Significado
Used to express a strong opinion.
Contexto cultural
In French high schools, students are taught the 'plan dialectique' (thesis, antithesis, synthesis). 'Je suis d'avis que' is often used to introduce the final synthesis or the student's own nuanced position. While 'Je suis d'avis que' is used in formal Quebec French, you will also hear 'Je suis d'idée que' in more regional or older speech, though it is becoming rarer in professional settings. In many West African countries, formal French often retains a very classical, polite structure. 'Je suis d'avis que' is frequently used in administrative and political discourse to show respect and education. Belgian formal French is very similar to Hexagonal (French) French in its use of this phrase, especially in the context of the complex multi-governmental debates common in the country.
Use it in the DELF/DALF
Using this phrase in the 'Production Écrite' section of the B2 or C1 exam will instantly signal to the examiner that you have a high level of register awareness.
Don't overdo it
If you use 'Je suis d'avis que' in every paragraph, your writing will sound repetitive and overly stiff. Mix it with 'J'estime que' or 'À mon sens'.
Significado
Used to express a strong opinion.
Use it in the DELF/DALF
Using this phrase in the 'Production Écrite' section of the B2 or C1 exam will instantly signal to the examiner that you have a high level of register awareness.
Don't overdo it
If you use 'Je suis d'avis que' in every paragraph, your writing will sound repetitive and overly stiff. Mix it with 'J'estime que' or 'À mon sens'.
The 'Avis' vs 'Opinion' nuance
While often interchangeable, 'avis' sounds slightly more like a 'result of reflection', whereas 'opinion' can sometimes sound like a 'personal belief'.
Teste-se
Complete the formal sentence with the correct form of the phrase.
En tant que directeur, je _______ que nous devrions investir dans l'IA.
The fixed expression is 'être d'avis que'.
Which sentence is the most appropriate for a formal academic essay?
Expressing a view on climate change:
This option uses formal vocabulary and the sophisticated 'Je suis d'avis que' structure.
Complete the dialogue with the most professional response.
Collaborateur : 'Pensez-vous que ce nouveau logo soit trop moderne ?' Manager : '_______'
A complete clause after 'que' is the standard and most professional way to use the phrase.
Match the phrase to the correct register.
Phrase: 'Je suis d'avis que la séance soit levée.'
The use of 'Je suis d'avis que' combined with a formal procedure like 'la séance soit levée' indicates a high level of formality.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Opinion Phrases by Formality
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosEn tant que directeur, je _______ que nous devrions investir dans l'IA.
The fixed expression is 'être d'avis que'.
Expressing a view on climate change:
This option uses formal vocabulary and the sophisticated 'Je suis d'avis que' structure.
Collaborateur : 'Pensez-vous que ce nouveau logo soit trop moderne ?' Manager : '_______'
A complete clause after 'que' is the standard and most professional way to use the phrase.
Phrase: 'Je suis d'avis que la séance soit levée.'
The use of 'Je suis d'avis que' combined with a formal procedure like 'la séance soit levée' indicates a high level of formality.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasIt is technically used by some native speakers, but 'Je suis d'avis que' is the standard, more elegant form. In exams, stick to 'd'avis'.
Usually no. In the affirmative, use the indicative. In the negative ('Je ne suis pas d'avis que'), you can use the subjunctive to sound more formal or to express doubt.
Yes, but much more formal. It's like the difference between 'I think' and 'I am of the view that'.
Only if you are discussing something very serious or being intentionally formal for comedic effect.
It is masculine: 'un avis'. The phrase doesn't change if a woman says it.
'Avis' is an opinion or view. 'Conseil' is a piece of advice (telling someone what to do).
Yes, if followed by a verb. 'Je suis d'avis de partir' (I am of the opinion to leave/that we should leave).
Yes, very. It's a great way to give a recommendation to a client or boss.
It's just not a natural French idiom. You must say 'Je suis de l'opinion que' if you want to use that word.
Yes, in formal contexts, though Quebecers have many other unique ways to express opinions too.
Frases relacionadas
À mon avis
similarIn my opinion
J'estime que
synonymI consider/estimate that
Il me semble que
similarIt seems to me that
Selon moi
similarAccording to me
Partager l'avis de
builds onTo share the opinion of
