apposition
A grammatical arrangement in which two nouns or noun phrases are placed side by side, with the second element serving to identify, explain, or rename the first. It allows for the addition of descriptive detail or clarification without the use of a relative clause or coordinating conjunction.
Exemples
3 sur 5My brother, a talented chef, is cooking dinner tonight.
My brother, who is a skilled professional cook, is preparing the meal this evening.
The CEO, Ms. Thompson, addressed the board regarding the recent merger.
The chief executive officer, specifically Ms. Thompson, spoke to the directors about the company joining.
That guy, the one in the red hat, is my neighbor.
That man, specifically the person wearing the red hat, lives next door to me.
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Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of 'Add-Position': you are adding a second noun in the same grammatical position to explain the first one.
Quiz rapide
In the phrase 'My friend Sarah,' the name Sarah is in ________ with the word 'friend'.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : apposition
Exemples
My brother, a talented chef, is cooking dinner tonight.
everydayMy brother, who is a skilled professional cook, is preparing the meal this evening.
The CEO, Ms. Thompson, addressed the board regarding the recent merger.
formalThe chief executive officer, specifically Ms. Thompson, spoke to the directors about the company joining.
That guy, the one in the red hat, is my neighbor.
informalThat man, specifically the person wearing the red hat, lives next door to me.
The Great Barrier Reef, a complex biological system, faces significant ecological threats.
academicThe Great Barrier Reef, which is a complicated network of living organisms, is under environmental danger.
Our latest product, the X-Gen Tablet, will launch next month.
businessOur newest item for sale, the X-Gen Tablet, is scheduled for release next month.
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Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
used in apposition
functioning as a clarifying noun placed next to another
explanatory apposition
the act of adding a phrase to explain a previous term
close apposition
the placement of two nouns together without using commas
Souvent confondu avec
Opposition means conflict, resistance, or being against something, while apposition is a grammatical term for placing words side-by-side.
Position refers to the location or placement of an object generally, whereas apposition is the specific side-by-side relationship of two nouns.
Notes d'usage
In standard English grammar, appositives are usually set off by commas unless they are 'restrictive' (meaning the sentence wouldn't make sense or the identity wouldn't be clear without them). It is also used in medical contexts to describe the fitting together of two surfaces, like wound edges.
Erreurs courantes
The most common mistake is omitting commas when providing extra, non-essential information (non-restrictive apposition), which can occasionally change the meaning of the sentence.
Astuce mémo
Think of 'Add-Position': you are adding a second noun in the same grammatical position to explain the first one.
Origine du mot
From the Latin 'appositio', meaning 'a putting to' or 'addition', derived from 'apponere' (to set alongside).
Modèles grammaticaux
Quiz rapide
In the phrase 'My friend Sarah,' the name Sarah is in ________ with the word 'friend'.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : apposition
Mots lis
pale
A1Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.
lung
A1The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.
tropical
A1Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.
trader
A1A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.
indoor
A1Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.
threshold
A1A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.
tribute
A1A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.
elder
A1Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.
russian
A1Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.
southeastern
A1Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.
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