using "par contre"
- Malcolm
- Feb 19, 2022
- 1 min read
šš½PAR CONTRE šš½(pAHR-kOHN-trUH) - means although or however. It's used to contrast two statements. This is similar to using mais however (š )par contre has more intentionality.
šš½Using this expression will make your vocabulary standout in conversation. I've broken down a few specific situations where you can realistically use this.
*petite erreur: pizza is feminine so it's pronounced LA pizza, not LE
šš½Likes & Dislikes
j'aime la pizza, par contre..je n'aime pas la pizza quand il y a des ananas
i like pizza, although...I donāt like pizza when thereās pineapple
šš½Unsure
je crois que le film commence Ć 19h30, par contre je ne suis pas sĆ»r.
I believe the movie starts at 7:30, although Iām not sure
šš½Deciding
jāaime le t-shirt bleu, par contre jāaime le t-shirt rouge (aussi)
I like the blue T-shirt, although I like the red T-shirt (as well)
šš½Clarification
je sais parler franƧais, par contre pas couramment
i know how to speak French although not fluently
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I liked how the article broke down how to use par contreĀ to show contrast in French because it made a tricky grammar point easier to understand with real examples. When I was learning French last year and had a big project due, I used this online assignment helpĀ to clear up confusing parts of grammar so I could write better sentences and focus on real conversations. Reading this reminder made me want to practice par contreĀ more in my own speech.
Excellent breakdown of par contre, Cousteaux! Your examples are very practical and usable. I love that you illustrated it in different instances such as making a clarification or making a choice--extremely useful for day-to-day French. Also, thanks for the pizza tip . Lastly, your method of clear explication makes a difference, especially for learners who are preparing to take ged exam online and will be improving their language skills too!