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French in everyday situations
Reviews practise both sides: wherever Lukas and Lena would say something differently, you do it once as each.
La météo et les projets
| Form | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| it is raining | ||
| it is raining | ||
| it is snowing | ||
| it is snowing | ||
| it is hot | ||
| it is hot | ||
| it is windy | ||
| it is windy | ||
| tomorrow I’m taking... | ||
| tomorrow I’m taking... | ||
In French, weather often uses as an impersonal subject: , , , . Here does not mean a person; it is just the normal weather form.
For some weather ideas, French uses : , , . This is very useful at A1 because you can describe simple conditions without difficult verbs.
To talk about a future plan, French often uses the present with a time word: or . The time expression shows that the meaning is future.
You already know the near future with + infinitive, but simple present for planned future is also common and easy in everyday speech.
Les comparaisons
| Form | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| more / -er than | ||
| more / -er than | ||
| less / less ... than | ||
| less / less ... than | ||
| as ... as | ||
| as ... as | ||
| better / best (feminine adjective) | ||
| better / best (feminine adjective) | ||
| better (for action/result) | ||
| better (for action/result) | ||
To compare nouns or adjectives, use , , and . For example: and .
Use with nouns: , . So French changes a little depending on what you compare.
is usually for a noun: , . is usually for a verb or for a whole action: , .
At A1, a good simple rule is: adjective/noun idea → ; verb/action idea → .
Le plus, la plus, trop, pas assez
| Form | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| the coldest | ||
| the coldest | ||
| the warmest | ||
| the warmest | ||
| too small | ||
| too small | ||
| not big enough | ||
| not big enough | ||
| too expensive | ||
| too expensive | ||
The superlative uses , , or with an adjective: , . It means the most or the -est form in English.
With clothes, is very useful: , , . It means too much or too.
You can also say for not enough: , . This is common when talking about size, warmth, or price.
Remember agreement with clothes nouns: , , .
Savoir, pouvoir, devoir, parce que
| Form | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| I know how to cook | ||
| I know how to cook | ||
| I can / am able to pay | ||
| I can / am able to pay | ||
| you must take | ||
| you must take | ||
| because | ||
| because | ||
often means to know how: , . It is about learned ability or knowledge.
often means can / be able to in a situation: , . It is about possibility, permission, or practical ability.
means must / have to: , . It is strong and useful for rules, advice, and obligations.
For simple reasons, use : Keep the reason short and clear at A1.
Pas besoin de et les interdictions
| Form | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| no need for | ||
| no need for | ||
| I do not need | ||
| I do not need | ||
| you do not have to come | ||
| you do not have to come | ||
| you do not have to come | ||
| you do not have to come | ||
| no ... | ||
| no ... | ||
| do not ... | ||
| do not ... | ||
To say there is no need, French often uses : , . This is simple and common.
To tell someone there is no obligation, use if the learner is male, and if the learner is female. Because this describes the person addressed, learner gender matters.
For prohibitions, French often uses on notices: This is short and natural on signs and house rules.
You can also use the negative imperative for a direct prohibition: , . Full is standard and clear.
Practice 1/6 · Finding words
Notice the useful pattern
Tap the form practised in this unit.
As Lukas
, .
Tomorrow, you do not have to come.
As Lena
, .
Tomorrow, you do not have to come.
, .
Today, it is raining.
.
Hamburg is colder than Valbois.
.
January is the coldest month.
Practice 2/6 · The right form
Choose the form
Use the English meaning and the pattern in this unit.
As Lukas
Demain, vous venir.
Tomorrow, you do not have to come.
As Lena
Demain, vous venir.
Tomorrow, you do not have to come.
Aujourd’hui, .
Today, it is raining.
Hambourg est Valbois.
Hamburg is colder than Valbois.
Janvier est le mois .
January is the coldest month.
Je cuisiner un peu.
I know how to cook a little.
Je n’ai parapluie aujourd’hui.
I do not need an umbrella today.
Practice 3/6 · Fill the gaps
Complete the messages
Fill the gaps with the words from the box.
Hambourg est Valbois.
Hamburg is colder than Valbois.
Hambourg est Valbois.
Hamburg is colder than Valbois.
Janvier est le mois .
January is the coldest month.
Janvier est le mois .
January is the coldest month.
Je cuisiner un peu.
I know how to cook a little.
Je cuisiner un peu.
I know how to cook a little.
Je n’ai parapluie aujourd’hui.
I do not need an umbrella today.
Je n’ai parapluie aujourd’hui.
I do not need an umbrella today.
Practice 4/6 · Building sentences
Build a sentence
Put the words in order.
Too hard? Listen to the sentence first.
As Lukas
Tomorrow, you do not have to come.
As Lena
Tomorrow, you do not have to come.
Today, it is raining.
Hamburg is colder than Valbois.
January is the coldest month.
I know how to cook a little.
I do not need an umbrella today.
Practice 5/6 · In situations
What would you say?
Choose the right words for the situation.
As Lukas
Tomorrow, you do not have to come.
You say:
Use the meaning and French pattern explained in this unit.
As Lena
Tomorrow, you do not have to come.
You say:
Use the meaning and French pattern explained in this unit.
Today, it is raining.
You say:
Use the meaning and French pattern explained in this unit.
Today, it is raining.
You say:
Use the meaning and French pattern explained in this unit.
Hamburg is colder than Valbois.
You say:
Use the meaning and French pattern explained in this unit.
Hamburg is colder than Valbois.
You say:
Use the meaning and French pattern explained in this unit.
January is the coldest month.
You say:
Use the meaning and French pattern explained in this unit.
January is the coldest month.
You say:
Use the meaning and French pattern explained in this unit.
Practice 6/6 · Matching
Connect messages and meanings
Match the pairs.
Unit complete
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