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A2

Les modaux : must, have to, should, mustn't, don't have to

Obligation, interdiction, absence d'obligation et conseil.

ModalSensExemple
mustobligation (souvent ressentie par celui qui parle)I must call my mother.
have toobligation (règle extérieure)I have to wear a uniform at work.
mustn'tinterdictionYou mustn't smoke here.
don't have topas obligéYou don't have to come.
shouldconseilYou should see a doctor.
couldpossibilité, suggestion, capacité passéeWe could go to the cinema. I could swim at 5.

Test yourself

  1. Complète : You ___ touch that, it's dangerous! (interdit)
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    mustn't
  2. Complète : It's Sunday, you ___ get up early. (pas obligé)
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    don't have to
  3. Traduis : « Tu devrais te reposer. »
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    You should rest.
  4. Traduis : « J'ai dû partir tôt. »
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    I had to leave early.