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AQA GCSE French 8652
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Welcome!Today we'll explore how to talk about family and friends in French. This is an important topic because it helps you describe relationships, personalities, and everyday life.
Introducing Family VocabularyTo talk about family, you need to know key vocabulary like mère (mother), père (father), and frère (brother). These are common words used to describe family members.
How do you say 'sister' in French?
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Describing PersonalitiesWhen discussing friends or family, you might describe their personality. Words like sympathique (kind), drôle (funny), and travailleur (hardworking) are useful.
Mon frère est très {{blank0}} et ma sœur est {{blank1}}.
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Talking About FriendsTo describe friends, use words like ami (friend, masculine), amie (friend, feminine), or copain/copine (close friend). These words show the relationship’s nature.
What is the feminine word for 'friend' in French?
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Expressing Likes and DislikesWhen describing relationships, you can express likes and dislikes using phrases like J’aime (I like) or Je n’aime pas (I don’t like). For example, J’aime passer du temps avec mes amis (I like spending time with my friends).
Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right
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Review Time!Great work! You've learned about family, friends, and describing personalities. Let’s test your understanding now.
Which of the following are family members? (Select all that apply)
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What does 'travailleur' mean?
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Ma {{blank0}} est très gentille et mon {{blank1}} est drôle.
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Well Done!You’ve successfully learned how to talk about family and friends in French. Keep practising to improve your confidence!
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