I am a little confused as to how a sentence can have a what looks like a "complement de phrase" but is actually part of the subject. I am supposed to formulate a sentence that is like this. Thanks for any assistance.
I sent this to our French expert, SraJMcGin.
Were you given an example of what to do?
Sra
Without an example, I don't know if your teacher wants the complement of a subject, object, etc.
Subject Complements. A subject complement follows a linking verb and modifies or refers to the subject. A subject complement can be an adjective, a noun, a pronoun, a word, or a group of words which acts as an adjective or noun: I am a teacher, but I am not yet experienced.
Marie Claire joue ce matin au tenis.
Sra
I can help you understand how a sentence can have a "complément de phrase" that is actually part of the subject. In French, a "complément de phrase" is a word or a group of words that provides additional information about the action or the verb in the sentence. However, sometimes a word or a group of words that may seem like a "complément de phrase" can actually function as part of the subject.
To formulate a sentence with this structure, you can follow these steps:
1. Choose a verb: Start by selecting a verb for your sentence. For example, let's use the verb "parler" (to speak).
2. Choose a subject: Select a subject for your sentence. It can be a noun or a pronoun. Let's say our subject is "Mon ami" (my friend).
3. Add a complement: Now, add a complement that can function as part of the subject. For example, let's use "depuis hier" (since yesterday).
4. Formulate the sentence: Combine the verb, subject, and complement to form the sentence. In this case, the sentence would be "Mon ami parle depuis hier" (My friend has been speaking since yesterday).
In this sentence, "depuis hier" appears to be a "complément de phrase" because it provides additional information about the action (speaking). However, it is actually part of the subject, as it modifies "Mon ami" (my friend) and tells us when the friend started speaking.
By understanding how to structure a sentence with both a "complément de phrase" and a subject that includes additional information, you can create more complex and nuanced sentences in French.