B2 Expression Formal

à moins que

unless

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Meaning

Except if; used to introduce a condition that prevents something.

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Cultural Background

Used in formal debate to show intellectual rigor.

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The Subjunctive Trigger

Always treat 'à moins que' as a red flag for the subjunctive mood.

Meaning

Except if; used to introduce a condition that prevents something.

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The Subjunctive Trigger

Always treat 'à moins que' as a red flag for the subjunctive mood.

Test Yourself

Conjugate the verb in the subjunctive.

Je viendrai, à moins qu'il ne (pleuvoir) ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: pleuve

After 'à moins que', the subjunctive is mandatory.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Conjugate the verb in the subjunctive. Fill Blank B2

Je viendrai, à moins qu'il ne (pleuvoir) ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: pleuve

After 'à moins que', the subjunctive is mandatory.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is optional but preferred in formal writing.

Related Phrases

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sauf si

synonym

except if

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