Présentation Finale (Final Presentation)

Learning ObjectivesStructure a formal presentation with an introduction (introduction) [an-tro-dook-SYOHN], développement (development) [dayv-lawp-MAHN], and conclusion (conclusion) [kohn-kloo-ZYOHN].Use connecteurs logiques (logical connectors) [kuh-nek-TUR lo-ZHEEK] to organize your thoughts.Cite sources using discours indirect (indirect speech) [dees-KOOR an-dee-REKT].Express detailed opinions using le subjonctif (the subjunctive) [luh soob-zhohnk-TEEF].Use a registre de langue soutenu (formal style of language) [ruh-ZHEES-truh duh lahng soot-NUH].Imagine this... You're at a university conference in Montreal 🎤. You're presenting your research to an audience of experts. Your goal: convince them that your main idea is important. This lesson will give you the keys to succeed at this chall...

French TermWhat It MeansExample in a SentenceLa thèse (The thesis) [la TEZ]The main idea or central point that you are defending.Ma thèse (My thesis) [ma TEZ] est que le changement climatique a un impact direct sur l'économie locale. (My thesis is that climate change has a direct impact on the local economy.)L'argument (The argument) [lar-goo-MAHN]A reason or piece of evidence used to support your thesis.Un argument (An argument) [uhn ar-goo-MAHN] clé est la baisse du tourisme hivernal. (A key argument is the decline in winter tourism.)La problématique (The core question) [la pro-blay-ma-TEEK]The central question that the presentation tries to answer.La problématique (The core question) [la pro-blay-ma-TEEK] est de savoir comment concilier développement économique et protection de l'enviro...

1. Logical Connectors for StructureTo guide your audience, using logical connectors is essential. They create links between your ideas and make your argument flow smoothly.Rule: Use transition words to mark the different stages of your reasoning.To begin: D'abord (First) [da-BOR], en premier lieu (In the first place) [ahn pruh-myay LYUH], pour commencer (To start) [poor koh-mahn-SAY]...To add an idea: Ensuite (Next) [ahn-SWEET], de plus (Furthermore) [duh PLOOS], par ailleurs (Moreover) [par eye-YUR]...To show contrast: Cependant (However) [suh-pahn-DAHN], néanmoins (Nevertheless) [nay-ahn-MWAHN], en revanche (On the other hand) [ahn ruh-VAHNSH]...To show a result: Par conséquent (Therefore) [par kohn-say-KAHN], donc (So) [DOHNK], de ce fait (As a result) [duh suh FET]...To conclude: En so...