French Grade 9 Language Notes
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What is the correct form of the pronoun when using 'habiter' due to the silent 'H'?

  • Je habite
  • Je ai habite
  • J'habiter
  • J'habite (correct)

Why is the letter 'H' treated as a vowel in certain contexts in French?

  • It is always silent. (correct)
  • It creates a special sound.
  • It is considered a semi-vowel.
  • It acts like a vowel when followed by a vowel.

In French, what is the correct placement of adjectives in relation to nouns?

  • Adjectives can go before or after nouns.
  • Adjectives go after nouns.
  • Adjectives are typically placed in the middle of nouns.
  • Adjectives always go first before nouns. (correct)

Which of the following is the correct translation for 'Can I go to the washroom'?

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What is the likely reason for the difficulty in recognizing irregular verbs before conjugation?

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Which phrase translates to 'How do you say...?' in French?

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What should always follow the abbreviation for 'Monsieur'?

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Which of the following verbs can be conjugated similarly due to belonging to the same family?

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What is the French translation for 'March'?

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How is 'Sunday' translated into French?

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Which phrase would you use to ask for the time in French?

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What does 'Il est midi' translate to in English?

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What is the last hour noted before midnight in a 24-hour clock format in France?

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Which month corresponds to 'Décembre' in English?

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What hour is represented by 'Il est une heure'?

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In the context of time telling in France, what is important to note about the word 'heure'?

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What is the French phrase for quarter past 1?

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Which time would you say as 'Il est treize heures'?

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How do you say half past 2 in French?

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Which accent changes a hard 'c' to a soft 'c'?

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What is the correct translation for 'What time is it?' in French?

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Which of the following corresponds to 'Il est vingt-trois heures cinquante-neuf'?

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What does 'Il est une heure moins le quart' mean?

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Which pronoun means 'We' in French?

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Which accent is used to lengthen a vowel without changing its sound?

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How do you say 'It is 1:00' in French?

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What is the correct plural conjugation for the verb 'donner' in the nous form?

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Which of the following is the correct singular form of the verb 'choisir' for 'tu'?

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What is the correct conjugation of the verb 'vendre' for 'il/elle'?

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Which of the following verbs is irregular and means 'to understand'?

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What is the conjugation of the verb 'avoir' for 'ils/elles'?

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What is the correct form of 'être' for the pronoun 'je'?

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Which possessive adjective is correctly used for a feminine singular noun?

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What is the correct plural form of the definite article for masculine nouns?

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In the context of reflexive verbs, what does the term 'refers to the same person or thing' indicate?

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Which of the following is the correct conjugation of 'aller' for 'vous'?

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What is the correct form of the adjective for a feminine plural noun?

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Which verb means 'to do/to make'?

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What is the correct conjugation of 'pouvoir' for 'je'?

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Which of the following pronouns follows the rule for regular 'er' verbs?

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Which of the following forms is not used for a feminine noun?

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Which verb indicates 'to become' in French?

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What is the correct form of 'to go' in the future tense for 'Il/Elle'?

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Which interrogative expression means 'how many' in French?

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What is the auxiliary verb used with 'Être' in the passé composé?

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Which question structure is correct for forming a question in French?

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What does 'Avoir peur de' mean in English?

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What is the correct past participle for 'Mourir' in the passé composé?

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Which phrase means 'to help' in French?

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Which form is correct for 'Nous' in the future tense of 'Finir'?

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What does 'Reussir à' translate to in English?

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Which verb form is used for 'Je' in the passé composé with 'Être'?

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What does 'Essayer de' mean?

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Which of the following translates to 'to want' in French?

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Which form is used for 'Ils/Elles' in the future tense of 'Voir'?

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Which reflexive pronoun corresponds to 'Ils/elles'?

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What is the reflexive form of 'se laver' in the first person singular?

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Which of these is NOT a disjointed pronoun?

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How do you form the past participle of regular 'er' verbs?

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What is the past participle of 'prendre'?

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Which is the correct reflexive pronoun for 'vous'?

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Which of the following verbs is a reflexive verb?

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In the negative form, how is the auxiliary 'avoir' modified?

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What is the infinitive form of 'M’appelle'?

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Which pronoun would you use for 'tu' in disjointed pronouns?

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What is the meaning of 'Se brosser les dents'?

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To say 'she is getting up' in French, which phrase is correct?

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What does 'S'excuser' mean?

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Which is the correct translation for 'Il se dispute'?

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Flashcards

Apostrophe Rule

A word that starts with a silent letter or a vowel in French requires the use of an apostrophe before the pronoun.

Irregular Verbs

Certain verbs in French have irregular conjugations and patterns, such as those belonging to the "prendre" family: comprendre, apprendre, and prendre.

Formal Titles

In French, the formal titles "Madame" (Mrs.), "Monsieur" (Mr.), and "Mademoiselle" (Miss/Ms) always require a period after the "M."

Adjective Placement

In French, adjectives are placed before the noun they describe instead of after.

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The Letter "H"

The letter "H" is considered a consonant in French, but it is silent and treated like a vowel when it comes before another vowel.

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Asking Questions

In French, the phrase "Est-ce que" is used to ask polite questions.

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Requesting Permission

The phrase "Puis-je" is used to request permission in French.

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How Do You Say...?

The phrase "Comment dit-on..." is used to ask how to say something in French.

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French 24-Hour Clock

The French language uses the 24-hour clock where the day starts at 00:00 (midnight) and ends at 23:59.

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Asking the time in French

French speakers use "Quelle heure est-il?" (What time is it?) to ask the time.

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Telling the time in French

French speakers use "Il est [hour]" (It is [hour]) to tell the time.

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Morning Hours in French

The morning hours in French are from 00:00 to 11:59.

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Hour Pluralization in French

When the hour is 1, the word "heure" (hour) is not made plural (e.g., "Il est une heure" (It is 1 o'clock)).

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French for Noon

The word "midi" in French corresponds to 12:00 (noon).

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Janvier

January

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Février

February

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L'Après-Midi (The Afternoon)

The time in French between 12:00 and 23:59. It uses the 24-hour clock system.

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Quelle heure est-il?

Used to ask the time in French.

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Il est...

Used to respond to the time in French. It means 'It is [hour]' followed by the time in French.

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13:00 (1 o'clock)

In French, the time is expressed using the word 'heures.'

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14:00 (2 o'clock)

In French, the time is expressed using the word 'heures.'

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Quarter Past

To express 'quarter past' in French, add 'et quart.'

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Quarter To

To express 'quarter to' in French, add 'moins le quart.'

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Half Past

To express 'half past' in French, add 'et demi.'

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Accent Aigü (Acute Accent)

A type of accent that creates the 'ey' sound in French.

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Accent Grave

A type of accent that creates a short 'e' sound in French.

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ER Verbs

Verbs ending in -er in French are called "ER Verbs". They have a specific conjugation pattern.

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Verbs Ending in -er

ER Verbs in French follow a simple conjugation pattern. They are identified by their ending, -er.

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IR Verbs

IR Verbs in French are verbs ending in -ir. They have a unique conjugation pattern.

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Verb Conjugation

The conjugation of French verbs determines how they change depending on the subject.

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Reflexive Verbs

Reflexive verbs occur when the subject and object of the sentence refer to the same person or thing.

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Singular and Plural Nouns

The singular form of a noun is when there's only one item. The plural form is when there are multiple items.

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Definite Articles

In French, definite articles are used to refer to a specific noun, similar to 'the' in English.

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Indefinite Articles

Indefinite articles are grammatical words used to refer to an unspecified or general noun, similar to 'a' or 'an' in English.

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Possessive Adjectives

Possessive adjectives show ownership or belonging. They tell us who something belongs to.

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Adjectives

Adjectives modify or describe a noun, giving more information about it.

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Regular Adjectives

Regular adjectives in French follow predictable patterns of conjugation depending on the noun they modify.

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Irregular Adjectives

Irregular adjectives are adjectives that don't follow the standard conjugation patterns in French.

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Present Tense

The present tense of a verb describes an action happening now.

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Irregular Verbs in the Present Tense

The present tense of irregular verbs in French don't follow the usual conjugation patterns of regular verbs.

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Subject of a Sentence

The subject of a sentence is the person or thing that performs the action of the verb.

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Reflexive pronouns

A reflexive pronoun represents the subject of a verb and reflects the action back on the subject. Examples include 'myself', 'yourself', 'himself' and 'herself'.

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Disjointed pronouns

Disjointed pronouns are used to clarify the subject of a verb.

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Passé composé

The passé composé is a verb tense in French that expresses a completed action in the past. It is formed using the auxiliary verb 'avoir' (to have) and the past participle.

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Past participle of regular verbs ending in -er

To form the past participle of regular verbs that end in '-er,' remove the ending '-er' and add '-é' with an acute accent.

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Past participle of regular verbs ending in -ir

To form the past participle of regular verbs that end in '-ir,' remove the ending '-ir' and add '-i'.

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Past participle of regular verbs ending in -re

To form the past participle of regular verbs that end in '-re,' remove the ending '-re' and add '-u'.

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Negative form of the passé composé

To form the negative form of the passé composé, use 'ne' and 'pas' around the auxiliary verb 'avoir'.

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Irregular verb past participles

These are irregular verbs whose past participles do not follow the regular conjugation rules.

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Pourquoi (why)

This interrogative word (question word) asks for the reason or explanation behind an action.

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Parce que (because)

This word translates to 'because' or 'reason' in English and is used to provide explanations for the actions mentioned before.

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Où (where)

This interrogative word (question word) inquires about the location or place where an action takes place.

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Quand (when)

This interrogative word (question word) asks about the time or moment when an action happens.

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Qui (who)

This interrogative word (question word) demands information about the person or persons involved in an action.

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Comment

A question word used to inquire about the way or manner in which something is done. It translates to "How?" in English.

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A qui

A question word used to inquire about the recipient of an action. It translates to "Who?" in English.

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De qui

A question word used to inquire about the subject or topic of discussion. It translates to "Who?" in English, specifically when referencing the person or thing being discussed.

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Combien de

A question word used to inquire about the quantity or amount. It translates to "How many/much?" in English.

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Est-ce que

A common French phrase used to construct questions. It translates to "Is it that..." in English.

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Inversion

A way of forming questions in French by inverting the subject and verb order. It is similar to the English phrase 'Do you...?'.

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Verbs Conjugated with Être

A specific group of verbs in French that use the auxiliary verb "être" (to be) in the past tense.

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Past Participle Ending

The regular ending added to the infinitive of -er or -ir verbs in French to form the past participle.

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Common Verbs with Être

A list of verbs in French that are conjugated with the auxiliary verb "être" (to be) in the past tense. These verbs are often related to movement and change in state.

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Le Futur Simple

A grammatical tense in French used to express future events. It is formed by adding a specific ending to the infinitive of verbs.

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Regular Futur Simple Conjugation

A group of verbs in French that follow a specific pattern when conjugated in the future tense. These verbs are called "regular" because they follow the same rules.

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Irregular Futur Simple Conjugation

A group of verbs in French that have irregular conjugations in the future tense. These verbs require memorization for accurate usage.

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Auxiliary Verbs

A specific group of verbs in French that are conjugated with auxiliary verbs. These verbs do not follow the standard patterns used for regular verbs.

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à

A French preposition that generally translates to "to" when referring to an action or destination. It is used in various contexts like "to help," "to arrive," "to invite," and "to learn."

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de

A French preposition that translates to "from," "of," or "out of." It is often used in conjunction with verbs to show movement or origin.

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à/de

Used in conjunction with some verbs, this preposition indicates a change in state or a movement towards a goal. It can mean both "to" and "of."

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à/de: Choosing the Right Preposition

A French preposition that can stand for "to" and "of," often used in conjunction with verbs to express the direction or target of an action. Remember the general rule: "à" means "at, in, or to" while "de" means "from, of, or out of."

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Study Notes

French Grade 9 Notes

  • Silent Letters/Vowels and Apostrophes: Words starting with silent letters (e.g., h) or vowels require the use of the contracted pronoun (e.g., j'habite instead of Je Habite). The apostrophe indicates contraction.

  • Irregular Verbs: Conjugating some verbs (e.g., comprendre, apprendre, prendre) requires memorization of irregular patterns for different pronouns. Conjugation patterns can be similar.

  • Adjective Placement: Adjectives precede (come before) nouns in French.

  • French Titles and Abbreviations: Miss/Ms is Mademoiselle, Mr is Monsieur, Mrs is Madame

  • French Months: The study notes list French months (with English translations)

  • French Days of the Week: The study notes list French days of the week (with English translations).

  • French 24-Hour Clock: France uses a 24-hour clock. Midnight is 00:00, and the day ends at 23:59.

  • French Time: In the morning (00:00 to 11:59), use “Quelle heure est-il?” (what time is it?). The response is “Il est [hour]”, with the word “heures” pluralized except for “1 o’clock.”

  • French Time (Afternoon/Night): Use "Quelle heure est-il?" to ask the time, and the response is again "It is [hour]", where the word “heures” is pluralized from 12:00 onwards)

  • Quarter past: The term “et quart” is added to the hour to indicate a quarter past the hour.

  • Quarter to: The term “moins le quart” is added to the hour to indicate a quarter to the next hour.

  • Half past: The term “et demi” is added to the hour to indicate half past that hour.

  • French Accents:  Accent aigu, accent grave, cedilla, circumflex, and trema are different sound marks on letters.

  • Subject Pronouns: The notes include a table of subject pronouns (je, tu, il/elle/on/qu, nous, vous, ils/elles). They're used to avoid redundancy, and can apply to people, places, or objects.

  • ER Verbs: Provides example conjugations of verbs using -er, including the example verb Donner.

  • IR verbs: Demonstrates conjugations of verbs ending in -ir (using the example Choisir).

  • RE verbs: Table exhibiting conjugations of French verbs with the suffix -re (using the example vendre).

  • Irregular Verbs: This section details a range of irregular French verbs with their present tense conjugations (e.g., prendre, comprendre, apprendre, avoir, être, aller, faire, pouvoir, vouloir)

  • Grammar: The study notes clarify the use of "à" and "de" prepositions.

  • Unit 2- Passé Composé (avoir): Details the proper use and formation of the past participle to form the passé composé with the auxiliary verb "avoir" ("to have").

  • Unit 2- Passé Composé (être): Details the proper use and formation of the past participle to form the passé composé with the auxiliary verb "être" ("to be").

  • Irregular Verbs Past Participle: Lists the various irregular past participles (e.g., prendre, comprendre, apprendre, avoir, être).

  • French Adjectives (regular and irregular forms in masculine/feminine and singular/plural) are included

  • French Article Definite/Indefinite Plural/Singular: Includes Masculine and Feminine singular/plural articles (le, la, un, une, les, des)

  • French Possessive Adjectives: Details the use of possessive adjectives, (mon, ton, son, notre, votre, leur) in Masculine, Feminine, and Plural forms

  • Reflexive Verbs: Detailed table of subject pronouns, reflexive pronouns, and translations (e.g., je-me, tu-te, il/elle/on/qui-se)

  • Disjointed Pronouns (French): Table detailing disjointed pronouns (moi, toi, lui, elle, nous, vous, eux, elles)

  • French Translations: Lists common French words with English translations for various categories (e.g., color words, time words).

  • Units, Pages and Grammar: Provides definitions and examples for French verb conjugations (including units for simple future tense), the passé composé and irregular verbs

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