C1
writing
What are hallmarks of French "soutenu" writing?
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Model answer
Inverted subjects after certain adverbs. Passé simple instead of passé composé. Imparfait du subjonctif. Nominalization. Rare or précieux vocabulary. Long, well-balanced sentences. Avoidance of familiar expressions.
Why
Use in literary essays, formal letters, and academic writing.
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