As et Like : fiche essentielle

La regle cle et exemples

La regle fondamentale

As = fonction reelle (je suis vraiment ca)
Like = similitude (je ressemble a ca, mais je ne le suis pas)

Tableau comparatif

SensMotExemple
Fonction reelleasI work as a teacher.
SimilitudelikeShe sings like a bird.
Reference au discoursasAs I said, this is important.
Action simultaneeasAs I was walking, I saw her.
Par exemple (informel)likeCities like Paris.
Par exemple (formel)such asCities such as Paris.
PerceptionlikeIt tastes like chicken.

15 phrases types a memoriser

  1. I work as a marketing manager.
  2. She sings like a professional.
  3. As your boss, I must insist.
  4. He treats me like a son.
  5. As you know, we need to act.
  6. Cities like Paris attract tourists.
  7. It looks like rain.
  8. As a doctor, I can advise you.
  9. She is as tall as her brother.
  10. As I said before, this is urgent.
  11. Use it as a paperweight.
  12. It feels like silk.
  13. As far as I know, he is still here.
  14. I have been waiting like forever.
  15. He speaks like a native.
Test : est-ce que c'est vraiment ca ? OUI = as / NON = like.