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Garder le contrôle : Utiliser 'As Long As' (Durée et Condition)

Maîtrise as long as pour poser des conditions précises ou décrire la
durée des actions
, et tu verras ta clarté en anglais s'améliorer !
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Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds

'As long as' sets a condition (if) or describes a duration (while), but never uses 'will' in its own clause.

  • Use it for conditions: 'You can go as long as you finish your work.'
  • Use it for duration: 'I'll stay as long as I'm needed.'
  • Never use 'will' after it: 'As long as it rains (not will rain), we stay.'
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Overview

### Overview
En tant que francophones, nous utilisons souvent des structures comme « tant que » ou « à condition que » sans trop réfléchir. Cependant, en anglais, l'expression as long as est un outil de précision redoutable qui permet de naviguer entre deux concepts grammaticaux distincts : la condition (le cadre logique) et la durée (le cadre temporel). Pour un apprenant de niveau B2, maîtriser as long as signifie passer d'une maîtrise basique de la langue à une capacité de négociation et de description plus nuancée.
En français, nous distinguons clairement la condition (« à condition que » + subjonctif) de la durée (« tant que » + indicatif). L'anglais, lui, utilise la même structure pour les deux, ce qui peut créer une confusion. Comprendre as long as, c'est savoir quand vous posez une limite infranchissable (condition) et quand vous décrivez une période ininterrompue (durée).
C'est une structure omniprésente dans le monde professionnel, lors des négociations de contrats ou même dans les échanges informels sur les réseaux sociaux. Que vous soyez en train de discuter d'un projet au bureau ou de fixer des règles avec des amis, as long as vous permet de structurer votre pensée avec une clarté quasi chirurgicale. Ignorer cette nuance, c'est risquer de paraître hésitant ou, au contraire, trop direct là où il faudrait de la diplomatie.
### How This Grammar Works
As long as fonctionne comme une conjonction de subordination qui relie une proposition principale à une proposition subordonnée. Le principe linguistique sous-jacent est celui de la limitation de portée. En gros, la clause introduite par as long as crée une frontière, qu'elle soit logique ou temporelle, à l'intérieur de laquelle la proposition principale est valide.
  1. 1La condition (Le gardien logique) : Ici, as long as agit comme un synonyme de provided that ou on the condition that. C'est une condition stricte. Si vous dites You can go out as long as you finish your homework, vous ne suggérez pas une possibilité parmi d'autres ; vous posez une règle. En français, nous utilisons ici « à condition que » suivi du subjonctif. L'anglais, lui, reste sur une structure plus stable avec un présent simple dans la subordonnée. La condition est le « ticket d'entrée » pour que l'action principale puisse se réaliser.
  1. 1La durée (Le contenant temporel) : Dans ce cas, as long as signifie « pendant toute la période où ». Contrairement à la condition, il n'y a pas de notion de « si » ou de « alors ». Il s'agit d'une co-extension temporelle. Par exemple, I will wait for you as long as it takes souligne que l'action d'attendre durera exactement le temps nécessaire. En français, on utilise « tant que » suivi de l'indicatif. L'enjeu pour vous, francophones, est de ne pas essayer de traduire « tant que » par « as much as » (qui concerne la quantité) ou « while » (qui est plus général). As long as insiste sur l'intégralité de la durée : du début à la fin de l'événement.
### Formation Pattern
La formation dépend de la fonction. Pour la condition, nous utilisons une structure similaire au first conditional. Pour la durée, nous alignons les temps verbaux pour refléter la simultanéité.
| Fonction | Structure | Exemple |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Condition | [Main Clause] + as long as + [Present Simple] | I will stay as long as you need me. |
| Durée (Présent) | [Main Clause] + as long as + [Present] | It stays cool as long as the fan is on. |
| Durée (Passé) | [Main Clause] + as long as + [Past] | He worked as long as he was able to. |
Attention : quand la clause as long as est placée en début de phrase, elle doit impérativement être suivie d'une virgule. C'est une règle de ponctuation stricte en anglais, contrairement au français où la virgule est parfois optionnelle selon la longueur de la proposition.
### When To Use It
Utilisez as long as lorsque vous voulez renforcer le lien de dépendance entre deux idées.
  • Pour la condition : C'est l'outil idéal pour les négociations. Au lieu de dire un simple if, qui peut paraître léger, as long as pose une exigence. Au bureau, si un collègue vous demande un service, répondre I can help you as long as you send me the files by noon montre que vous êtes coopératif mais que vous avez des critères de travail stricts.
  • Pour la durée : Utilisez-le pour souligner la continuité. Si vous dites I enjoyed the movie as long as the plot was clear, vous exprimez que votre plaisir était conditionné par la clarté de l'intrigue pendant toute la durée du film. C'est plus précis que while, car cela souligne que si la clarté disparaît, le plaisir s'arrête instantanément. C'est une nuance très courante dans les critiques de films ou de séries sur les réseaux sociaux.
### Common Mistakes
  1. 1L'utilisation du will dans la subordonnée : C'est l'erreur classique du francophone. En français, nous disons « tant que tu *feras* cela », utilisant le futur. En anglais, le futur est interdit après as long as dans la subordonnée. On utilise le présent simple. *Exemple erroné :* *I will help you as long as you will listen. *Correct :* I will help you as long as you listen.
  1. 1Confondre as long as avec as far as : Le français utilise souvent « pour autant que » ou « dans la mesure où » pour les deux. En anglais, as far as est strictement réservé à la perspective (as far as I know) ou à la distance physique. Utiliser as far as pour une condition est une faute de sens immédiate.
  1. 1Oublier l'alignement des temps : Pour la durée, si vous parlez d'un événement passé, les deux verbes doivent être au passé. Les francophones ont tendance à laisser le verbe de la subordonnée au présent par réflexe, car « tant que » est souvent associé au présent en français. *Exemple erroné :* *They stayed as long as the sun is shining. *Correct :* They stayed as long as the sun was shining.
### Contrast With Similar Patterns
| Expression | Usage | Équivalent Français |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| As long as | Condition stricte ou durée | Tant que / À condition que |
| Provided that | Condition formelle uniquement | Pourvu que |
| While | Contraste ou durée simple | Tandis que / Pendant que |
While est souvent confondu avec as long as. Mais rappelez-vous : while est descriptif, as long as est contraignant ou temporellement exhaustif.
### Quick FAQ
  1. 1Peut-on utiliser as long as au début d'une phrase ? Oui, absolument. Mais n'oubliez jamais la virgule après la première proposition : As long as you are ready, we can leave.
  1. 1Est-ce que as long as est trop formel ? Pas du tout. C'est une expression très courante, utilisée aussi bien dans les e-mails professionnels que lors d'une discussion au café entre amis.
  1. 1Quelle est la différence entre if et as long as ? If est neutre et ouvre une possibilité. As long as est beaucoup plus fort : il définit la condition nécessaire et suffisante pour que l'action principale se produise. C'est la différence entre une option (if) et une exigence (as long as).

Clause Structure with 'As Long As'

Main Clause Tense Conjunction Subordinate Clause Tense Example
Future (will)
as long as
Present Simple
I will stay as long as you need.
Modal (can/may)
as long as
Present Simple
You can go as long as you are careful.
Present Simple
as long as
Present Simple
It works as long as you plug it in.
Past Simple
as long as
Past Simple
He waited as long as he could.
Imperative
as long as
Present Simple
Keep quiet as long as the baby sleeps.

Common Variations

Full Form Alternative Usage Note
as long as
so long as
More common in spoken English, slightly more emphatic.
as long as
provided (that)
More formal, used in writing and contracts.
as long as
on condition that
Very formal, emphasizes the specific rule.

Meanings

A conjunction used to express a condition that must be met for something else to happen, or to indicate the duration of an action.

1

Conditional (Proviso)

Used to say that something will happen only if something else happens first; similar to 'provided that'.

“I'll lend you the money as long as you pay me back next week.”

“As long as everyone agrees, we can start the meeting early.”

2

Temporal (Duration)

Used to describe an action that continues for the same amount of time as another action.

“I will remember that day as long as I live.”

“He stayed in the library as long as it was open.”

3

Emphatic Limit

Used to emphasize that a situation exists only up to a certain point or under specific constraints.

“As long as we are winning, nobody complains about the coach.”

“The car will run fine as long as you change the oil regularly.”

Reference Table

Reference table for Garder le contrôle : Utiliser 'As Long As' (Durée et Condition)
Fonction Signification Exemple Caractéristique clé
Condition
À condition que / Seulement si
You can go, as long as you finish your homework.
Présent simple dans la clause 'as long as'
Durée
Pendant toute la période où
I'll stay as long as you need me.
Le temps correspond à l'action continue
Condition
Stipulation / Exigence
As long as you agree, we'll proceed.
Implique souvent un 'si' fort
Durée
Événement continu
The party lasted as long as the music played.
Concentration sur la période de temps
Condition
Permission avec une réserve
You can use my car, as long as you fill it up.
Clause principale dépendante de la condition
Durée
Co-occurrence
I'll be happy as long as I'm learning.
Les actions se produisent simultanément

Spectre de formalité

Formel
You may utilize the vehicle provided that the fuel tank is replenished.

You may utilize the vehicle provided that the fuel tank is replenished. (Borrowing a car)

Neutre
You can borrow the car as long as you put some gas in it.

You can borrow the car as long as you put some gas in it. (Borrowing a car)

Informel
Take the car, so long as you gas it up.

Take the car, so long as you gas it up. (Borrowing a car)

Argot
Car's yours, just don't leave it on empty, alright?

Car's yours, just don't leave it on empty, alright? (Borrowing a car)

'As Long As' - Deux Super-Pouvoirs

As Long As

Fonction 1 : Condition

  • Only If Exigence exclusive
  • Provided That Stipulation
  • Present Simple Temps dans la clause 'as long as'
  • Future Main Clause Souvent un 'will' ou un verbe modal

Fonction 2 : Durée

  • For the Period That Pendant toute la période où
  • While Action simultanée
  • Flexible Tense Correspond à l'action continue
  • Continuous Action Décrit une période ininterrompue

'As Long As' vs. 'If' vs. 'As Far As'

As Long As
You can leave, as long as you finish. Condition : Seulement si tu termines.
I'll wait as long as you need. Durée : Pendant le temps dont tu as besoin.
If
If it rains, we'll stay inside. Condition générale.
If you need help, ask me. Condition simple.
As Far As
As far as I know, he's coming. Étendue de la connaissance.
As far as the eye can see. Distance physique/étendue.

Décider de l'utilisation de 'As Long As'

1

Établis-tu un prérequis ou une exigence ?

YES
Utilise pour la Condition ('seulement si')
NO
Passe à la question suivante
2

Décris-tu la durée d'une action continue ?

YES
Utilise pour la Durée ('pendant le temps où')
NO
Considère d'autres conjonctions (par exemple, 'if', 'while')

'As Long As' en Action

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Scénarios Conditionnels

  • • Établir des règles pour des objets partagés
  • • Accorder une permission avec des réserves
  • • Stipulations d'entretien d'embauche
  • • Conditions d'accord de projet
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Scénarios de Durée

  • • Décrire un plaisir continu
  • • Engagements continus
  • • Souvenirs durables
  • • Limites d'utilisation technologique
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Exemples par niveau

1

I am happy as long as you are here.

I am happy as long as you are here.

2

He sleeps as long as the cat sleeps.

He sleeps as long as the cat sleeps.

3

We play as long as it is sunny.

We play as long as it is sunny.

4

I wait as long as I can.

I wait as long as I can.

1

You can go out as long as you come home early.

You can go out as long as you come home early.

2

I will help you as long as I have time.

I will help you as long as I have time.

3

As long as the bus is on time, we will arrive at 9.

As long as the bus is on time, we will arrive at 9.

4

She doesn't mind the rain as long as she has an umbrella.

She doesn't mind the rain as long as she has an umbrella.

1

You can borrow my laptop as long as you don't change the settings.

You can borrow my laptop as long as you don't change the settings.

2

As long as you follow the instructions, the cake will be delicious.

As long as you follow the instructions, the cake will be delicious.

3

I'll stay in this job as long as I keep learning new things.

I'll stay in this job as long as I keep learning new things.

4

We can win the game as long as we stay focused.

We can win the game as long as we stay focused.

1

The company will thrive as long as it continues to innovate.

The company will thrive as long as it continues to innovate.

2

As long as there is a demand for the product, we will produce it.

As long as there is a demand for the product, we will produce it.

3

You are free to do what you want as long as it doesn't hurt anyone.

You are free to do what you want as long as it doesn't hurt anyone.

4

I don't care about the price as long as the quality is high.

I don't care about the price as long as the quality is high.

1

As long as the underlying assumptions remain unchallenged, the theory holds.

As long as the underlying assumptions remain unchallenged, the theory holds.

2

We can maintain this pace as long as our resources are managed effectively.

We can maintain this pace as long as our resources are managed effectively.

3

As long as the witness's testimony is consistent, the case is strong.

As long as the witness's testimony is consistent, the case is strong.

4

I am willing to negotiate as long as the other party shows good faith.

I am willing to negotiate as long as the other party shows good faith.

1

As long as the human spirit perseveres, there is hope for reconciliation.

As long as the human spirit perseveres, there is hope for reconciliation.

2

The treaty is binding as long as the signatories adhere to the specified protocols.

The treaty is binding as long as the signatories adhere to the specified protocols.

3

As long as the market remains in this state of flux, volatility is inevitable.

As long as the market remains in this state of flux, volatility is inevitable.

4

One may argue that art exists only as long as there is an audience to perceive it.

One may argue that art exists only as long as there is an audience to perceive it.

Facile à confondre

Staying in Control: Using 'As Long As' (Duration & Condition) vs As long as vs. Until

Learners use 'as long as' to mark an end point.

Staying in Control: Using 'As Long As' (Duration & Condition) vs As long as vs. As far as

Learners mix up these two 'as...as' idioms.

Staying in Control: Using 'As Long As' (Duration & Condition) vs As long as vs. While

Both can mean 'during the time that'.

Erreurs courantes

✗

I am happy as long as you will be here.

✓

I am happy as long as you are here.

Do not use 'will' after 'as long as'.
✗

I wait as long as 5:00.

✓

I'll wait until 5:00.

Use 'until' for a specific end time, not 'as long as'.
✗

As long as it rains, I stay home.

✓

As long as it's raining, I'll stay home.

Continuous actions often need the continuous form.
✗

I like you as long as you are nice.

✓

I'll like you as long as you're nice.

Missing the future intent in the main clause.
✗

You can play as long as you will finish your food.

✓

You can play as long as you finish your food.

Future condition requires present tense.
✗

I'll help you as long as you help me.

✓

I'll help you as long as you help me.

This is actually correct, but learners often doubt it and add 'will'.
✗

As long as the bus comes, we are okay.

✓

As long as the bus comes, we'll be okay.

The result clause usually needs a future marker.
✗

I'll stay as long as you will want.

✓

I'll stay as long as you want.

The 'will' after 'as long as' is the most persistent error.
✗

As long as I know, he is coming.

✓

As far as I know, he is coming.

Confusing 'as long as' (time/condition) with 'as far as' (extent of knowledge).
✗

I'll work as long as I'll get paid.

✓

I'll work as long as I get paid.

Double 'will' error.
✗

As long as the project will be completed by Friday, we are safe.

✓

As long as the project is completed by Friday, we are safe.

Even in formal passive structures, the present tense is required.
✗

The contract is valid as long as the payment was made.

✓

The contract is valid as long as the payment is made.

Using past tense for a future/ongoing condition.
✗

As long as I am concerned...

✓

As far as I am concerned...

Idiom confusion.

Structures de phrases

You can ___ as long as you ___.

I will ___ as long as I ___.

As long as ___, the ___ will ___.

___ is possible as long as ___.

Real World Usage

Job Interview common

I'm happy to travel for work as long as it's not more than once a month.

Texting a Friend very common

I'll come to the party as long as there's food lol.

Legal Contract occasional

The tenant may keep a pet as long as no damage is caused to the property.

Parenting constant

You can stay up late as long as you're quiet.

Tech Support common

The app will sync as long as you have a stable internet connection.

Travel/Tourism common

The tour is free as long as you book through our website.

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Le pouvoir du présent simple

Quand tu exprimes une condition, utilise toujours le présent simple après 'as long as', même si le résultat sera dans le futur. C'est le signe que tu fixes une règle ou une exigence, comme quand tu dis : "For conditions, always use the present simple tense after 'as long as', even if you're talking about a future outcome. It's a key sign that you're setting a rule or requirement."
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Ne confonds pas avec 'As Far As'

Fais attention à ne pas mélanger 'as long as' (condition/durée) avec 'as far as' (étendue ou connaissance, par exemple, 'as far as I know'). Ils se ressemblent un peu à l'oral mais ont des sens totalement différents ! Par exemple : "Be careful not to confuse 'as long as' (condition/duration) with 'as far as' (extent or knowledge, e.g., 'as far as I know'). They sound similar but have completely different meanings!"
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Une virgule en début de phrase

Si ta phrase commence avec la clause 'as long as', n'oublie pas de mettre une virgule avant ta clause principale. Ça aide à la clarté et à la fluidité, surtout pour les phrases un peu plus longues, comme dans l'exemple : "If you start a sentence with the 'as long as' clause, remember to put a comma before your main clause. This helps with clarity and flow, especially in longer sentences."
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Négociation subtile

'As long as' est parfait pour négocier poliment ou poser tes limites sans paraître trop exigeant. On l'utilise souvent pour faire une concession tout en protégeant ses propres besoins. Pense à ça : "'As long as' is great for polite negotiation or stating boundaries without sounding too demanding. It's often used to make a concession or offer while still protecting your own needs."
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Le contexte est roi

Si tu n'es pas sûr si 'as long as' signifie durée ou condition, regarde bien le verbe principal. Si c'est une action future, c'est probablement une condition. Si c'est un état continu, c'est sûrement une durée. Voici un truc : "If you're unsure whether 'as long as' means duration or condition, look at the main verb. If it's a future action, it's probably a condition. If it's an ongoing state, it's likely duration."

Smart Tips

Use 'as long as' instead of 'if' to sound more committed and clear about your terms.

I'll help you if you help me. → I'll help you as long as you help me.

Immediately delete the 'will' and check if the verb needs an -s for third person.

As long as he will arrive on time... → As long as he arrives on time...

Use 'as long as' to emphasize that the duration is linked to another event.

I'll wait while you shop. → I'll wait as long as you shop.

Consider if 'provided that' or 'on condition that' might be better if the tone is very serious.

We can ship it as long as you pay now. → We can ship it provided that payment is received immediately.

Prononciation

/əz lɒŋ əz/

Weak Form of 'As'

The word 'as' is usually unstressed and pronounced with a schwa /əz/.

long-as /lɒŋɡəz/

Linking

The 'g' in 'long' often links to the following 'as'.

Conditional Rise

As long as you're READY... (rise), we can GO (fall).

The first clause sets the expectation, the second provides the result.

Mémorise-le

Moyen mnémotechnique

Think of 'As Long As' as a 'Long Bridge'. You can only cross the bridge (Result) while the bridge is standing (Condition).

Association visuelle

Imagine a battery powering a lightbulb. The light stays on 'as long as' the battery has power. If the battery dies, the light goes out immediately.

Rhyme

As long as the sun is in the sky, I'll be there to say hi.

Story

A king tells a knight, 'You can live in my castle as long as you protect the gate.' The knight protects the gate for 20 years, so he lives there for 20 years. One day he stops, and the king kicks him out.

Word Web

ConditionDurationProvidedAgreementPresent TenseWhileOnly if

Défi

Write down 3 'deals' you have in your life using 'as long as' (e.g., with your boss, your partner, or your pet).

Notes culturelles

'So long as' is used more frequently in the UK than in the US, especially in spoken contexts.

Using 'as long as' in negotiations is seen as direct and fair, clearly outlining expectations.

It is often used in 'conditional parenting,' where rewards are tied to behavior.

Derived from Old English 'ealswa' (as) and 'lang' (long). The conditional use developed in Middle English.

Amorces de conversation

“

How long would you stay at a job you didn't like?

“

What are your conditions for lending money to a friend?

“

As long as you live in your current city, what places will you visit?

“

Do you think a relationship can last as long as there is love, or is more needed?

Sujets d'écriture

Describe your ideal work-life balance using 'as long as' at least three times.
Write a short 'contract' between you and a future version of yourself.
Discuss the future of the environment. What must happen for us to be safe?

Erreurs courantes

Incorrect

Correct

Incorrect

Correct

Incorrect

Correct

Incorrect

Correct

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Test Yourself

Choisis la forme correcte pour compléter la phrase.

You can borrow my car ___ you return it with a full tank of gas.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: as long as
'As long as' est utilisé ici pour établir une condition pour l'emprunt de la voiture. 'As far as' se réfère à une étendue, et 'so that' exprime un but. Tu as bien cerné la condition !
Trouve et corrige l'erreur dans la phrase. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

She will be successful as long as she will keep practicing.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: She will be successful as long as she keeps practicing.
Dans les clauses conditionnelles avec 'as long as', le verbe dans la clause 'as long as' doit être au présent simple, même si l'on se réfère à un événement futur. Bravo pour l'avoir repérée !
Remets les mots dans l'ordre pour former une phrase correcte. Sentence Reorder

Arrange the words in the correct order:

All words placed

Click words above to build the sentence

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: He is happy as long as he's gaming.
Cette phrase utilise 'as long as' pour exprimer la durée, signifiant 'il est heureux pendant toute la période où il joue'. C'est le sens de la continuité qui est mis en avant ici.

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Exercices pratiques

8 exercises
Choose the correct verb form. Choix multiple

I will stay here as long as it ___.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: b
We use the Present Simple for future conditions after 'as long as'.
Fill in the blank with the correct conjunction.

You can borrow my car ___ you bring it back by 10 PM.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: b
'As long as' sets the condition for borrowing the car.
Find the mistake in the sentence. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

As long as you will study hard, you will pass the exam.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: a
Remove 'will' from the conditional clause.
Rewrite the sentence using 'as long as'. Sentence Transformation

I'll help you, but only if you help me too.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: a
'As long as' replaces 'only if'.
Match the condition to the result. Match Pairs

1. As long as you're quiet... / 2. As long as it's free... / 3. As long as I'm alive...

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: b
Matching logic: quiet/sleep, free/take, alive/remember.
Is this rule true or false? True False Rule

You can use 'will' after 'as long as' if you are talking about the distant future.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: b
It is always false. Use the present tense regardless of how far in the future it is.
Complete the dialogue. Dialogue Completion

A: Can I go to the party? B: Yes, ___.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: a
Setting a condition for permission.
Which sentence uses 'as long as' for DURATION? Grammar Sorting

A. You can stay as long as you want. / B. You can stay as long as you pay.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: a
'As long as you want' refers to the length of time.

Score: /8

Practice Bank

10 exercises
Choisis l'option correcte pour compléter la phrase. Texte trous

We can stay at the park ___ it doesn't rain.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: as long as
Quelle phrase utilise correctement 'as long as' pour la durée ? Choix multiple

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I will remember this day as long as I live.
Tape la phrase anglaise correcte. Traduction

Translate into English: 'Siempre y cuando estudies, aprobarás el examen.'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["As long as you study, you will pass the exam.","As long as you study, you'll pass the exam."]
Trouve et corrige l'erreur dans la phrase. Error Correction

You can leave early as far as you finish your tasks.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: You can leave early as long as you finish your tasks.
Remets les mots dans l'ordre pour former une phrase correcte. Sentence Reorder

Arrange these words into a sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: She is happy as long as everyone comes.
Associe le début de la phrase avec la bonne fin. Match Pairs

Match the clauses:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: matched
Quelle phrase est grammaticalement correcte et a du sens ? Choix multiple

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: As long as it is sunny, we'll go for a hike.
Choisis l'option correcte. Texte trous

The library is open ___ the university is in session.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: as long as
Tape la phrase anglaise correcte. Traduction

Translate into English: 'Ella seguirá aprendiendo mientras tenga curiosidad.'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["She will keep learning as long as she is curious.","She'll keep learning as long as she is curious."]
Remets les mots dans l'ordre pour former une phrase correcte. Sentence Reorder

Arrange these words into a sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: The lights will stay on as long as the power lasts.

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FAQ (8)

Yes, they are interchangeable. `So long as` is slightly more common in spoken British English and can sound a bit more emphatic, but the grammar rules are identical.

Yes. If the main action happened in the past, the condition also uses the past tense. Example: `He stayed as long as he could.`

English grammar treats `as long as` like `if` or `when`. These are conjunctions that introduce time or conditional clauses, which require the Present Simple to refer to the future.

Yes, it is slightly more formal and specific. It implies a 'proviso' or a 'continuous condition' rather than a simple one-off possibility.

Absolutely. Just remember to use a comma after the first clause. Example: `As long as you are happy, I am happy.`

`Provided that` is much more formal and usually found in writing or legal contexts. `As long as` is the standard choice for daily life.

No, it can also mean 'while' or 'for the duration of'. Example: `I'll remember this as long as I live.`

Yes. Example: `You can stay as long as you don't make a mess.`

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In Other Languages

Spanish moderate

siempre y cuando / mientras

English uses present simple; Spanish often uses the subjunctive.

French moderate

tant que / pourvu que

French allows future tense after 'tant que'; English does not.

German high

solange

Word order in the subordinate clause.

Japanese partial

〜限り (~kagiri)

Japanese structure is [Verb/Noun] + kagiri.

Arabic high

طالما (talama)

Arabic can also imply a 'since' or 'because' meaning.

Chinese high

只要 (zhǐyào)

Chinese often requires a correlative 'jiù' in the second clause.

Learning Path

Prerequisites

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Utiliser 'Unless' : Le raccourci de 'If Not'
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Même si: Quoi qu'il arrive

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B1 Builds On

Premier Conditionnel : Possibilités Futures Réelles

### Overview Le **First Conditional**, ou premier conditionnel, est une structure grammaticale fondamentale en anglais...

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