Concession and Opposition — La Concession

Complete the exercises, then check your answers. Total: 15 points.

Exercise 1

Choose the Correct Concession

5 points

Select the correctly formed concession structure.

Although she's tired, she continues.

Despite his mistakes, he succeeded.

No matter how much I try, I can't do it.

He thought he'd win. Yet, he lost.

It's slow. On the other hand, it's reliable.

Exercise 2

Translate the Concession

5 points

Express in French using the cue.

Although it's expensive, it's worth it. (bien que)

Despite the rain, we went out. (malgré)

No matter how much she explains, he doesn't listen. (avoir beau)

The plan is risky. Yet, it could work. (pourtant)

It's not boring. On the contrary, it's fascinating. (au contraire)

Exercise 3

Which Concession Structure Fits?

5 points

Match the context to the correct structure.

Clause-based although (with verb)

Noun-based despite (no verb)

Futile effort (however hard I try)

Unexpected result after positive expectation

Contradicting the previous statement