Si je commence à ronfler
If I start snoring
Language note: A funny conditional sentence structure useful in negotiations over TV time!
Culture note: Snoring is jokingly used here to show disinterest or boredom.
Context: They joke about falling asleep during the documentary.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Si
[see]
if
Used to introduce a conditional clause.
Si le téléviseur m'ennuie, je commence à ronfler.
If the TV bores me, I start to snore.
je
[zhuh]
I
The person who is speaking.
Je m'inquiète que si je commence à ronfler, je vais déranger les autres.
I worry that if I start snoring, I'll disturb others.
commence
[ko-monss]
start
To begin doing something.
Je commence à ronfler quand je suis très fatigué.
I start to snore when I am very tired.
à
[ah]
to
Used to start an action.
Quand je suis prêt à m'endormir, je commence à ronfler.
When I am ready to sleep, I start snoring.
ronfler
[ron-flay]
snore
To make a loud breathing noise while asleep.
Je dérange les autres lorsque je commence à ronfler.
I disturb others when I start to snore.
Phrase Parts
Si je commence
À ronfler
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