French Language Basics
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What is the French word for Wednesday?

  • Mercredi (correct)
  • Jeudi
  • Mardi
  • Vendredi

Which accent is used in the word 'élève'?

  • Grave
  • Acute (correct)
  • Diaeresis
  • Circumflex

What is the French translation of 'Why'?

  • Quand
  • Quoi
  • Pourquoi (correct)
  • Où

Which English animal corresponds to 'Le poisson' in French?

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What is the French word for March?

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What is the French translation for 'Goodbye'?

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Which color is translated to 'Vert' in English?

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What is the correct French term for 'I am American'?

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Which of these nationalities is correct for France?

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What is the English translation of 'Bleu'?

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Which country speaks French?

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Which continent has the most French-speaking countries?

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Which of the following countries is French-speaking?

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The capital of France is:

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Which nation among the following is known for its French-speaking population?

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What is the correct French term for 'It's sunny'?

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Which French phrase means 'It's cold'?

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What is the French word for 'cloudy'?

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Which term correctly translates to 'It's rainy' in French?

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What is the French word for 'teacher'?

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Flashcards

How to say "good morning" in French.

The French term "bonjour" is used as a greeting, meaning "good morning". It is a versatile greeting, often used throughout the day and can be applied in various situations.

How to ask someone how they are in French.

"Comment allez-vous?" is the formal way to ask someone how they are in French.

How to say "goodbye" in French.

To say "goodbye" in French, "Au revoir" is used.

How to say "Red" in French.

"Rouge" is the French word for Red

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How to say "White" in French.

The French word for "White" is "Blanc".

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What does 'Il fait' mean in French?

The French phrase 'Il fait' means "it is" or "it makes" and is used to describe the weather. It is followed by an adjective or noun phrase describing the weather condition.

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What does 'du soleil' mean in French?

In French, 'du soleil' means "sunshine". It is used to describe sunny weather.

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What does 'froid' mean in French?

In French, 'froid' means 'cold'. It is used to describe cold weather.

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What does 'nuageux' mean in French?

In French, 'nuageux' means 'cloudy'. It describes weather with clouds.

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What is the French word for 'teacher'?

In French, 'professeur' means 'teacher'. It describes someone who teaches.

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What type of accent does the word "café" use in French?

In French, the word "café" uses a grave accent (like a small backtick) over the last letter "é". The grave accent gives the vowel a different sound.

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What type of accent does the word "élève" use in French?

French words with an acute accent (like a small forward slash) over the vowel sound like the letter "e" in "get". The acute accent is more common than the grave accent, but only on the vowels "é" and "è".

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What is the French question word for "why?"

The words "qui", "quoi", "quand", "où" and "pourquoi" are used for questions in French.

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What is the French word for "horse?"

The French word for "cat" is "le chat", the French word for "dog" is "le chien", the French word for "horse" is "le cheval", the French word for "bird" is "l'oiseau", and the French word for "fish" is "le poisson".

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What is the French word for "Wednesday?"

In French, Wednesday is "Mercredi", Friday is "Vendredi", December is "Décembre", and March is "Mars".

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Is Canada a French-speaking country?

Canada is a bilingual country, where French and English are both official languages.

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Which continent has the most French-speaking countries?

Africa is home to a diverse range of languages, with French being one of the most widely spoken.

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Is Switzerland a French-speaking country?

Switzerland is a multilingual country where French is one of the official languages, alongside German, Italian, and Romansh.

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What is the capital city of France?

Paris, known for its iconic landmarks, is the capital city of France.

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Is Belgium a French-speaking country?

French is an official language in Belgium, showcasing its linguistic diversity.

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Study Notes

Part 7: Days of the Week/Months

  • Monday
  • Wednesday
  • December
  • March
  • Friday

Part 8: Accents in French

  • café - acute accent
  • école - grave accent
  • garçon - acute accent
  • naïve - grave accent
  • élève - acute accent

Part 9: Question Words in French

  • Who? - Qui
  • What? - Quoi
  • When? - Quand
  • Where? - Où
  • Why? - Pourquoi

Part 10: Animals

  • Le chat - Cat
  • Le chien - Dog
  • Le cheval - Horse
  • L'oiseau - Bird
  • Le poisson - Fish

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