French Present Tense Activities
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Which of the following best describes the typical summer holiday destination?

  • A city in France. (correct)
  • A ski resort in the mountains.
  • A camping site in Ireland.
  • A cruise in the Caribbean.

    • What is the most typical time of year to spend time in a ski resort?

  • During the summer holidays.
  • Every year.
  • Normally.
  • During the Christmas holidays. (correct)

    • According to the table, which of the following activities could be described as 'barbant'?

  • Relaxing.
  • Going hiking.
  • Going on a cruise. (correct)
  • Going trekking.

    • Which of these is NOT mentioned as a possible accommodation type?

    <p>A farm house.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you travel with your 'grands-parents' according to the table, where are you most likely to go?

    <p>To the seaside.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following adjectives is used to describe both a 'tente' and a 'camping'?

    <p>Bruyant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country is mentioned as a destination during the summer holidays?

    <p>Germany</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the table, Which of these adjectives can be associated with 'faire du trekking'?

    <p>Nul</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the table suggest about spending holidays in the USA?

    <p>They are typically not expensive.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is most likely associated with the adjective 'passionnant'?

    <p>A seaside visit with grandparents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which set of activities were all undertaken prior to going to a restaurant?

    <p>Playing football, playing tennis, visiting monuments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the table, what was the last activity undertaken during the listed vacation?

    <p>Playing cards.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the listed activities happened specifically 'last year'?

    <p>Buying presents.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these contains a location that was visited 'yesterday' according to the table?

    <p>The Coliseum.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the table, which sequence of activities is ordered chronologically (first to last within the same day)?

    <p>Had a swim, visited monuments, went to a restaurant, played beach volleyball.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What transportation method is listed as being used to return home after a holiday?

    <p>By train</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which activity is specifically mentioned in the accommodation that includes staying at a luxury hotel?

    <p>I found/bought souvenirs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following time markers indicates a specific recent holiday event?

    <p>Last Sunday</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of accommodation is associated with taking a bus tour?

    <p>Luxury hotel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What activity is linked to the transportation method of a ferry in the context of the holidays?

    <p>I went walking/trekking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the French word for "to go"?

    <p>aller</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the French word for "with my family"?

    <p>avec ma famille</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the French word for "with my friends"?

    <p>avec mes copains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the French word for "with my grandparents"?

    <p>avec mes grands-parents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the French word for "with my sister"?

    <p>avec ma sœur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the French word for "in a campsite"?

    <p>un camping</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the French word for "in a youth hostel"?

    <p>une auberge de jeunesse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the French word for "in a flat/ apartment"?

    <p>dans un appartement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the French word for "on a cruise ship"?

    <p>dans un bateau de croisière</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the French word for "in a holiday cottage"?

    <p>dans un gîte</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the French word for "in a ski resort"?

    <p>dans une station de ski</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the French word for "in the mountains"?

    <p>à la montagne</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a word for "to go"?

    <p>va</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a word for "relaxing"?

    <p>fantastique</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a word for "comfortable"?

    <p>grand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a word for "expensive"?

    <p>ennuyeux</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The French word for "to go on a cruise" is "faire une croisière".

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The French word for "to go trekking" is "faire du trekking".

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The French word for "to go hiking" is "faire des randonnées".

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The French word for "to go cycling" is "faire du vélo".

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The French word for "to go on a safari" is "faire un safari".

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the French words with their English translations:

    <p>reposant = resting relaxant = relaxing génial = great divertissant = entertaining fantastique = fantastic amusant = fun sympa = nice pas cher = not expensive cher = expensive ennuyeux = boring barbant = boring affreux = awful bruyant = noisy sale = dirty nul = rubbish fatigant = tiring décevant = disappointing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the person planning to travel with their family during the Christmas holidays?

    <p>Germany</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the speaker's opinion of the destination for their typical summer holidays?

    <p>relaxing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the person go with their friends?

    <p>to the seaside</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the person's typical accommodation preference when travelling with their grandparents?

    <p>in an apartment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the French word for 'great'?

    <p>génial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Time Phrases and Verbs (Present Tense)

    • En été (in summer): Indicates summer activities.
    • Chaque année (every year): Indicates an annual activity.
    • Pendant les grandes vacances (during the summer holidays): Refers to summer vacations.
    • Pendant les vacances de Noël (during the Christmas holidays): Refers to Christmas holidays.
    • Normalement (normally): Describes a common practice.
    • D'habitude (usually): Indicates a habitual action.

    Activities and Verbs

    • J'aime (I like): Expresses personal preferences.
    • On aime (we like): Expresses shared preferences.
    • Je voudrais (I would like): Expresses a desire.
    • J'aimerais (I would like): Expresses a desire.
    • me baigner (to swim with me): Describes swimming by oneself.
    • se baigner (to swim with on): Describes swimming with someone else.
    • nager (to swim): Describes swimming in general.
    • faire du vélo (to go cycling): Describes cycling.
    • faire un safari (to go on safari): Describes going on safari.
    • faire une croisière (to go on a cruise): Describes going on a cruise.
    • me détendre (to relax with me): Describes relaxing independently.
    • se détendre (to relax with on): Describes relaxing with someone.
    • faire des randonnées (to go hiking): Describes hiking.
    • faire du trekking (to go trekking): Describes trekking.

    Destinations and Travel Companions

    • en France (to France): Indicates a place.
    • en Italie (to Italy): Indicates a place.
    • en Allemagne (to Germany): Indicates a place.
    • en Afrique (to Africa): Indicates a place.
    • en Espagne (to Spain): Indicates a place.
    • en Irlande (to Ireland): Indicates a place.
    • en Écosse (to Scotland): Indicates a place.
    • au Pays de Galles (to Wales): Indicates a place.
    • au Portugal (to Portugal): Indicates a place.
    • aux États-Unis (to the USA): Indicates a place.
    • aux Caraïbes (to the Caribbean): Indicates a place.
    • avec ma famille (with my family): Indicates travelling with family.
    • avec mes parents (with my parents): Indicates travelling with parents.
    • avec mes copains (with my friends): Indicates travelling with friends
    • avec mes grands-parents (with my grandparents): Indicates travelling with grandparents.
    • avec ma sœur (with my sister): Indicates travelling with a sister.
    • avec mon frère (with my brother): Indicates travelling with a brother.

    Destination Locations

    • en ville (in town): Indicates a stay in a city.
    • à la campagne (in the countryside): Indicates a stay in the countryside.
    • à la plage (at the beach): Indicates a stay at the beach.
    • au bord de la mer (at the seaside): Indicates a stay at the seaside.
    • à la montagne (in the mountains): Indicates a stay in the mountains.
    • dans une station de ski (in a ski resort): Indicates a stay in a resort, specifically a ski resort.

    Accommodation

    • Je loge (I stay): Describes staying in accommodation.
    • On loge (We stay): Describes staying in accommodation (plural).
    • Je reste (I stay): Describes staying in accommodation.
    • On reste (We stay): Describes staying in accommodation (plural).
    • dans une auberge de jeunesse (in a youth hostel): Indicates staying in a youth hostel.
    • dans un appartement (in a flat/apartment): Indicates staying in a flat.
    • dans une villa (in a villa): Indicates staying in a villa.
    • dans un bateau de croisière (on a cruise ship): Indicates staying on a cruise ship.
    • dans un hôtel (4 étoiles) (in a 4-star hotel): Indicates staying in a 4-star hotel.
    • dans une station (in a resort): Indicates staying at a resort.
    • dans un gîte (in a holiday cottage): Indicates staying in a holiday cottage.
    • dans une tente / un camping (in a tent/campsite): Indicates staying in a campsite or a tent.

    Opinions/Adjectives

    • reposant/relaxant (relaxing): Describes a relaxing experience.
    • génial (great): Describes a wonderful experience.
    • divertissant (entertaining): Describes an entertaining experience.
    • passionnant (exciting): Describes an exciting experience.
    • marrant (funny): Describes a funny experience.
    • amusant (fun): Describes a fun experience.
    • fantastique (fantastic): Describes a fantastic experience.
    • sympa (nice): Describes a nice experience.
    • pas cher (not expensive): Describes a low-cost experience.
    • cher (expensive): Describes an expensive experience.
    • ennuyeux (boring): Describes a boring experience.
    • barbant (boring): Describes a boring experience.
    • affreux (awful): Describes an awful experience.
    • bruyant (noisy): Describes a noisy experience.
    • sale (dirty): Describes a dirty experience.
    • nul/rubbish (rubbish): Describes a rubbish experience.
    • fatigant (tiring): Describes a tiring experience.
    • décevant (disappointing): Describes a disappointing experience.
    • pratique (practical): Describes a practical experience
    • confortable (comfortable): Describes a comfortable experience
    • de luxe (luxury): Describes a luxury experience
    • tranquille (quiet): Describes a quiet experience
    • grand (big): Describes a big experience
    • super (great): Describes a great experience
    • sale (dirty): Describes a dirty experience
    • affreux (awful): Describes an awful experience
    • trop petit (too small): Describes an experience that is too small.
    • des monuments (some monuments): Indicates visiting some monuments.
    • un musée (a museum): Indicates visiting a museum.
    • la Tour Eiffel (the Eiffel Tower): Indicates visiting the Eiffel Tower.
    • de la randonnée (some hiking): Indicates experiencing some hiking.
    • des cartes postales (postcards): Indicates purchasing postcards.
    • des souvenirs (souvenirs): Indicates purchasing souvenirs.
    • des cadeaux (some presents): Indicates purchasing presents.
    • un journal (a newspaper): Indicates reading a newspaper.
    • un livre (a book): Indicates reading a book.
    • des BD (comics): Indicates reading comics.
    • des magazines (magazines): Indicates reading magazines.
    • du vélo (cycling): Indicates cycling.
    • au beach-volley (beach volleyball): Indicates participating in beach volleyball.
    • aux cartes (cards): Indicates playing cards.
    • des glaces (ice cream): Indicates buying ice cream.
    • un hamburger (a hamburger): Indicates purchasing a hamburger.
    • une église (a church): Indicates visiting a church.
    • une galerie d'art (an art gallery): Indicates visiting an art gallery.
    • le marché (the market): Indicates visiting a market.
    • le Colisée (the Colosseum): Indicates visiting the Colosseum.
    • une promenade (a walking): Indicated a walk.
    • de la nation (swimming): Indicates swimming.
    • une safari (a safari): Indicates a safari
    • des randonnées (hikes): Indicates experiencing some hikes.
    • au foot (football): Indicates playing football.
    • au tennis (tennis): Indicates playing tennis.

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    Explore time phrases and verbs in the present tense with this quiz. Test your understanding of how to express activities and preferences in French, especially during different seasons and holidays. Perfect for language learners looking to enhance their vocabulary.

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