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le registre
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register — formal (vous) or informal (tu); never mix them in one text
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le nombre de mots (NM)
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word count — your SL answer must reach 250–400 words
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le temps verbal
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verb tense — présent, passé composé, imparfait, futur; keep it correct and consistent
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le type de texte
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text type — lettre, article, blog…; use «le type de texte le plus approprié» and its conventions
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développer une idée
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to develop an idea — expand it with a reason and an example, not just name it
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l'accord
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agreement — gender and number must match (la maison blanche, les livres neufs)
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La consigne de l'épreuve 1
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« Réalisez une des tâches suivantes. Utilisez, en fonction des propositions, le type de texte le plus approprié. Écrivez entre 250 et 400 mots. »
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Quel critère touche le fait de mélanger tu et vous ?
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Le Critère C (compréhension conceptuelle : type de texte, registre et conventions).
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Quel critère touche un texte trop court ?
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Le Critère B (message) ; tu n'as pas la place de développer les idées.
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Quel critère touchent les erreurs de temps verbaux ?
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Le Critère A (langue).
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What are the five steps of the final-check routine?
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Mots → Registre → Conventions → Verbes → Idées.
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How long should you reserve for the final check?
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About five minutes at the end of the exam.
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What's the fix for a mixed register?
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Fix one register (tu OR vous) from the greeting to the sign-off and keep it consistent — a formal letter needs vous and «Madame, Monsieur».
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What's the fix for listing ideas without developing them?
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Develop 2–3 ideas with a reason and an example instead of naming many.
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