What are some sophisticated essay phrases I can use in French?

When writing an academic essay in French, it is important to avoid repetition and Anglicisms. Often, the temptation is to literally translate what you want to say in English into French but this can often cause mistakes. Here are some phrases that can be adapted for use in many situations to help elevate your language:Faire le point de l’affaire = to summarise the issueTirer l’affaire au clair = to shed light on the matterSouligner la gravité de la situation = to underline the seriousness of the situationLe problème se banalise = the problem is getting more commonLa situation empire = the situation worsensLe problème a pris une telle ampleur que… = the problem has taken on such proportions that…Plusieurs points forts se dégagent = several important points emergeIls s’avère que … = it turns out that