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Can two subordinating conjunctions be used together in French?

No, two subordinating conjunctions cannot be used together in French in the same way you might see in English.

Here's why:

* French grammar is stricter with conjunction usage: French generally uses only one subordinating conjunction to introduce a dependent clause.

* Meaning redundancy: Using two conjunctions often results in redundancy. For example, saying "because and that" is unnecessary.

What to do instead:

* Choose one appropriate conjunction: Select the most accurate conjunction for the relationship between the clauses. Examples include:

* Parce que (because)

* Puisque (since)

* Comme (as, since)

* Quand (when)

* Si (if)

* Bien que (although)

* Même si (even if)

Example:

English: "Because she was tired and because she was hungry, she went to bed early."

French: "Elle est allée se coucher tôt parce qu'elle était fatiguée et qu'elle avait faim. "

* Use a relative pronoun: In some cases, you can use a relative pronoun like "qui" (who), "que" (which), or "dont" (whose) to combine ideas instead of using multiple conjunctions.

Example:

English: "The man who lives next door is a doctor."

French: "L'homme qui habite à côté est médecin."

Remember, it's always a good idea to consult a French grammar reference or a native speaker if you are unsure about conjunction usage.

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