance or necessity of something; meaning 'it is crucial to' or 'it is paramount to'.

D’ici à 2050, on prévoit que…

Used to state a prediction or projection for a future date, based on current trends or data.

Ce problème ne peut plus être ignoré.

A strong statement indicating that a pressing issue requires immediate attention and can no longer be overlooked or dismissed.

Il faut agir sans plus attendre.

Expresses a strong urgency to take action promptly, without any further postponement.

La solution passe par…

Indicates where the key to resolving a problem or challenge can be found.

Le gouvernement doit prendre ses responsabilités.

A call for accountability, urging the government to acknowledge and address its duties or failures.

Il est urgent de mettre en œuvre des mesures.

Highlights the immediate need to establish and apply specific actions or policies.

La situation est alarmante et irréversible.

Describes a dire state of affairs that is cause for great concern and cannot be undone or reverted to its previous state.

une bombe à retardement

Literally 'a time bomb.' Often used metaphorically to describe a situation that is likely to become critical or problematic at some unpredictable future time.

Agissons maintenant, avant qu’il ne soit trop tard.

A direct appeal for immediate action to prevent a negative or undesirable outcome.

Il est grand temps de prendre les choses en main.

Suggests that the ideal or overdue moment has arrived to assume responsibility and manage a situation.

Ne restons pas les bras croisés.

An idiom urging active participation rather than passive observation or inaction.

Il faut que chacun prenne ses responsabilités.

Emphasizes the individual duty of each person to be accountable for their actions or role in a situation.

Cela ne peut plus durer.

A declaration that a current undesirable situation is unsustainable and must cease.

Des solutions concrètes doivent être mises en place.

Stresses the need for practical, tangible, and effective measures to resolve an issue.

Nous avons tous un rôle à jouer.

Highlights the collective responsibility and importance of individual contributions to a common goal or challenge.

Ce que nous faisons aujourd’hui déterminera demain.

Underlines the long-term impact of present actions, emphasizing foresight and consequences.

Face à cette urgence, chaque geste compte.

Encourages even small contributions, emphasizing their significance during a critical or urgent time.

Le changement commence par nous.

A powerful statement asserting that personal and collective initiative is the catalyst for broader transformation.