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What is the translation of 'Quelle est ta/votre nationalité?'
What is the translation of 'Quelle est ta/votre nationalité?'
How would you say 'I am of Canadian descent' in French?
How would you say 'I am of Canadian descent' in French?
Which verb means 'to have class' in French?
Which verb means 'to have class' in French?
What does the adjective 'joli(e)' mean in English?
What does the adjective 'joli(e)' mean in English?
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Which adjective translates to 'tall' in English?
Which adjective translates to 'tall' in English?
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'Fier/fière' in French translates to which of the following?
'Fier/fière' in French translates to which of the following?
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What does the verb 'parler' mean in English?
What does the verb 'parler' mean in English?
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Which phrase means 'I was born in Baton Rouge'?
Which phrase means 'I was born in Baton Rouge'?
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What does the adjective 'mince' describe?
What does the adjective 'mince' describe?
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Which adjective means 'young'?
Which adjective means 'young'?
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What is the translation of 'Tu as quel âge?'
What is the translation of 'Tu as quel âge?'
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'Les yeux noisette' refer to what color of eyes?
'Les yeux noisette' refer to what color of eyes?
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'Les traits physiques' translates to which of the following?
'Les traits physiques' translates to which of the following?
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'To have need of' translates to which French verb?
'To have need of' translates to which French verb?
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'Content' can be translated to which English adjective?
'Content' can be translated to which English adjective?
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Study Notes
Introductions and Nationality
- Ask about someone's nationality: "Quelle est ta/votre nationalité?" or "What is your nationality?"
- Respond with your nationality: "Je suis de nationalité (canadienne)" or "I am (Canadian)"
- Alternative way to express your nationality: "Je suis d'origine (canadienne)" or "I am of (Canadian) descent"
Age and Origin
- Ask someone's age: "Tu as quel âge?" or "How old are you?"
- Respond with your age: "J'ai...ans" or "I'm...years old"
- Ask about someone's origin: "Tu es d'où?" or "Where are you from?"
- Respond with your origin: "Je suis de (Montréal)" or "I'm from (Montreal)"
- Alternative way to express your origin: "Je suis né(e) à (Baton Rouge)" or "I was born in (Baton Rouge)"
- Another way to express your origin: "Je viens de (Sherbrooke)" or "I come from (Sherbrooke)"
Physical Traits
- Express hair color: "les cheveux (châtains)" or "hair (light brown)"
- Express eye color: "les yeux (noisette, marron)" or "eyes (hazel, brown)"
- Describe someone as:
- Old: âgé(e)
- Beautiful/good-looking: beau/belle
- Weak: faible
- Tired: fatigué(e)
- Strong: fort(e)
- Big (tall): grand(e)
- Big (fat): gros(se)
- Young: jeune
- Pretty: joli(e)
- Ugly: laid(e)
- Cute: mignon(ne)
- Thin: mince
- Small: petit(e)
Character Traits
- Describe someone as:
- Active (energetic): actif/active
- Amusing (funny): amusant(e)
- Good: bon(ne)
- Content: content(e)
- Laid-back: décontracté(e)
- Depressed: déprimé(e)
- Boring: ennuyeux/ennuyeuse
- Proud: fier/fière
- Nice (kind): gentil(le)
- Happy: heureux/heureuse
- Funny: relax (inv.)
- Sporty: sportif/sportive
- Sympathetic: sympa(thique)
- Sad: triste
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Test your knowledge of basic French conversation phrases with this quiz! Practice asking and answering questions about nationality, age, and place of origin in French.
