Learn: Talking About Family and Friends

Welcome!Today we'll learn how to talk about family and friends in French. This topic is part of the 'People and Lifestyle' theme in the AQA GCSE French 8652. Let's get started!

How to Talk About Your FamilyTo talk about your family, you can describe their appearance, personality, and your relationship with them. For example, you might say 'J'ai une grande famille' (I have a big family) or describe individual members like 'Mon frère est intelligent' (My brother is intelligent).

Describing PersonalityWhen describing the personality of your family or friends, use adjectives. For example, 'Ma soeur est gentille' (My sister is kind). Remember to change the endings of adjectives to match the gender of the person you're talking about!

Talking About RelationshipsTo describe your relationship with family or friends, you can use phrases like 'Je m'entends bien avec' (I get on well with) or 'Je me dispute souvent avec' (I often argue with). These phrases help you express how you feel about your relationships.

Describing AppearanceTo describe someone's appearance, you can use phrases like 'Il/elle a les yeux bleus' (He/she has blue eyes) or 'Il est grand' (He is tall). Remember to use the correct verb and adjective to match the gender and number!

Talking About FriendsWhen talking about your friends, you can describe their personality and activities you do together. For instance, 'Mon meilleur ami est drôle' (My best friend is funny) or 'Nous aimons jouer au football' (We like playing football).

Review Time!Great work! You've learned how to talk about family and friends in French, including describing appearance, personality, and relationships. Let's test your understanding with a few review questions.

Well done!You've successfully completed the lesson on talking about family and friends. Keep practising to build confidence in describing people and relationships in French!