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AQA GCSE French 8652
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Welcome!Today we'll learn how to introduce yourself in French. This is an essential skill that helps you start conversations and make a great first impression!
Why Learn to Introduce Yourself?Introducing yourself is one of the most important basics in any language. It allows you to share your name, age, where you're from, and other key details in French.
Basic Phrases for IntroductionHere are some key phrases to get started:Je m'appelle... — My name is...J'ai ... ans — I am ... years old.J'habite à... — I live in...These phrases are simple but very useful when meeting someone new.
What does 'Je m'appelle' mean?
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Talking About Your AgeIn French, you say your age using the phrase J'ai ... ans. For example:J'ai 15 ans — I am 15 years old.Note that in French, you literally say 'I have ... years' instead of 'I am ... years old'.
To say 'I am 14 years old' in French, you would say: J'ai {{blank0}} ans.
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Talking About Where You LiveTo say where you live, use the phrase J'habite à.... For example:J'habite à Londres — I live in London.J'habite à Manchester — I live in Manchester.Make sure to pronounce the 'h' in 'habite' as silent!
Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right
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Adding More DetailsOnce you've introduced yourself, you can share more information like your nationality or hobbies:Je suis anglais / anglaise — I am English.J'aime... — I like...Je n'aime pas... — I don't like...For example: 'J'aime le football' means 'I like football'.
How do you say 'I live in London' in French?
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Review Time!Great work! So far, you've learned how to introduce yourself, say your age, and talk about where you live. Let's do a quick review!
Which of these phrases could you use to introduce yourself? (Select all that apply)
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What does 'J'aime' mean?
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To say 'I don't like swimming' in French, you would say: Je n'aime pas {{blank0}}.
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Wrapping UpFantastic work today! Remember to practise these phrases regularly. With these basics, you'll be able to introduce yourself confidently in French.
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