Accords Conditionnels : 'Provided that' et 'Providing that'
if ! Élève tes conditions avec des stipulations formelles et fortes grâce à provided that et providing that.
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use 'provided that' to set a strict, deal-breaking condition that must be met for something else to happen.
- Use 'provided that' for formal, firm conditions: 'You can go, provided that you finish work.'
- Use 'providing that' more in speech; it feels slightly less rigid than 'provided'.
- Never use 'will' in the 'provided' clause; use the present tense instead.
Overview
if était trop basique ? Vous êtes maintenant au niveau C1. Vous avez besoin de plus de poids dans vos phrases.provided that et providing that interviennent. Ce ne sont pas seulement des versions élégantes de if.if est une suggestion, provided that est une signature numérique.How This Grammar Works
provided) et un résultat.Tout le reste va bien, pourvu que cette chose se produise.Nous appelons souvent cela des
conditionnels restrictifs. Le mot that est facultatif.
Formation Pattern
Provided (that) ou Providing (that).
will dans la proposition de condition. Utilisez le présent simple.
When To Use It
La mise à jour sera lancée demain, à condition que le bug final soit corrigé.Accords sociaux : "J'organiserai la soirée Netflix, pourvu que tout le monde participe pour la pizza."
Common Mistakes
double will. Ne dites pas Provided it will rain. Dites
Provided it rains. Une autre erreur est de trop l'utiliser pour des choses simples comme avoir faim.Contrast With Similar Patterns
if : if est général, provided that est spécifique et restrictif. Par rapport à as long as : as long as est plus courant à l'oral et plus émotionnel. Provided that semble plus logique ou contractuel.Quick FAQ
that est-il obligatoire ? R : Non, vous pouvez le supprimer dans une conversation informelle. Q : Puis-je l'utiliser lors d'un entretien d'embauche ? R : Absolument, cela fait très professionnel.Clause Structure with Provided That
| Main Clause (Result) | Conjunction | Subordinate Clause (Condition) | Tense Note |
|---|---|---|---|
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I will go
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provided (that)
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you come too
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Present Simple used for future
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They can stay
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providing (that)
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they are quiet
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Modal + Base form in main
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The deal is off
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provided (that)
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payment is late
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Present Simple in both
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We would have come
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provided (that)
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we had known
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Third conditional style
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She'll sign
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providing
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the terms are fair
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'That' is omitted
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Meanings
A conditional conjunction used to introduce a condition that must be satisfied before the main clause can be realized. It implies a 'deal' or a restrictive requirement.
Contractual/Formal Requirement
Used in legal or professional contexts to stipulate mandatory terms of an agreement.
“The tenant may keep a pet, provided that a security deposit is paid in full.”
“Access is granted provided that users adhere to the privacy policy.”
Personal Reassurance/Permission
Used in spoken English to give permission or make a promise based on a specific behavior.
“I'll lend you the car, providing that you bring it back with a full tank.”
“We can eat outside, providing that it doesn't start raining.”
Hypothetical Restriction
Used to discuss future possibilities that are only possible under one specific circumstance.
“Provided that we leave now, we should arrive before the curtain rises.”
“The project will be a success, provided that everyone does their part.”
Reference Table
| Expression | Signification | Formalité | Utilisation Typique |
|---|---|---|---|
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Provided that
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On condition that; only if
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Formal
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Contracts, official agreements, strong stipulations
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Providing that
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On condition that; only if
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Slightly less formal (but similar)
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Strong stipulations, general conditions (often spoken)
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If
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In case that; supposing that
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Neutral
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General possibilities, common conditions, hypotheses
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As long as
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Only if; on condition that (often duration)
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Informal/Neutral
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Permissive conditions, duration, often less strict
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Unless
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If not; except if
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Neutral
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Exceptions, negative conditions, warning
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Only if
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Just if; solely on the condition that
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Neutral/Emphatic
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Stress a single, crucial condition
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Spectre de formalité
You are permitted to operate the vehicle, provided that the fuel tank is replenished upon return. (Lending a car)
You can use the car, provided that you put some petrol in it. (Lending a car)
You can take the car, providing you fill it up. (Lending a car)
Car's yours, long as you gas it up. (Lending a car)
Accords Conditionnels : Provided / Providing That
Sens Principal
- À condition que
- Seulement si
- Stipulation
Expressions Clés
- Provided that Plus formel, figé
- Providing that Légèrement moins formel, actif
Contraste Avec
- If Possibilité générale
- As long as Durée/Permissif
- Unless Condition négative
Contextes d'Usage
- Contrats
- Accords
- Règles formelles
- Promesses fermes
'Provided that' vs. 'If' vs. 'As long as'
Choisir ta Conjonction Conditionnelle
As-tu besoin d'énoncer une condition ou une stipulation forte et non négociable ?
La condition est-elle plus générale, une possibilité ou une hypothèse ?
La condition implique-t-elle une durée ou un accord moins strict ?
Conditions en Contexte
Formel / Juridique
- • The contract is binding provided that...
- • Access is granted providing that...
Académique / Professionnel
- • You'll pass provided that you study.
- • The proposal is accepted providing that...
Quotidien / Décontracté
- • We can go, provided you're ready.
- • I'll help, providing you clean up.
Forte Emphase
- • Payment is due, provided that the service is rendered.
- • She'll win, providing that she avoids mistakes.
Exemples par niveau
You can go out, provided that you wear a coat.
You can go out if you wear a coat.
I will help, provided that you are kind.
I will help if you are kind.
We can play, provided that it is sunny.
We can play if it is sunny.
Eat the cake, provided that you share.
Eat the cake if you share.
I'll buy it, provided that it isn't too expensive.
I'll buy it on the condition it's not expensive.
You can stay, providing that you keep quiet.
You can stay if you are quiet.
Provided that he studies, he will pass the test.
If he studies, he will pass.
We'll have a picnic, providing that the weather is good.
We'll have a picnic if the weather is good.
The bank will lend us the money, provided that we have a guarantor.
The bank will lend money only if we have a guarantor.
You can take the day off, providing that you finish the report first.
You can have a holiday if the report is done.
Provided that everyone agrees, we shall move the meeting to Friday.
If everyone agrees, we'll change the date.
I don't mind you using my laptop, providing that you don't change the settings.
You can use my laptop if you don't touch the settings.
The warranty is valid, provided that the seal has not been broken.
The warranty works only if the seal is intact.
Providing that no further complications arise, she should be discharged tomorrow.
If there are no more problems, she can leave the hospital.
We can increase the budget, provided that you can justify the extra costs.
We'll give more money if you explain why.
The match will go ahead, provided that the pitch is not waterlogged.
The game happens if the field is dry enough.
The merger is likely to succeed, provided that the corporate cultures can be integrated effectively.
The merger will work if the cultures mix well.
Providing that the data is scrubbed of all personal identifiers, it can be used for research.
If the data is anonymous, it's okay for research.
The defendant may remain on bail, provided that he surrenders his passport to the court.
He stays out of jail if he gives up his passport.
Provided that the central bank maintains its current trajectory, inflation should stabilize by Q4.
If the bank continues its plan, inflation will drop.
The ontological argument holds water, provided that one accepts the initial premise of a necessary being.
The argument works if you accept the first idea.
Providing that the linguistic nuances are preserved in translation, the poem loses little of its original vigor.
If the translation is perfect, the poem stays strong.
The treaty remains in force, provided that neither signatory party commits a material breach of its terms.
The deal stays if no one breaks the rules.
Provided that the socio-political climate remains conducive to reform, the legislation will likely pass.
If the politics stay stable, the law will pass.
Facile à confondre
Learners think they both mean 'if'.
They are very similar in meaning.
Erreurs courantes
I go provided that you go.
I will go provided that you go.
I'll help you provided that you will help me.
I'll help you provided that you help me.
Provided that it rains, we will go to the beach.
If it rains, we won't go to the beach.
The project is finished provided that the boss was happy.
The project will be considered finished provided that the boss is happy.
Structures de phrases
I will ___, provided that ___.
Real World Usage
The buyer shall pay the full amount, provided that the goods are delivered by Friday.
We can offer a higher salary, provided that you have the necessary certifications.
You can have dessert, providing that you eat your vegetables.
You may use this software for free, provided that it is for non-commercial use.
We'll reach the summit by noon, providing that the wind doesn't pick up.
The experiment is repeatable, provided that the temperature remains constant.
Le 'That' est facultatif
provided that et providing that sont la norme, tu peux souvent laisser tomber le 'that' dans des contextes moins formels ou à l'oral, par exemple : provided you agree. Garde-le pour la clarté dans les documents officiels.Pas n'importe quel 'If'
if par provided that à la légère. Ces phrases impliquent une condition plus forte, plus définitive, souvent non négociable. Utilise-les quand tu veux dire 'seulement si' ou 'à condition que', par exemple : only if you complete the task.
Présent pour les conditions futures
provided that ou providing that pour des conditions futures, utilise le présent simple dans la clause conditionnelle. Évite le futur (will + verbe), comme dans : "you'll succeed provided that you study".Le contexte est essentiel
The contract is valid provided that both parties sign.
L'emplacement compte (Virgule !)
provided that ou providing that débute la phrase, tu as besoin d'une virgule après la clause conditionnelle, par exemple : Providing that you finish, we can leave. Pas besoin de virgule si c'est au milieu de la phrase.
Smart Tips
Always use 'provided that' with the 'that' included. It sounds more legally binding.
Use 'providing' instead of 'provided' and drop the 'that'.
Stop! Replace 'will' with the present simple immediately.
Ask yourself: Is this a deal? If yes, use 'provided that'.
Prononciation
The 'that' reduction
In 'provided that', the word 'that' is usually unstressed and pronounced with a schwa /ðət/.
Conditional Rise-Fall
Provided that you're ready (rise), we can leave (fall).
The rise indicates the condition is being set, the fall indicates the result.
Mémorise-le
Moyen mnémotechnique
Pro-vided = Pro-mise. You only get the result if the promise is kept.
Association visuelle
Imagine a bouncer at a club holding a clipboard. He only lets you in (the result) provided that your name is on the list (the condition).
Rhyme
Provided that the rules are clear, you have nothing left to fear.
Story
A king tells a knight, 'I will give you the gold, provided that you slay the dragon.' The knight slays the dragon, and only then does he get the gold. The 'provided that' was the contract between them.
Word Web
Défi
Write three 'deals' you would make with a roommate or partner using 'provided that' (e.g., 'I'll cook, provided that you wash the dishes').
Notes culturelles
Very common in formal letters and legal contracts. British speakers often use 'providing' in speech more than Americans.
Used to sound 'tough' but fair in negotiations. It sets a clear boundary.
Used globally in research to limit the scope of a claim.
From the Latin 'providere' meaning 'to foresee' or 'to provide for'.
Amorces de conversation
Would you move to another country, provided that you were offered a dream job?
Can you lend me $100, providing that I pay you back tomorrow?
Sujets d'écriture
Erreurs courantes
Test Yourself
You can download the file ___ you create an account.
Choose the correct sentence:
Find and fix the mistake:
You may attend the conference as long as you pay the full registration fee.
Score: /3
Exercices pratiques
8 exercisesI will lend you the money, provided that you ___ it back next week.
You can borrow my car, ___ that you fill it with petrol.
Find and fix the mistake:
Provided that he will arrive on time, we can start the meeting.
that / provided / stay / can / you / quiet / you / stay
1. Provided you have a ticket... 2. Provided it's sunny... 3. Provided you study...
Select the formal version of the condition.
We will go to the park ___ it rains.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Score: /8
Practice Bank
12 exercisesThe contract is valid, ___ both parties sign it.
I will buy that car providing that the dealer will drop the price.
Choose the correct sentence:
Translate into English: 'Podemos ir al cine, siempre y cuando hayas terminado tu tarea.'
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Match the conditional phrases with their primary implication:
The software is free to use, ___ it is not used for commercial purposes.
Providing that she would arrive on time, we could start the presentation.
Which sentence is correct?
Translate into English: 'Te daré mi apoyo, siempre y cuando me digas la verdad.'
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Match the clauses:
Score: /12
FAQ (8)
Yes, but it's less common. You would use the past perfect: 'I would have gone, provided that he had asked me.'
Mostly, yes, but it is more restrictive. It means 'if and only if'.
No, you can omit it in speech. 'Provided you are ready' is perfectly fine.
In writing, 'provided' is more common. In speech, 'providing' is very popular.
Yes! 'Provided that you pay, you can stay.' Just remember the comma.
It's perfect for business emails. it sounds professional and clear.
'As long as' is more casual and often refers to time. 'Provided that' is more formal and refers to a specific rule.
Yes. 'Provided that you do not smoke, you can stay here.'
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In Other Languages
siempre que / con tal de que
English does not use a special subjunctive mood here.
pourvu que
The mood of the verb (indicative vs subjunctive).
vorausgesetzt, dass
Word order in the subordinate clause.
~to iu joken de
Japanese uses a noun-based 'condition' phrase.
bi-shart an
Very similar logic and usage.
zhǐyào... jiù...
Chinese uses a correlative pair; English uses a single conjunction.
Learning Path
Prerequisites
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