French Conversation Basics Quiz

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What is the translation of 'Quelle est ta/votre nationalité?'

  • What is your nationality? (correct)
  • What is your religion?
  • What is your profession?
  • What is your age?

How would you say 'I am of Canadian descent' in French?

  • Je suis né(e) à Ottawa.
  • Je suis d'origine canadienne. (correct)
  • Je viens de Chicago.
  • Je suis de nationalité française.

Which verb means 'to have class' in French?

  • avoir besoin de (correct)
  • parler français
  • avoir envie de
  • parler

What does the adjective 'joli(e)' mean in English?

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Which adjective translates to 'tall' in English?

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'Fier/fière' in French translates to which of the following?

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What does the verb 'parler' mean in English?

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Which phrase means 'I was born in Baton Rouge'?

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What does the adjective 'mince' describe?

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Which adjective means 'young'?

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What is the translation of 'Tu as quel âge?'

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'Les yeux noisette' refer to what color of eyes?

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'Les traits physiques' translates to which of the following?

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'To have need of' translates to which French verb?

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'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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