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14.13 Important English adverbs without direct equivalent in French
Some adverbs do not have a French equivalent, but need to be described by a verbal phrase.
14.13.1 almost = avoir failli
almost = avoir failli
J'
ai failli
tomber. *
I almost fell.
Tu
as failli
faire une bêtise.
You almost made a stupid mistake.
The verb
faillir
is almost only used in this meaning of almost. However, there are a few fixed phrases with this verb.
almost = avoir failli
Il
a failli
à sa tache.
He is failed to do is task.
La mémoire lui
a failli
.
His memory failed.
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