Advanced French Grammar for B2 Level

In this unit, we will delve into the advanced aspects of French grammar that are essential for achieving B2 level proficiency. This includes understanding and using complex sentence structures, mastering all French verb tenses and moods, and applying advanced grammatical structures in writing and conversation.

Complex Sentence Structures

At the B2 level, you will be expected to understand and use complex sentence structures. This includes compound sentences (two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction) and complex sentences (an independent clause joined by one or more dependent clauses).

For example, a compound sentence might be: "Je suis allé au marché et j'ai acheté des pommes." (I went to the market and I bought some apples.) A complex sentence might be: "Bien que je sois fatigué, je vais finir ce travail." (Although I am tired, I will finish this work.)

Mastery of All French Verb Tenses and Moods

French has a number of verb tenses and moods that express a variety of actions, states of being, or conditions. At the B2 level, you should be comfortable with all of them. This includes:

• The present tense (le présent)
• The past tenses (le passé composé, l'imparfait, le plus-que-parfait)
• The future tenses (le futur simple, le futur antérieur)
• The conditional (le conditionnel)
• The subjunctive mood (le subjonctif)

Each of these tenses and moods has its own set of rules for conjugation and usage.

Advanced Grammatical Structures

At the B2 level, you will also need to understand and use advanced grammatical structures. This includes:

• Relative clauses, which provide additional information about a noun. For example: "L'homme que tu as vu est mon frère." (The man you saw is my brother.)
• The passive voice, which is used when the focus is on the action, not who is performing the action. For example: "Le livre a été écrit par Victor Hugo." (The book was written by Victor Hugo.)
• Indirect speech, which is used to report what someone else said. For example: "Il a dit qu'il était fatigué." (He said that he was tired.)

By understanding and using these advanced grammar concepts, you will be able to express complex ideas and understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts. Practice is key to mastering these concepts, so be sure to complete the exercises and activities provided in this unit.