as well as

• Construction utilisée pour ajouter une information, signifiant 'et aussi', 'en plus de'.

A conjunction used to add information, meaning 'in addition to' or 'and also'. It connects words, phrases, or clauses and emphasizes that both elements are included, often with slightly more focus on the first element. It requires grammatical parallelism between the connected parts.

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1. Addition of equal elementsA2formal

   Used to connect two elements of equal grammatical value, indicating that both are included. It is similar to 'and', but often adds a slightly more formal tone.

   ainsi que

   • She speaks English as well as Spanish.
   • He bought a laptop as well as a phone.
   • We visited Paris as well as Rome.
   • They invited friends as well as family.
   • The course covers theory as well as practice.
   • He enjoys reading as well as writing.
   • She works as a teacher as well as a translator.
   • The company produces cars as well as motorcycles.
   • We need time as well as resources.
   • The program supports beginners as well as advanced users.

2. Emphasis on inclusion or expansionB1formal

   Used to expand on an idea by adding more information, often implying that the second element is an important addition to the first.

   ainsi que

   • The policy affects employees as well as managers.
   • The decision impacts the economy as well as society.
   • This change improves efficiency as well as quality.
   • The system ensures security as well as reliability.
   • The training develops skills as well as confidence.
   • The project requires planning as well as execution.
   • The strategy focuses on growth as well as stability.
   • The law protects consumers as well as businesses.
   • The program supports innovation as well as sustainability.
   • The initiative benefits students as well as teachers.

3. Comparison and similarity (less formal)B2informal

   In some contexts, especially in comparisons, 'as well as' can imply similarity, similar to 'like' or 'equally as'.

   ainsi que / de même que

   • He sings as well as he plays the guitar.
   • She writes as well as she speaks.
   • They perform as well as professionals.
   • He cooks as well as a chef.
   • She dances as well as a trained performer.
   • The system works as well as expected.
   • He speaks English as well as a native speaker.
   • She handles pressure as well as anyone.
   • They compete as well as top teams.
   • He explains things as well as a teacher.