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declarative sentence + !

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exclamatory sentence

The exclamation mark adds emphasis, an element of surprise, astonishment, 

admiration, or happiness to what was initially a simple declarative sentence (affir-

mative or negative).

Ce monsieur a gagné la loterie! 

This man won the lottery!

Je suis la meilleure! 

I am the best!

Il a du courage! 

He has courage!

Tu n’as pas fait ton devoir! 

You did not do your homework!

Regarde ma nouvelle voiture! 

Look at my new car!

Bon, je ne dirai pas un mot! 

Fine, I will not say one word!

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EXERCICE

Fill in the blanks to complete the French translations of the following 

sentences.

1.  The moon is so beautiful! Comme  

 !

2.  We love the beach so much!                 tant la plage!