B2–C1 · GFB · GFB015

This/That + need not mean + finite clause

Explanation

A reusable frame from “Modal scope and past inference”. Compare how English and German express modal scope and past inference. Practise reusable constructions with Russian translations.

Structure

EN · EnglishThis/That + need not mean + finite clause

DE · GermanDas + muss nicht bedeuten, dass + clause

Anchor phrase

RU · Translation

Это не обязательно означает, что план провалился.

EN · English

That need not mean the plan has failed.

DE · German

Das muss nicht bedeuten, dass der Plan gescheitert ist.

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RU · Translation
Это не обязательно означает, что нам придётся начинать заново.
EN · English
This need not mean we have to start again.
DE · German
Das muss nicht bedeuten, dass wir neu anfangen müssen.
RU · Translation
Это не обязательно означает, что она не согласна.
EN · English
That need not mean she disagrees.
DE · German
Das muss nicht bedeuten, dass sie anderer Meinung ist.

Pattern graph

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GFB001Subject + need not have + past participleGFB GFB002Subject + did not need to + infinitive, so + past outcomeGFB GFB016Subject + may not have + past participleGFB GFB017Subject + would not + infinitive + past contextGFB

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