Linking words

Introduction

First, firstly, first of all, to begin with, first and foremost

Addition

Secondly, thirdly, then, afterwards, next, in addition to this, beside, also, as well, on top of this, furthermore, moreover

Développement

To some extent, on most cases, in this respect, actually, basically, in fact

Conclusion

To conclude, in conclusion,, as a conclusion, in brief, in short, in a word, to sum up, to put it in a nutshell, finally, at last, lastly, eventually, in the end, last but not least

Purpose (exprimer un but)

To+BV, in order to + BV, so as to +BV, so that,

Cause

Because of + GN, due to + BV, owning to + GN, as, because, for, since, thanks to

Consequence

So, therefore, as a consequence, as a result, that’s why, this, bence

Comparaison

In comparaison with, compared to, similarly, likewise

Contrasting

Whereas, while, on the contrary, contrary to + GN, though, despite, in spite of, even if, even though, yet, however, nevertheless, still, though, instead of, unless, provided, on the one hand…, on the other hand…

Illustrating

For instance, for exemple, such as, to quote from, according to,

Opinion

To me, as mor me, as far as I am concernés, in my opinion, to my mind, in my view, from my point of view, it seems to me that, I can’t help thinking that, I'm convinced that, I am aware that, I’d like to point out