Expertlatin
- What is si nisi in Latin?
- What is the SI clause rule in French?
- What tense follows SI in French?
- What are the three types of SI clauses?
What is si nisi in Latin?
There are three important rules to remember in this chapter: (1) In Latin, the subordinating conjunctions si (“if”) and nisi (“if … not, unless”) introduce conditions.
What is the SI clause rule in French?
The clauses can be in one of two orders: Either the si clause is followed by the result clause, or the result clause is followed by the si clause. Both work as long as the verb forms are paired correctly and si is placed in front of the condition. Je paierai si tu conduis. > I'll pay if you drive.
What tense follows SI in French?
The present tense follows si; it is the situation that is required before the other action will take place. Si j'ai le temps, je le ferai. / Je le ferai si j'ai le temps.. If I have time, I will do it. / I will do it if I have time.
What are the three types of SI clauses?
In other words, the condition is possible or feasible. There are three different types of resulting clauses that can follow this si clause: present indicative, future indicative, and imperative.
