Unless, As long as, Provided : Les conditions

Unless, as long as et provided introduisent tous des conditions, mais avec des nuances différentes.

UNLESS - Sauf si / À moins que

Condition négative : = "if... not"

• "I'll go unless it rains." (= if it doesn't rain)
• "Unless you hurry, you'll be late."
• "Don't call me unless it's urgent."

⚠️ Ne pas utiliser "not" après unless (double négation)

AS LONG AS - Tant que / À condition que

Condition nécessaire pour que quelque chose se produise :

• "You can go as long as you finish your homework."
• "I'll help you as long as you listen."
• "As long as you're happy, I'm happy."

Synonyme : so long as

PROVIDED (THAT) - À condition que (formel)

Condition formelle, souvent écrite :

• "You can leave early provided you finish your work."
• "Provided that everyone agrees, we'll proceed."
• "The event will happen providing the weather is good."

Variantes : provided that, providing

Comparaison

• Unless = condition négative (sauf si)
• As long as = condition positive (tant que)
• Provided = condition formelle (à condition que)

Exemples équivalents

"I'll come unless I'm busy." (sauf si je suis occupé)
"I'll come as long as I'm free." (tant que je suis libre)
"I'll come provided I have time." (à condition d'avoir le temps)