In French, the word "nous" means "we." We use "nous" when talking about ourselves and other people. Here’s a simple guide to using "nous" in sentences: 1. **Basic Sentence Structure**: - Start with who you are talking about (the Subject). - Next, add what you do (the Verb). - Finally, include extra information if you want (the Complement). - For example: "Nous allons au marché." (We are going to the market.) 2. **Common Verbs with "nous"**: - **être (to be)**: - Example: "Nous sommes heureux." (We are happy.) - **avoir (to have)**: - Example: "Nous avons un chien." (We have a dog.) - **faire (to do/make)**: - Example: "Nous faisons du sport." (We do sports.) 3. **Making Sentences Negative**: - If you want to say something is not true, you can use "ne...pas." - For example: "Nous ne mangeons pas de légumes." (We do not eat vegetables.) Now it's your turn! Try making your own sentences with "nous" using different verbs. This will help you learn new words!
To use the phrase "Je fais une addition" in French, it's helpful to know what it means and some basic math words. Here’s a simple guide to help you create your own sentences. ### Important Words: 1. **Math Operations**: - Addition: **addition** - Subtraction: **soustraction** - Multiplication: **multiplication** - Division: **division** 2. **Numbers**: - One: **un** (1) - Two: **deux** (2) - Three: **trois** (3) - Four: **quatre** (4) - Five: **cinq** (5) - And so on. ### Making the Sentence: - The phrase “Je fais une addition” means “I am doing an addition.” - If you want to add numbers to your sentence, you can change it a bit. For example: - **Je fais une addition de deux et trois.** - (I am adding two and three.) ### Sentence Examples: 1. **Je fais une addition de cinq et quatre.** (I am adding five and four.) 2. **Je fais une addition de un et six.** (I am adding one and six.) ### Try It Out: Now it’s your turn! Make some sentences with different numbers. When you want to say "and" in your addition, use "et." This will help keep your math sentences clear and easy to understand.
In this lesson, we're going to learn how to say French numbers from 21 to 100. These numbers are really useful for talking about things we do every day, like dates, amounts, and prices. Let's keep it simple! ### Numbers from 21 to 69 1. **Numbers 21-29**: To say numbers from 21 to 29, we start with the word for twenty, which is "vingt." Then, we just add the numbers from one to nine. Here are some examples: - 21: vingt et un (twenty and one) - 22: vingt-deux (twenty-two) - 23: vingt-trois (twenty-three) - 24: vingt-quatre (twenty-four) - 25: vingt-cinq (twenty-five) - 26: vingt-six (twenty-six) - 27: vingt-sept (twenty-seven) - 28: vingt-huit (twenty-eight) - 29: vingt-neuf (twenty-nine) Just remember that "vingt" is where we start! 2. **Numbers 30-39**: Next, we have thirty, which is "trente." - 30: trente - 31: trente et un - 32: trente-deux - 33: trente-trois - 34: trente-quatre - 35: trente-cinq - 36: trente-six - 37: trente-sept - 38: trente-huit - 39: trente-neuf 3. **Numbers 40-49**: Now, let’s look at forty. This is called "quarante": - 40: quarante - 41: quarante et un - 42: quarante-deux - 43: quarante-trois - 44: quarante-quatre - 45: quarante-cinq - 46: quarante-six - 47: quarante-sept - 48: quarante-huit - 49: quarante-neuf 4. **Numbers 50-59**: Next up is fifty, which we call "cinquante": - 50: cinquante - 51: cinquante et un - 52: cinquante-deux - 53: cinquante-trois - 54: cinquante-quatre - 55: cinquante-cinq - 56: cinquante-six - 57: cinquante-sept - 58: cinquante-huit - 59: cinquante-neuf 5. **Numbers 60-69**: Finally, we get to sixty, known as "soixante": - 60: soixante - 61: soixante et un - 62: soixante-deux - 63: soixante-trois - 64: soixante-quatre - 65: soixante-cinq - 66: soixante-six - 67: soixante-sept - 68: soixante-huit - 69: soixante-neuf ### Numbers from 70 to 100 Now, let’s see how we say numbers from 70 to 100. 1. **Numbers 70-79**: For 70, we mix sixty and ten together, so we say "soixante-dix": - 70: soixante-dix (sixty-ten) - 71: soixante et onze (sixty and eleven) - 72: soixante-douze (sixty-twelve) - 73: soixante-treize (sixty-thirteen) - 74: soixante-quatorze (sixty-fourteen) - 75: soixante-quinze (sixty-fifteen) - 76: soixante-seize (sixty-sixteen) - 77: soixante-dix-sept (sixty-ten-seven) - 78: soixante-dix-huit (sixty-ten-eight) - 79: soixante-dix-neuf (sixty-ten-nine) 2. **Numbers 80-89**: For eighty, we say "quatre-vingts," which means four twenties: - 80: quatre-vingts - 81: quatre-vingt-un (four-twenties-one) - 82: quatre-vingt-deux - 83: quatre-vingt-trois - 84: quatre-vingt-quatre - 85: quatre-vingt-cinq - 86: quatre-vingt-six - 87: quatre-vingt-sept - 88: quatre-vingt-huit - 89: quatre-vingt-neuf 3. **Numbers 90-99**: For 90, we take "quatre-vingts" and add ten: - 90: quatre-vingt-dix (four-twenties-ten) - 91: quatre-vingt-onze (four-twenties-eleven) - 92: quatre-vingt-douze - 93: quatre-vingt-treize - 94: quatre-vingt-quatorze - 95: quatre-vingt-quinze - 96: quatre-vingt-seize - 97: quatre-vingt-dix-sept - 98: quatre-vingt-dix-huit - 99: quatre-vingt-dix-neuf 4. **Number 100**: Finally, we have 100, and that's just "cent." ### Summary From 21 to 100, French numbers are built by learning the main words for each set of ten, like "vingt," "trente," "quarante," "cinquante," "soixante," and "quatre-vingts." Then, mix these with numbers one through nine to fill in all the gaps. Practice saying and writing these numbers to help you remember them!
In French, you can make a noun plural by adding an "s" to the singular form. Here are some easy examples: - **un livre** means **a book**. When you want to say more than one, you say **des livres**, which means **books**. - **une chaise** means **a chair**. In plural, it becomes **des chaises**, which means **chairs**. ### Understanding Gender and Articles In French, nouns are either masculine (boy) or feminine (girl). This changes the articles you use with the nouns. **Definite Articles** (these mean "the"): - Use **le** for masculine nouns, like **le garçon** (the boy). - Use **la** for feminine nouns, like **la fille** (the girl). - For plural nouns, use **les**, for example, **les enfants** (the children). **Indefinite Articles** (these mean "a" or "an"): - Use **un** for masculine nouns, like **un chien** (a dog). - Use **une** for feminine nouns, like **une chatte** (a cat). - Use **des** for plural forms, like **des oiseaux** (birds). Always remember to match the article with the noun's gender and number!
When you learn French adjectives, one important word to know is "petit." This word means "small" or "little" in English. We use it to talk about size in different situations. ### What Does "Petit" Mean? "Petit" is an adjective, which is a word that describes something. In this case, it tells us that something is small. In French, adjectives like "petit" need to agree with the nouns they describe. They need to match in two ways: gender and number. This means that "petit" changes depending on whether the noun is masculine or feminine and whether it’s one item or more than one. #### Different Forms of "Petit" 1. **Masculine Singular:** petit - Example: un petit chien (a small dog) 2. **Feminine Singular:** petite - Example: une petite chatte (a small cat) 3. **Masculine Plural:** petits - Example: des petits chiens (small dogs) 4. **Feminine Plural:** petites - Example: des petites chattes (small cats) ### How "Petit" Works with Nouns When you use "petit," it needs to match the noun. Here are some examples: - **Masculine Singular:** - "Il a un **petit** jardin." (He has a small garden.) - **Feminine Singular:** - "Elle a une **petite** voiture." (She has a small car.) - **Masculine Plural:** - "Ils ont des **petits** livres." (They have small books.) - **Feminine Plural:** - "Elles ont des **petites** poupées." (They have small dolls.) ### Comparing Sizes with "Petit" A great way to use "petit" is when you want to compare sizes. In French, you can say "plus petit que" (smaller than) or "moins petit que" (less small than) to compare things or people. #### How to Compare 1. **Using "plus petit que":** - Example: "Ce chat est **plus petit que** ce chien." - Translation: "This cat is smaller than this dog." 2. **Using "moins petit que":** - Example: "Cette voiture est **moins petite que** cette moto." - Translation: "This car is less small than this motorcycle." ### Examples of Comparisons - "Mon frère est **plus petit que** moi." (My brother is smaller than me.) - "Cette maison est **moins petite que** notre appartement." (This house is less small than our apartment.) ### Important Things to Remember 1. **Think About Context:** Use "petit" when you mean something is small. Sometimes it can also mean younger, like in "un petit enfant" (a young child). 2. **Match Nouns and Adjectives:** Always check if the noun is masculine or feminine. This will help you use the right form of "petit." ### Summary To use "petit" correctly: - Remember its forms: petit, petite, petits, petites. - Use comparison phrases like "plus petit que" or "moins petit que" when talking about size. - Practice with different nouns to get comfortable with the word. By learning how to use "petit," you will get better at describing things and comparing sizes in French. This will make it easier to communicate!
To ask “What day is it today?” in French, you would say: **"Quel jour sommes-nous aujourd'hui ?"** Let’s break this sentence down to make it easier to understand. ### Word Breakdown: 1. **Quel** - This means "what". 2. **jour** - This means "day". 3. **sommes** - This means "we are". 4. **nous** - This means "we". 5. **aujourd'hui** - This means "today". ### Learning About Days and Months: To get better at French, it helps to know the days of the week, the months of the year, and some numbers. #### Days of the Week: - **lundi** - Monday - **mardi** - Tuesday - **mercredi** - Wednesday - **jeudi** - Thursday - **vendredi** - Friday - **samedi** - Saturday - **dimanche** - Sunday #### Months of the Year: - **janvier** - January - **février** - February - **mars** - March - **avril** - April - **mai** - May - **juin** - June - **juillet** - July - **août** - August - **septembre** - September - **octobre** - October - **novembre** - November - **décembre** - December Now you know how to ask about the day in French and some important words to help you along the way!
### Greeting in French Made Simple Saying hello and answering back in French is super important for making friends. Here’s an easy guide with some common ways to greet people and how to reply: ### Common Greetings 1. **Bonjour** - Good morning or Hello **Reply:** *Bonjour* (Hello) or *Salut* (Hi - for friends) 2. **Bonsoir** - Good evening **Reply:** *Bonsoir* (Good evening) or *Salut* (Hi - for friends) 3. **Comment ça va ?** - How’s it going? **Reply:** - *Ça va bien, merci* (I’m doing well, thank you) - *Ça va* (It’s going okay) 4. **Salut, ça va ?** - Hi, how are you? **Reply:** *Oui, ça va ! Et toi ?* (Yes, I’m good! And you?) ### Being Polite - **S'il vous plaît** - Please *When to use it:* Use this when you want to ask for something nicely. - **Merci** - Thank you **Reply:** *De rien* (You’re welcome) or *Je vous en prie* (You’re welcome). - **Excusez-moi** - Excuse me **Reply:** *Oui ?* (Yes?) or *Je vous en prie* (Please go ahead). By practicing these phrases, you will get better at speaking French. You’ll also know how to reply in different situations!
In French, it’s super important to know the words for the first three days of the month. Here’s an easy guide: 1. **Première (1st)**: This means the first day of the month. **Example**: "Nous sommes le **premier** mars." (This means: It is the 1st of March.) 2. **Deuxième (2nd)**: This is for the second day of the month. **Example**: "Nous sommes le **deux** mars." (This means: It is the 2nd of March.) 3. **Troisième (3rd)**: This stands for the third day of the month. **Example**: "Nous sommes le **trois** mars." (This means: It is the 3rd of March.) You can practice by making your own sentences with dates. This will help you remember the words better!
**Understanding "de" in French: A Simple Guide** In French, the word "de" is very important when we want to show ownership. It tells us who something belongs to. Using "de" is easy if you remember a few rules, check out examples, and learn some common phrases. ### What Does "de" Do? 1. **Basic Use**: The word "de" shows that something belongs to someone. It’s like saying "of" or using 's in English. 2. **How to Structure It**: You can follow this pattern: - **Noun** + **de** + **Noun** For example: - "le livre de Marie" means "Marie’s book." - "la voiture du professeur" means "the professor’s car." ### Helpful Phrases and Vocabulary Here are some phrases that show how to use "de" for talking about who owns what: - **Mon père** (My father) - "la maison de mon père" means "my father’s house." - **Un ami** (A friend) - "le sac de mon ami" means "my friend’s bag." - **Un chat** (A cat) - "la nourriture du chat" means "the cat’s food." - **Un professeur** (A teacher) - "le stylo de la prof" means "the teacher’s pen." ### Talking About More Than One Owner When there is more than one person that owns something, you can still use "de": - **Les enfants** (The children) - "les jouets des enfants" means "the children’s toys." - **Les livres** (The books) - "les couvertures des livres" means "the books’ covers." ### Words to Show Ownership When you want to show possession, you can add words like: - **Mon** (my) - **Ton** (your) - **Son** (his/her) **Examples**: - "la maison de mon père" means "my father’s house." - "le livre de ton frère" means "your brother’s book." ### Remember These Points - **"de" is important for showing who owns what in French.** - The noun before "de" can be a person, an object, or a group. - Pay attention to whether you are talking about one owner or many. - Remember "du" for masculine nouns and "des" for plural nouns. ### Practice Sentences 1. "C'est le chapeau de Marie." means "This is Marie’s hat." 2. "Voici le téléphone du professeur." means "Here is the professor’s phone." 3. "Les crayons des enfants sont sur la table." means "The children’s crayons are on the table." By learning how to use "de" for possession, you can get better at French and easily talk about who owns things in your conversations!
In French, when someone says "Thank you," which is **"Merci,"** you can respond with **"De rien."** This means "You're welcome." ### When to Use "De rien": - **With Friends**: If your friend thanks you for help, you can say "De rien!" - For example, if a friend says, "Merci pour ton aide!" (Thank you for your help!), you can reply, "De rien!" - **In Formal Situations**: In serious places, like at work, you should use **"Je vous en prie,"** which also means "You're welcome." This shows you respect the other person. - For example, if a customer says, "Merci beaucoup" (Thank you very much), you might answer, “Je vous en prie.” ### Other Helpful Phrases: - **S’il vous plaît**: Please - **Merci**: Thank you - **Excusez-moi**: Excuse me Learning these phrases will help you have better conversations in French every day!