La regle fondamentale
As = fonction reelle (je suis vraiment ca)
Like = similitude (je ressemble a ca, mais je ne le suis pas)
Tableau comparatif
| Sens | Mot | Exemple |
| Fonction reelle | as | I work as a teacher. |
| Similitude | like | She sings like a bird. |
| Reference au discours | as | As I said, this is important. |
| Action simultanee | as | As I was walking, I saw her. |
| Par exemple (informel) | like | Cities like Paris. |
| Par exemple (formel) | such as | Cities such as Paris. |
| Perception | like | It tastes like chicken. |
15 phrases types a memoriser
- I work as a marketing manager.
- She sings like a professional.
- As your boss, I must insist.
- He treats me like a son.
- As you know, we need to act.
- Cities like Paris attract tourists.
- It looks like rain.
- As a doctor, I can advise you.
- She is as tall as her brother.
- As I said before, this is urgent.
- Use it as a paperweight.
- It feels like silk.
- As far as I know, he is still here.
- I have been waiting like forever.
- He speaks like a native.
Test : est-ce que c'est vraiment ca ? OUI = as / NON = like.