Significado
In such a manner, thus.
Contexto cultural
The use of 'de la sorte' is often associated with 'la langue de bois' (political jargon) or high-level academic discourse. It reflects the French obsession with 'la forme' (the form) as much as 'le fond' (the content). In Quebec, 'de la sorte' is also used in formal contexts, but there is a strong influence of English 'in this way', making 'de cette façon' slightly more prevalent even in formal writing. In Francophone Africa, particularly in formal education, classical French expressions like 'de la sorte' are highly respected and frequently used in administrative writing. Belgian French uses 'de la sorte' in legal and official documents, mirroring the usage in France, as both systems share a Napoleonic legal heritage.
Use it for Indignation
If someone is rude to you in a formal setting, 'Ne me parlez pas de la sorte' is the perfect way to shut them down with class.
Avoid in Slang
Never use this with slang words like 'mec' or 'truc'. The register clash is too jarring.
Significado
In such a manner, thus.
Use it for Indignation
If someone is rude to you in a formal setting, 'Ne me parlez pas de la sorte' is the perfect way to shut them down with class.
Avoid in Slang
Never use this with slang words like 'mec' or 'truc'. The register clash is too jarring.
The 'Molière' Effect
Using this phrase makes you sound like a character from a 17th-century play. Use it sparingly to avoid sounding like you're in a costume.
Writing Connector
Use it in the conclusion of your French essays to refer back to the methodology used in your analysis.
Teste-se
Choose the most appropriate phrase for a formal essay.
L'empereur a décidé de ____ pour protéger ses frontières.
'Procéder de la sorte' is the correct formal expression. 'De la sort' is a spelling error.
Fill in the missing words for this formal reprimand.
Comment osez-vous me parler ____ ____ ____ ?
This is a classic high-register way to express indignation at someone's tone.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Where would you most likely hear 'De la sorte'?
'De la sorte' is a formal expression suited for legal or professional environments.
Complete the dialogue with the correct register.
Le juge : 'Pourquoi avez-vous volé ce pain ?' L'accusé : 'Je n'ai pas voulu ____, j'avais faim.'
In a courtroom (formal setting), 'agir de la sorte' is the most appropriate choice.
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Recursos visuais
De la sorte vs. De toutes sortes
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosL'empereur a décidé de ____ pour protéger ses frontières.
'Procéder de la sorte' is the correct formal expression. 'De la sort' is a spelling error.
Comment osez-vous me parler ____ ____ ____ ?
This is a classic high-register way to express indignation at someone's tone.
Where would you most likely hear 'De la sorte'?
'De la sorte' is a formal expression suited for legal or professional environments.
Le juge : 'Pourquoi avez-vous volé ce pain ?' L'accusé : 'Je n'ai pas voulu ____, j'avais faim.'
In a courtroom (formal setting), 'agir de la sorte' is the most appropriate choice.
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Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasThe noun 'sorte' is feminine, which is why we say 'de LA sorte'. However, the whole phrase is an invariable adverb.
Yes, but it's less common as a fixed idiom. 'De cette sorte' is more literal, meaning 'of this specific kind'.
Yes, but mostly in writing, news, and formal speeches. You won't hear it much in the street.
'Ainsi' is more common and can mean 'thus' or 'so'. 'De la sorte' specifically emphasizes the MANNER of an action.
Yes, but it's very literary. Example: 'De la sorte, il parvint à ses fins.'
Not inherently, but it's very often used to criticize or question a behavior.
Only in very formal ones, perhaps when discussing a serious procedural issue or a dispute.
It's the standard French uvular 'r', produced at the back of the throat.
No, it describes an action or a way of being. For objects, use 'de ce genre' or 'de ce type'.
Only in period dramas or when a character is trying to sound sophisticated or angry.
Frases relacionadas
De telle sorte que
similarIn such a way that...
En quelque sorte
similarIn a way / so to speak
De toutes sortes
contrastOf all kinds
Ainsi
synonymThus / In this way
De la même sorte
builds onOf the same kind
