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ainsi que

as well as

Definition & meaning

The phrase "ainsi que" is a common French connector used to join words or clauses. It has two primary meanings depending on the context:

  1. As well as / And also: It is used to add an element to a list or a subject, often emphasizing that the additional item is included alongside the first.
  2. Just as / As: It is used to draw a comparison between two actions or situations, implying that something happens in the same way or manner as something else.

Grammar & Word origin

The expression is a compound connector derived from three distinct parts:

  • Ainsi: meaning "thus" or "in this way" {ainsi} .
  • Que: meaning "that" or "as" {que} .

Grammatically, when used to mean "as well as," it functions similarly to the conjunction "and," but it does not necessarily make the subject plural in the same way "et" {et} does; the verb agreement depends on the emphasis placed on the first subject.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

  • En plus de {en plus de} (in addition to)
  • Tout comme {tout comme} (just as/like)
  • Et {et} (and)
  • De même que {de même que} (in the same way as)

Antonyms:

  • Contrairement à {contrairement à} (contrary to)
  • Au lieu de {au lieu de} (instead of)

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Examples

Elle achète des fruits ainsi que des légumes.conjunction

She buys fruits as well as vegetables.

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