C1
writing
How do you construct a sophisticated thesis in French?
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Model answer
Thesis: position + justification. Antithesis: opposing view + refutation. Synthesis: new position integrating both. Use "en premier lieu", "en second lieu", "toutefois", "en dernière analyse".
Why
In C1 exams, examiners look for nuance, not binary positions.
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