Gifts and recipients
French often uses to mean "for": , . This shows the person who receives something or the purpose.
French also uses with some verbs to show the receiver: , . At A1, it is easiest to learn common chunks with each verb.
In this module, both are useful: when giving a present, and for "from Julien and me". You also see , , but that shows place, not recipient.
A good simple contrast is: = a present for Zoé; = I give the present to Zoé.
| Form | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| It's for you. | ||
| It's for you. | ||
| a present for Zoé | ||
| a present for Zoé | ||
| I speak to Zoé. | ||
| I speak to Zoé. | ||
| I give the photo to Mrs Martin. | ||
| I give the photo to Mrs Martin. | ||
| from Julien and me | ||
| from Julien and me | ||
Ce cadeau est pour Zoé.This present is for Zoé.
Je donne la carte à Zoé.I give the card to Zoé.
C'est pour vous.This is for you.
Je parle à Julien dans la rue.I speak to Julien in the street.
Zoé a une carte pour toi.Zoé has a card for you.
Ce carnet est de la part de Julien et de moi.This sketchbook is from Julien and me.
Mme Martin montre la photo à Anne.Mrs Martin shows the photo to Anne.
Julien cherche un cadeau pour son amie.Julien is looking for a present for his friend.
Demonstratives point to a noun: , before a vowel sound, , . The form agrees with the noun.
| Form | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| this/that boy | ||
| this/that boy | ||
| this/that man | ||
| this/that man | ||
| this/that photo | ||
| this/that photo | ||
| these/those photos | ||
| these/those photos | ||
Practice 1/6 · Finding words
Notice the useful pattern
Tap the form practised in this unit.
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This present is for Zoé.
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I give the card to Zoé.
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This is for you.
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I speak to Julien in the street.
Practice 2/6 · The right form
Choose the form
Use the English meaning and the pattern in this unit.
Ce cadeau est Zoé.
This present is for Zoé.
Je donne la carte Zoé.
I give the card to Zoé.
C'est vous.
This is for you.
Je parle Julien dans la rue.
I speak to Julien in the street.
Zoé a une carte toi.
Zoé has a card for you.
Ce carnet est de la part de Julien et de .
This sketchbook is from Julien and me.
Mme Martin montre la photo Anne.
Mrs Martin shows the photo to Anne.
Julien cherche un cadeau son amie.
Julien is looking for a present for his friend.
Practice 3/6 · Fill the gaps
Complete the messages
Fill the gaps with the words from the box.
C'est vous.
This is for you.
Je parle Julien dans la rue.
I speak to Julien in the street.
Zoé a une carte toi.
Zoé has a card for you.
Ce carnet est de la part de Julien et de .
This sketchbook is from Julien and me.
Mme Martin montre la photo Anne.
Mrs Martin shows the photo to Anne.
Julien cherche un cadeau son amie.
Julien is looking for a present for his friend.
Practice 4/6 · Building sentences
Build a sentence
Put the words in order.
This present is for Zoé.
I give the card to Zoé.
This is for you.
I speak to Julien in the street.
Zoé has a card for you.
Mrs Martin shows the photo to Anne.
Practice 5/6 · In situations
What would you say?
Choose the right words for the situation.
This present is for Zoé.
You say:
Use the meaning and French pattern explained in this unit.
This present is for Zoé.
You say:
Use the meaning and French pattern explained in this unit.
I give the card to Zoé.
You say:
Use the meaning and French pattern explained in this unit.
I give the card to Zoé.
You say:
Use the meaning and French pattern explained in this unit.
This is for you.
You say:
Use the meaning and French pattern explained in this unit.
This is for you.
You say:
Use the meaning and French pattern explained in this unit.
I speak to Julien in the street.
You say:
Use the meaning and French pattern explained in this unit.
I speak to Julien in the street.
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
