loose sentence

• Une phrase lâche est une structure de phrase dans laquelle l'idée principale ou la proposition indépendante est énoncée en premier, suivie de détails, de phrases ou de propositions supplémentaires qui apportent des explications ou des descriptions complémentaires.

A loose sentence is a type of sentence structure where the main idea or independent clause comes first, followed by additional details, phrases, or clauses that provide further explanation or description.

1. Grammatical structureC1formal

   A type of sentence in which the main clause comes first, followed by subordinate clauses or phrases that add details.

   phrase lâche

   • The writer used a loose sentence to create a natural flow: 'I went to the store, looking for milk, bread, and eggs.'
   • In a loose sentence, the main idea is stated early, like: 'She finished her work, despite the noise and interruptions.'
   • Loose sentences are common in conversational English, for example: 'He arrived late, missing the first act of the play.'