بشرط أن (On Condition That)
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
A formal way to say 'only if' that sets a strict requirement for something to happen.
- Use it to replace 'if' when you want to sound formal or legal. Example: 'I will go on condition that you pay.'
- Do not use 'will' immediately after the phrase. Example: 'On condition that he arrives (not will arrive).'
- It connects two clauses: the result and the mandatory requirement.
نظرة عامة
on condition that. بصفتنا متحدثين باللغة العربية، نحن نستخدم أساليب شرطية متنوعة مثل «بشرط أن» أو «على أن»، ولكن في الإنجليزية، يختلف استخدام on condition that عن أدوات الشرط العامة مثل if.if أن تعبر عن احتمال بسيط أو عرض، فإن on condition that تُستخدم في العقود، الاتفاقيات الرسمية، والمواقف التي تتطلب حزماً. تخيل أنك في اجتماع مجلس إدارة (مجلس) أو في نقاش رسمي حول صفقة تجارية، هنا يأتي دور هذا التركيب ليضع النقاط على الحروف.on condition that تعمل كحلقة وصل (subordinating conjunction) تجعل الجملة التي تليها «جملة تابعة» (dependent clause).on condition that، أنت لا تقترح خياراً، بل تفرض قانوناً. لنأخذ مثالاً: The company will hire you on condition that you have a valid degree.if | شرط عام أو افتراضي | منخفضة إلى متوسطة | If you study, you pass. |on condition that | شرط إلزامي (قيد) | رسمية جداً | You pass on condition that you study. |provided that | شرط مسبق | متوسطة إلى رسمية | Provided that you study, you pass. |on condition that تحمل ثقلاً معنوياً أكبر. هي تشير إلى وجود «اتفاق مسبق». حتى لو لم يكن هناك عقد مكتوب، فإن استخدامك لهذا التركيب يوحي للمستمع بأنك تتحدث بناءً على قاعدة متفق عليها. هذا التركيب يزيل الغموض، مما يجعله المفضل في صياغة القوانين واللوائح الداخلية للشركات.will أو would داخل جملة on condition that أبداً. هذه القاعدة تشبه في منطقها استخدام «إن» الشرطية في العربية، حيث لا نستخدم «سوف» بعد أداة الشرط مباشرة.Main Clause + on condition that + Conditional ClauseFuture (will/can) | on condition that | Present Simple |Past (would/could) | on condition that | Past Simple |Past (had done) | on condition that | Past Perfect |- 1للمستقبل:
We will release the funds on condition that the audit is completed.(لاحظ استخدامisوليسwill be). - 2للماضي:
They allowed the meeting on condition that no press was present.
on condition that في بداية الجملة، ولكن لا تنسَ الفاصلة:On condition that you submit the report by Friday, we will process your request.- 1العقود القانونية: لتحديد التزامات الطرفين.
- 2المراسلات الرسمية: مثلاً عند قبول عرض عمل أو الموافقة على شروط معينة.
- 3السياسات الأكاديمية: مثل شروط المنح الدراسية (
A scholarship is granted on condition that the student maintains high grades). - 4المفاوضات الرسمية: عندما تضع خطاً أحمر لا يمكن تجاوزه.
on condition that، أنت ترسل رسالة مفادها: «هذا هو الحد الأدنى المقبول، وبدونه لن يحدث أي شيء».- 1خطأ استخدام
willبعد الشرط: يميل العربي لترجمة «سوف» في جملة الشرط. مثال:I will go on condition that you will come. هذا خطأ فادح. الصحيح:I will go on condition that you come. - 2الإفراط في الرسمية: استخدام التركيب في سياقات ودية. هذا يجعل المتحدث يبدو متكبراً أو رسمياً بشكل مبالغ فيه (pretentious). تذكر أن اللغة سياق، وهذا التركيب «بدلة رسمية» لا تلبس في النزهات.
- 3الحشو الزائد: إضافة
ifمعon condition that. مثال:I will do it on condition that if you pay me. هذا خطأ منطقي ونحوي، لأنon condition thatتحمل معنىifبالفعل. لا تكرر الأداة.
on condition that وبين البدائل الأخرى:only if | تركز على الحصرية (لا شيء آخر غير هذا). |provided that | تركز على التوفر (بشرط توفر هذا الشيء). |on condition that | تركز على القيد القانوني أو الالتزام. |- 1هل يمكنني استخدام
on the condition that؟
on condition that للاختصار والوضوح.- 1هل يمكن استخدام
wouldداخل جملة الشرط؟
would أبداً داخل جملة on condition that، تماماً كما لا تستخدمها بعد if في الشرط.- 1هل هذا التركيب يعبر عن احتمال؟
Clause Structure for 'On Condition That'
| Main Clause (Result) | Conjunction | Conditional Clause (Requirement) | Tense Used |
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I will help you
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on condition that
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you help me.
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Present Simple
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They may enter
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on condition that
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they have a ticket.
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Present Simple
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He was released
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on condition that
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he stayed home.
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Past Simple
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The deal is valid
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on condition that
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you sign now.
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Present Simple
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We shall proceed
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on condition that
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it is safe.
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Present Simple
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Meanings
A subordinating conjunction used to introduce a condition that must be fulfilled before the main action can take place. It implies a formal agreement or a non-negotiable stipulation.
Legal/Contractual Stipulation
Used in formal documents to outline mandatory requirements.
“The loan is granted on condition that the property is insured.”
“The defendant was released on condition that he surrender his passport.”
Conditional Permission
Giving someone permission to do something, but only if they follow a specific rule.
“You can borrow the car on condition that you fill the tank.”
“They may stay here on condition that they keep the noise down.”
Negotiation
Used during bargaining to set a price or a trade-off.
“We will sign the deal on condition that the price is reduced by 10%.”
“I'll take the job on condition that I can work from home twice a week.”
Reference Table
| العبارة | النبرة | الاستخدام | مثال |
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if
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عادية
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شروط عامة وشائعة
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"If you go, I go."
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on condition that
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رسمية
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اشتراطات صارمة وعقود
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"I'll go, on condition that you pay."
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as long as
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متوازنة
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مرتبطة بالوقت أو الاستمرار
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"Stay as long as you want."
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provided that
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رسمية جداً
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متطلبات رسمية وقانونية
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"Provided that you arrive on time."
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supposing that
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تخيلية
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للافتراضات والنظريات
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"Supposing that you won the lottery?"
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unless
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استثنائية
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بمعنى 'إلا إذا'
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"I won't go unless you pay."
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طيف الرسمية
I shall assist you on condition that I am remunerated. (Financial agreement)
I will help you on condition that you pay me. (Financial agreement)
I'll help you if you pay me. (Financial agreement)
I'm in, but only if you cough up the cash. (Financial agreement)
متى تستخدم 'On Condition That'
الأعمال
- عقد Job Offer
- ترويج Brand Deal
قانوني
- سجين Release
- تصريح Permission
شخصي
- سيارة Borrowing
- كلمة مرور Sharing
الشروط العادية مقابل الرسمية
اختيار العبارة الصحيحة
هل هو اتفاق جاد؟
هل هناك قاعدة صارمة؟
فئات الاستخدام
مكتوب
- • التوظيف
- • القروض
- • الاتفاقيات
منطوق
- • وعود جادة
- • قواعد صارمة
- • اتفاقات عائلية
أمثلة حسب المستوى
I will go if you go.
I will go if you go.
If it rains, we stay home.
If it rains, we stay home.
I am happy if you are happy.
I am happy if you are happy.
If you eat, you feel better.
If you eat, you feel better.
I will help you only if you ask.
I will help you only if you ask.
You can play only if you finish your work.
You can play only if you finish your work.
We can go out only if the sun shines.
We can go out only if the sun shines.
I will buy it only if it is cheap.
I will buy it only if it is cheap.
You can borrow my bike provided that you are careful.
You can borrow my bike provided that you are careful.
I'll come to the party as long as there is food.
I'll come to the party as long as there is food.
They will sign the contract provided that the date is correct.
They will sign the contract provided that the date is correct.
You can stay here as long as you pay rent.
You can stay here as long as you pay rent.
The grant is awarded on condition that the research is published.
The grant is awarded on condition that the research is published.
He was granted bail on condition that he report to the police daily.
He was granted bail on condition that he report to the police daily.
I will accept the promotion on condition that my salary increases.
I will accept the promotion on condition that my salary increases.
The museum is free on condition that you book in advance.
The museum is free on condition that you book in advance.
The merger will proceed on condition that all regulatory hurdles are cleared.
The merger will proceed on condition that all regulatory hurdles are cleared.
She agreed to the interview on condition that no personal questions be asked.
She agreed to the interview on condition that no personal questions be asked.
The ceasefire was signed on condition that all troops withdraw immediately.
The ceasefire was signed on condition that all troops withdraw immediately.
Access to the archives is granted on condition that no copies are made.
Access to the archives is granted on condition that no copies are made.
The estate was bequeathed on condition that the heir reside there for six months annually.
The estate was bequeathed on condition that the heir reside there for six months annually.
He offered his resignation on condition that his team be spared from the layoffs.
He offered his resignation on condition that his team be spared from the layoffs.
The treaty remains in effect on condition that neither party engage in nuclear testing.
The treaty remains in effect on condition that neither party engage in nuclear testing.
The witness testified on condition that her anonymity be strictly preserved.
The witness testified on condition that her anonymity be strictly preserved.
سهل الخلط
Learners use 'in case' when they mean 'on condition that'.
Both are strong conditionals, but 'unless' means 'if not'.
They are almost identical in meaning.
أخطاء شائعة
I go if you will go.
I will go if you go.
I help you only if you will help me.
I will help you only if you help me.
You can stay on condition you are quiet.
You can stay on condition that you are quiet.
On condition that he will pay, we sign.
On condition that he pays, we sign.
أنماط الجُمل
I will ___ on condition that you ___.
The agreement was signed on condition that ___.
Permission is granted on condition that ___.
On condition that ___, I would ___.
Real World Usage
We offer you the role on condition that you provide two references.
The suspect was released on condition that he stay 500 meters away from the victim.
You may use this software on condition that you do not redistribute it.
You can have a cookie on condition that you eat your vegetables first.
The nations agreed to lower tariffs on condition that labor laws were improved.
The funding is provided on condition that a report is submitted quarterly.
نصيحة المدير
I will sign the deal on condition that you lower the price.
فخ الـ Will
حدود مؤدبة
You can borrow my charger, on condition that you stay in the room.
Smart Tips
Replace 'if' with 'on condition that' to make your requirements sound more professional and firm.
Check the clause immediately after 'on condition that'. If it has 'will', delete it!
Use 'provided that' instead of 'on condition that'. It's just as formal but feels slightly more cooperative.
Ensure both the result and the condition are in the past tense for consistency.
النطق
Linking 'that'
The word 'that' is often reduced to a schwa /ðət/ and linked to 'condition'.
Stress on 'Condition'
The primary stress is on the second syllable of 'con-DI-tion'.
Rising-Falling
On condition that you PAY ↗, I will GO ↘.
Emphasizes the requirement before the result.
احفظها
وسيلة تذكّر
Remember the 'C' in Condition stands for 'Contract'—use it when the deal is serious.
ربط بصري
Imagine a large, wax-sealed scroll (a contract). On the scroll, the word 'IF' is crossed out and replaced with 'ON CONDITION THAT' in gold letters.
Rhyme
If the deal is formal and the rule is flat, use the phrase 'on condition that'.
Story
A king tells a knight he can marry the princess, but only if he slays a dragon. The king doesn't say 'if'; he says 'on condition that' because it's a royal decree and a binding contract.
Word Web
تحدٍّ
Write three formal sentences about your dream job using 'on condition that' (e.g., salary, hours, location).
ملاحظات ثقافية
British speakers often use 'on condition that' to be polite but firm, avoiding direct confrontation while setting clear boundaries.
In the US, this phrase is ubiquitous in contracts (Terms of Service, employment agreements) to protect parties legally.
Used globally in academia for grants and scholarships to ensure research standards are met.
The word 'condition' comes from the Latin 'condicio', meaning 'agreement' or 'stipulation'.
بدايات محادثة
Would you move to another country on condition that you never returned home?
Would you take a high-paying job on condition that you worked 80 hours a week?
Would you share your secrets on condition that you became famous?
Can you borrow money from a friend on condition that you pay interest?
مواضيع للكتابة اليومية
أخطاء شائعة
Test Yourself
The boss will give him a bonus on condition that he ___ the project today.
Choose the grammatically correct sentence:
Find and fix the mistake:
You can use my Netflix on condition that you will not change the settings.
Score: /3
تمارين تطبيقية
8 exercisesI will lend you my car on condition that you ___ (drive) carefully.
Choose the best option for a business contract.
Find and fix the mistake:
He was allowed to go on condition that he will return by ten.
I will only sign if you increase the salary.
Match the register to the sentence.
You can use 'on condition that' to talk about hypothetical/imaginary situations like 'If I were a cat'.
Boss: 'You can take Friday off.' Employee: 'Really? Thank you!' Boss: '___ you finish the report by Thursday.'
Select the group of synonyms.
Score: /8
Practice Bank
10 exercisesThey offered me the job ___ I moved to London.
I will go to the party on condition that you will come with me.
phone / discount / on condition that / buy / I / will / give / you / me / a
وافق على المساعدة بشرط أن ندفع له.
أي من هذه الجمل تبدو أكثر احترافية؟
طابق عبارات الشرط الرسمية:
The player joins the team on condition that he ___ healthy.
The city permits the protest on condition that it will remain peaceful.
sample / review / on condition that / send / we / will / post / you / a
أي جملة هي الصحيحة؟
Score: /10
الأسئلة الشائعة (8)
Yes, you can. For example: 'On condition that you pay for the parts, I will fix your bike.' It places more emphasis on the requirement.
Yes, both 'on condition that' and 'on the condition that' are acceptable and mean the same thing. The version without 'the' is slightly more common in legal writing.
They are very similar. 'On condition that' is slightly more formal and emphasizes a strict 'stipulation.' 'Provided that' is common in both formal and neutral English.
In English, we don't use the future tense in subordinate clauses of time or condition. We use the present simple to represent the future in these cases.
It might sound a bit too formal or even 'bossy' in a casual text. Use 'if' or 'as long as' with friends unless you are joking.
Yes. 'He agreed to the deal on condition that they paid him upfront.' Both clauses move into the past.
If the 'on condition that' clause comes first, use a comma. If it comes second, you usually don't need one.
It is used in both! It is a standard feature of formal English worldwide.
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In Other Languages
a condición de que
Spanish requires the subjunctive mood; English uses the indicative.
à condition que
French requires the subjunctive mood.
unter der Bedingung, dass
German requires subordinate clause word order (verb at the end).
...という条件で (...to iu jouken de)
Japanese uses a noun-modifying structure rather than a conjunction.
بشرط أن (bi-shart an)
Arabic often uses the present subjunctive (mansub) after 'an'.
在...条件下 (zài... tiáojiàn xià)
Chinese uses a prepositional phrase structure rather than a clause connector.
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