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Revision as of 21:32, 13 March 2020
Degree Adverb
- so many friends = tant d'amis
- so few friends = si peu d'amis
- so much time = tant de temps
- so little time = si peu de temps
Anaphoric Pronoun
Definition: "Anaphoric pronoun refers to a pronoun which 'refers back' to another constituent in the sentence." source: glottopedia
- Using vulgar language is frowned upon in this house. Those who persist in doing so will be politely asked to buzz off.
- Adult: Go to your room.
- Young child: Why?
- Adult: Because I said so.
- Parent #1: Did she really finish all her homework?
- Parent #2 (a bit doubtful): So she says.
- Margot: How do you turn this light off?
- Matt: There's a button underneath.
- Margot picks up the lamp and looks underneath.
- Margot: So there is. That's a strange place for a button.
Cf. ainsi
Consequence
so can introduce a content clause, containing a consequence.
- I rebooted the computer so (that) it would run faster.
Cf. afin que
Discourse Marker
Indicates that someone is seeking input (an answer to a question, a readiness to move on...)
- So? Shall we go?
Cf. alors
Correlator
- so ADJ as is quite rare today, except in special circumstances. Cf. as
- Would you be so kind as to give me your name? (silly formula, often a bit snarky)
- wh- so ADJ as to V (19th C.)