Discoveries, reasons and sequences
To give a simple reason, use : This is one of the most useful connectors in everyday French.
To place actions in time, use : or At A1, it is fine to keep both parts short.
To tell a sequence, French often uses simple connectors like , , . You do not need long complex sentences. Short steps are clearer.
Pronouns like , , , can refer to people or things already mentioned. In stories, always check what the pronoun points to.
| Form | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| I’m staying because I feel good here. | ||
| I’m staying because I feel good here. | ||
| When you were ill, your thermometer disappeared. | ||
| When you were ill, your thermometer disappeared. | ||
| He took the key, then he left. | ||
| He took the key, then he left. | ||
| Julien is looking for his mouthpiece. He has been looking for it since the festival. | ||
| Julien is looking for his mouthpiece. He has been looking for it since the festival. | ||
Je reste parce que tout le monde connaît mon nom.I’m staying because everyone knows my name.
Quand tu étais malade, ton thermomètre a disparu.When you were ill, your thermometer disappeared.
Il a trouvé la clé, puis il est allé au café.He found the key, then he went to the café.
Julien cherche l’embouchure. Il la cherche depuis le festival.Julien is looking for the mouthpiece. He has been looking for it since the festival.
Je suis revenu parce que cette maison me manque.I came back because I miss this house.
Je suis revenue parce que cette maison me manque.I came back because I miss this house.
Le chat a pris la photo, et maintenant il dort dessus.The cat took the photo, and now he is sleeping on it.
C’était son appartement pendant longtemps.It was his flat for a long time.
Quand je suis arrivé, j’ai vu ma valise ouverte.When I arrived, I saw my suitcase open.
Quand je suis arrivée, j’ai vu ma valise ouverte.When I arrived, I saw my suitcase open.
Practice 1/6 · Finding words
Notice the pattern
Tap the form practised in this unit.
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I’m staying because everyone knows my name.
, .
When you were ill, your thermometer disappeared.
, .
He found the key, then he went to the café.
. .
Julien is looking for the mouthpiece. He has been looking for it since the festival.
Practice 2/6 · The right form
Choose the form
Use the English meaning and the pattern in this unit.
Je reste tout le monde connaît mon nom.
I’m staying because everyone knows my name.
Quand tu étais malade, ton thermomètre a .
When you were ill, your thermometer disappeared.
Il a trouvé la clé, il est allé au café.
He found the key, then he went to the café.
Julien cherche l’embouchure. Il cherche depuis le festival.
Julien is looking for the mouthpiece. He has been looking for it since the festival.
Je suis revenu cette maison me manque.
I came back because I miss this house.
Je suis revenue cette maison me manque.
I came back because I miss this house.
Le chat a pris la photo, et maintenant il dort .
The cat took the photo, and now he is sleeping on it.
C’était son appartement longtemps.
It was his flat for a long time.
Quand je suis , j’ai vu ma valise ouverte.
When I arrived, I saw my suitcase open.
Quand je suis , j’ai vu ma valise ouverte.
When I arrived, I saw my suitcase open.
Practice 3/6 · Fill the gaps
Complete the messages
Fill the gaps with the words from the box.
Je reste tout le monde connaît mon nom.
I’m staying because everyone knows my name.
Quand tu étais malade, ton thermomètre a .
When you were ill, your thermometer disappeared.
Il a trouvé la clé, il est allé au café.
He found the key, then he went to the café.
Julien cherche l’embouchure. Il cherche depuis le festival.
Julien is looking for the mouthpiece. He has been looking for it since the festival.
Je suis revenu cette maison me manque.
I came back because I miss this house.
Je suis revenue cette maison me manque.
I came back because I miss this house.
Le chat a pris la photo, et maintenant il dort .
The cat took the photo, and now he is sleeping on it.
C’était son appartement longtemps.
It was his flat for a long time.
Quand je suis , j’ai vu ma valise ouverte.
When I arrived, I saw my suitcase open.
Quand je suis , j’ai vu ma valise ouverte.
When I arrived, I saw my suitcase open.
Practice 4/6 · Building sentences
Build a sentence
Put the words in order.
I’m staying because everyone knows my name.
When you were ill, your thermometer disappeared.
Julien is looking for the mouthpiece. He has been looking for it since the festival.
I came back because I miss this house.
I came back because I miss this house.
It was his flat for a long time.
When I arrived, I saw my suitcase open.
When I arrived, I saw my suitcase open.
Practice 5/6 · In situations
What would you say?
Choose the right words for the situation.
I’m staying because everyone knows my name.
You say:
Use the meaning and the French form explained in this unit.
I’m staying because everyone knows my name.
You say:
Use the meaning and the French form explained in this unit.
When you were ill, your thermometer disappeared.
You say:
Use the meaning and the French form explained in this unit.
When you were ill, your thermometer disappeared.
You say:
Use the meaning and the French form explained in this unit.
He found the key, then he went to the café.
You say:
Use the meaning and the French form explained in this unit.
He found the key, then he went to the café.
You say:
Use the meaning and the French form explained in this unit.
Julien is looking for the mouthpiece. He has been looking for it since the festival.
You say:
Use the meaning and the French form explained in this unit.
Julien is looking for the mouthpiece. He has been looking for it since the festival.
You say:
Use the meaning and the French form explained in this unit.
Practice 6/6 · Matching
Connect sentences and meanings
Match the pairs.
Unit complete
