Common Classroom Phrases in French
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What is the French term for 'bicycle'?

  • la moto
  • le taxi
  • le tram
  • le vélo (correct)
  • Which French verb means 'to travel'?

  • voyager (correct)
  • venir
  • aller en
  • aller
  • What is the correct form of 'aller' for 'they (female)'?

  • Elles va
  • Elles aller
  • Elles vont (correct)
  • Elle vont
  • Which preposition is generally used before modes of transportation that are feminine?

    <p>en</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In French, how is 'train' referred to?

    <p>le train</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the English translation of 'le transport ferroviaire'?

    <p>By train</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following phrases means 'Excuse me' in French?

    <p>Excusez-moi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phrase would you use to ask for permission to drink water in French?

    <p>Puis-je boire de l'eau, s'il vous plaît?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mode of transport corresponds to 'le transport maritime'?

    <p>By sea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How would you ask your teacher if you could go to the bathroom in French?

    <p>Puis-je aller aux toilettes, s'il vous plaît?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'debout (vous tous)' mean in English?

    <p>Stand (all of you)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phrase would you use if you need to ask how to say a word in French?

    <p>Comment dit-on...en français?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is indicated by the word 'la' in French transport vocabulary?

    <p>It is feminine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Useful Phrases

    • Common phrases to use in a classroom setting, including greetings, requests, and instructions.
    • "Puis-je entrer?" means "May I come in?"
    • "J'ai une question" means "I have a question"
    • "Répétez, s’il vous plaît" means "Repeat, please"
    • "Excusez-moi" means "Excuse me"
    • "Je ne comprends pas" means "I don't understand"
    •  "Merci" means "Thank you"
    • "Debout (vous tous)" means "Stand (all of you)"
    • "Levez la main, s’il vous plaît" means "Raise your hand, please"
    • "Asseyez-vous (vous tous)" means "Sit (all of you)"
    • "Commencez (vous tous)" means "Begin (all of you)"
    •  " Arrêtez (vous tous)" means "Stop (all of you)"
    • "Haut les mains" means "Hands up"
    • "Haut la main" means "Hands down"
    • "Chercher…" means "Search for…"
    • "Comment dit-on… en français?" means "How does one say… in French?"
    • "C’est ton tour - Vas-y" means "It’s your turn -Go ahead"

    Means of Transport

    • Four main modes of transport : road/land, sea, train, and air.
    •  "Le transport routier" means "by road/land"
    •  "Le transport maritime" means "by sea"
    • "Le transport ferroviaire" means "by train"
    • "Le transport aérien" means "by air."
    •  "La voiture" means "car" and is feminine.
    •  "Le train" means "train" and is masculine.
    • “Le métro" means "subway" and is masculine.
    • “Le tram” means "tramway" and is masculine.
    •  "L’autobus (m)/le bus" means "bus" and is masculine.
    • "Le taxi" means "taxi" and is masculine.
    • "L’avion" means "airplane" and is masculine.
    • "L’hélicoptère (m)" means "helicopter" and is masculine
    • "Le bateau" means "boat" and is masculine.
    • "Le vélo" means "bicycle" and is masculine.
    • "La moto" means "motorcycle" and is feminine.
    • "Le tracteur" means "tractor" and is masculine.
    • ”Le camion” means "truck" and is masculine.
    • "La fusée" means "rocket" and is feminine.
    • "Le cheval" means "horse" and is masculine
    • “Le(s) pied(s)” means "foot/feet" and is masculine.

    Prepositions "à" and "en"

    • “à" and "en" are used with means of transport to indicate location.

    Forms of the Verb “Aller”

    • "Aller" means "to go."
    • "Je vais" means "I go"
    • "Tu vas" means "you go"
    • "Elle va" means "she goes"
    • "Il va" means "he goes"
    • "Nous allons" means "we go"
    •  "Vous allez" means "you go" (plural and formal)
    • “Elles vont” means "they go" (female)
    •  "Ils vont" means "they go" (male)

    Forms of the Verb "Voyager"

    • "Voyager" means "to travel."
    • "Elle voyage" means "She travels"
    • "Elles voyagent" means "They travel" (female)

    Comparatives

    • Common comparative words in French:
      • “Plus… que” means "More… than"
      • "Moins… que" means "Less… than"
      • "Aussi … que" means "As… as"

    Places of Interest

    • Common words related to places of interest:
      • “Le musée” means "the museum"
      • "Le monument" means "the monument"
      • "Le parc" means "the park"
      • "La ville" means “the city”
      • "Le château" means "the castle"
      • “La montagne” means "the mountain"
      • “Le lac” means “the lake”
      • "La forêt" means "the forest"
      • “L’océan " means "the ocean"
      • "Le désert" means "the desert"

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    Test your knowledge of useful French phrases that can enhance your classroom experience. This quiz covers common greetings, requests, and instructions that students frequently use. Challenge yourself to translate and understand these essential phrases!

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