C1 Expression خنثی

Au cas où

In case of

معنی

As a precaution, if a certain situation occurs.

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زمینه فرهنگی

The French 'prévoyance' is a social value. Being prepared 'au cas où' is seen as a sign of intelligence and respect for others' time. In Quebec, 'au cas où' is just as common, but you might also hear 'juste au cas', which is a direct calque from English 'just in case'. Belgian French uses 'au cas où' identically to France, often in administrative contexts which are famously complex. Swiss French speakers value precision; 'au cas où' is used frequently in professional and outdoor (hiking/skiing) contexts.

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The Standalone Power

Use 'au cas où' at the end of a sentence to sound instantly more like a native speaker. It adds a layer of mystery or caution.

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Mood Alert

Never use the present tense after 'au cas où'. It's the most common mistake for English speakers.

معنی

As a precaution, if a certain situation occurs.

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The Standalone Power

Use 'au cas où' at the end of a sentence to sound instantly more like a native speaker. It adds a layer of mystery or caution.

⚠️

Mood Alert

Never use the present tense after 'au cas où'. It's the most common mistake for English speakers.

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Polite Refusal

You can use 'au cas où' to politely decline an offer while leaving the door open: 'Merci, je garde ton numéro au cas où !'

خودت رو بسنج

Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb in the conditional mood.

Je prends une carte au cas où nous nous _______ (perdre).

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: perdrions

'Au cas où' must be followed by the conditional present 'perdrions'.

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Choose the correct option:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Au cas où il pleuvrait, je reste.

Only the conditional 'pleuvrait' is correct after 'au cas où'.

Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.

A: Tu as pris ton chargeur ? B: Oui, _______.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: au cas où

The elliptical 'au cas où' is the most natural way to say 'just in case' at the end of a sentence.

Match the precaution to the 'au cas où' scenario.

Match: 1. Parapluie, 2. CV, 3. Cash

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 1-Pluie, 2-Entretien, 3-Panne de carte

These are the logical 'Plan B' scenarios for each item.

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بانک تمرین

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Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb in the conditional mood. جای خالی B1

Je prends une carte au cas où nous nous _______ (perdre).

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: perdrions

'Au cas où' must be followed by the conditional present 'perdrions'.

Which sentence is grammatically correct? Choose B2

Choose the correct option:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Au cas où il pleuvrait, je reste.

Only the conditional 'pleuvrait' is correct after 'au cas où'.

Complete the dialogue with the most natural response. dialogue_completion A2

A: Tu as pris ton chargeur ? B: Oui, _______.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: au cas où

The elliptical 'au cas où' is the most natural way to say 'just in case' at the end of a sentence.

Match the precaution to the 'au cas où' scenario. situation_matching A1

Match: 1. Parapluie, 2. CV, 3. Cash

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 1-Pluie, 2-Entretien, 3-Panne de carte

These are the logical 'Plan B' scenarios for each item.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

No, standard French requires the conditional mood. Using the subjunctive is considered a mistake.

It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.

'Si jamais' is more informal and implies a broader, more random possibility.

It's a common mistake made by some native speakers. It's best to avoid it.

Yes, e.g., 'Au cas où tu changerais d'avis, préviens-moi.'

It is always 'au cas où'. 'En cas de' is used with nouns.

Simply say '..., au cas où.'

Yes, but you use the conditional past: 'au cas où il aurait oublié'.

Very much so, for risk management and contingency planning.

'Dans l'éventualité où' is the most formal equivalent.

عبارات مرتبط

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À tout hasard

similar

On the off chance

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En cas de

specialized form

In case of [noun]

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Si jamais

informal

If ever

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Dans l'éventualité où

formal

In the event that

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