que

Usages of que

Aujourd'hui, leurs boucles d’oreilles sont aussi élégantes que leurs bracelets.
Today, their earrings are as elegant as their bracelets.
Je trouve que la station du nord est aussi pratique que celle du sud.
I find that the northern station is as convenient as the southern one.
En ville, la pollution sonore est autant un problème que la pollution de l’air.
In the city, noise pollution is as much a problem as air pollution.
Une courte pause‑café m’aide à retrouver autant de concentration qu’au début de la journée.
A short coffee break helps me get back as much concentration as at the start of the day.
Si Paul se lève trop tard, son humeur est aussi mauvaise que quand il manque sa correspondance.
If Paul gets up too late, his mood is as bad as when he misses his connection.
Marie travaille aussi vite que Paul, mais elle se repose moins souvent.
Marie works as fast as Paul, but she rests less often.
En général, Paul parle autant que Marie, mais aujourd’hui il est plus silencieux.
In general, Paul talks as much as Marie, but today he is quieter.
Pour moi, une balade sur le trottoir au bord de l’océan est aussi relaxante qu’une longue pause‑café.
For me, a walk on the sidewalk by the ocean is as relaxing as a long coffee break.
Je bois autant de café que de thé.
I drink as much coffee as tea.
Je veux aider mes amis autant que possible.
I want to help my friends as much as possible.

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