Expressing opinions about music in French

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Questions and Answers

Which phrase means 'I hate'?

  • I love
  • I hate (correct)
  • I'm not crazy about
  • I like a little

What does 'le rythme est très' indicate?

  • The rhythm is too fast.
  • The rhythm is not good enough.
  • The rhythm is very good. (correct)
  • The rhythm is too slow.

When someone says 'Je ne l’écouterais plus jamais (en aucune circonstance)!', what do they mean?

  • They are not sure if they like the song.
  • They wouldn't listen to it ever again under any circumstance! (correct)
  • They might consider listening to it in the future.
  • They would listen to it again.

What is the equivalent of 'J’aime beaucoup' in English?

<p>I like a lot (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do the words 'la chanteuse the (female) singer est assez' imply?

<p>The female singer is rather/quite good. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term best describes a song that is 'catchy and upbeat'?

<p>Boring and annoying (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How would you describe a song that is 'dynamic and lively'?

<p>Repetitive and boring (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'not my thing/style' imply?

<p>It's boring and annoying (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term would best describe a song with 'a beautiful voice'?

<p>Outdated (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When a song 'puts you in a good/bad mood', what does it do?

<p>Touches you emotionally (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Which phrase means 'I hate'?

Expresses strong dislike.

What does 'le rythme est très' indicate?

The rhythm is very good.

What is the meaning of 'Je ne l’écouterais plus jamais (en aucune circonstance)!'?

They wouldn't listen to it ever again under any circumstance!

What is the English equivalent of 'J’aime beaucoup'?

I like a lot.

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What do the words 'la chanteuse the (female) singer est assez' imply?

The female singer is rather/quite good.

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When a song 'puts you in a good/bad mood', what does it do?

Touches you emotionally.

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Study Notes

Expressing Opinions about Music

  • To express a personal opinion about music, you can use phrases like "In my opinion", "I think that", "I believe that", or "To me".
  • You can ask for someone's opinion using "What do you think about this song?" or "In your opinion, what's the best genre of music?"
  • To give a rating, you can ask "How many stars would you give this song?" or "I would give it _____ stars".

Talking about the Music Itself

  • To describe a song, you can use adjectives like "slow", "fast", "sad", "happy", "boring", "annoying", "outdated", "touching", "commercial", "bad", "good", "talented", "beautiful", "pénible", "calme", "joyeux", "créatif", "dynamique", "dansant", "répétitif", "à la mode", "agréable", "fort", "unique", or "ordinaire".
  • To describe the singer, you can use phrases like "le chanteur est trop" or "la chanteuse est assez".
  • You can talk about the lyrics, rhythm, and music video of a song using phrases like "les paroles sont", "le rythme est", and "le clip pourrait être plus".

Emotional Reactions to Music

  • To express how music makes you feel, you can use phrases like "me plaît beaucoup", "me met de bonne/mauvaise humeur", "me touche beaucoup", "me fait danser", "me fait mal aux oreilles", or "me donne envie de vomir".
  • You can also use phrases like "je suis totally d'accord avec toi" or "je suis/ne suis pas de ton/votre avis" to express agreement or disagreement.

Preferences and Favorites

  • To ask about someone's favorite song or artist, you can use phrases like "Quelle chanson préfères-tu?" or "Quel artiste préfères-tu?"
  • To express your own preferences, you can use phrases like "Ma chanson préférée est..." or "Mon artiste préféré est…".

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