À condition que
Example: Tu peux venir à condition que tu sois à l'heure.
Definition
"À condition que" is a French expression used to introduce a condition that must be met for something else to happen or be true. It means 'provided that' or 'on the condition that,' as in the example: 'You can come à condition que you are on time.'
Etymology
The phrase "À condition que" comes from the French word 'condition,' which originates from the Latin 'condicio,' meaning an agreement or stipulation. The use of 'à' (to) combined with 'condition que' literally translates to 'on the condition that,' expressing a requirement for an action or event. Did you know? This construction is commonly used in French to set conditions for actions, highlighting its importance in everyday language.
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