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Traduction et définition
as long as: aussi longtemps que, pourvu que, du moment que
You can keep the car as long as you want. Tu peux garder la voiture aussi longtemps que tu en as besoin.
Our business will continue to prosper as long as the economic situation does not change. Notre entreprise continuera à prospérer pourvu que la situation économique ne change pas.
Exemples
- "It is guaranteed to prevent crime (as long as it's used in combination with several other methods, which I am also researching)."
- "And as long as I've got my suit and tie"
- "You can come over, as long as you bring some rum, some rubber gloves and a towel."
- "I am quite happy to consider any of the above options, as long as it's number 4."
- "We have always benefited from a healthy tourist industry, and as long as our city remains an attractive tourist destination we will continue to do so."
- "Sometimes I feel the company itself could be burning down, but as long as everything looked good on paper they would be satisfied."
- "Philip, feel free to bring a date, as long as she doesn't mind that we talk a little business."
- "The future doesn't look bright for the Delavigne Corporation - at least as long as Bruno Delavigne remains behind the steering wheel."
- "And finally, as long as you're removing junk from the building, why don't you help Horatio clear out some of the junk from his office?"
- "As long as Roger isn't touching the accounts, we'll be fine."
Exercice 1
Choose the FALSE statement from the list below.
Choose the FALSE statement from the list below.
This is a true statement. Polly writes: "I will explain to everyone the further benefits of the SSSS3000".
This is a true statement. Polly writes: "Please be sure to show up next Tuesday afternoon, following lunch, at 2:15 in the boardroom".
This is the only choice which is not true. Polly writes: "It is guaranteed to prevent crime (as long as it's used in combination with several other methods)". This means that the security system is effective only when used with other security methods. In this context, the expression "as long as" has the same meaning as "provided that". For example: 'you can leave early, as long as you finish all your work.
This is a true statement. Polly writes: "The Super Safe Security System 3000 is the most high-tech and affordable system on the market", which suggests that it is reasonably priced.
Exercice 2
"As long as you're removing junk from the building, why don't you help Horatio clear out some of the junk from his office?"
Which of the following terms could replace the phrase "as long as" and express the same meaning?
Which of the following terms could replace the phrase "as long as" and express the same meaning?
"As long as you're removing junk from the building, why don't you help Horatio clear out some of the junk from his office?"
Which of the following terms could replace the phrase "as long as" and express the same meaning?
Which of the following terms could replace the phrase "as long as" and express the same meaning?
This is correct. The phrase "as long as" expresses the same sense as the term "since" or "while" in this context. It is both an expression of timing, but also of reason. Bruno is suggesting that "because" Kevin is removing junk from around the office, he might as well help Horatio clear out his office, or that "while Kevin is removing things, he could help Horatio".
"As long as" cannot be replaced by "before" in this construction. "As long as" does not indicate a specific time, but rather it expresses the same idea as "while", or "since".
"As long as" cannot be replaced by "after" in this construction. "As long as" does not indicate a specific time, but rather it expresses the same idea as "while", or "since".
"Until" indicates the period of time "leading up to" or "just before" another action or event. It cannot replace the phrase "as long as" in this construction.
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