a verb that doesn’t refer to a particular person or thing, and whose subject is most often ‘il’ (it)

a saying which does not always have a literal meaning and which does not always translate directly into another language

Projets pour le week-end: extended writing and speaking

French

Une rencontre : verbs like 'connaitre' in present tense

Avec mes amis: verbs like connaitre in present and perfect tense

Avec mes amis : extended writing and speaking

Ce week-end: impersonal verbs

On se retrouve : impersonal verbs

Que faisais-tu quand ... ? The imperfect tense with regular verbs ('be' + ing)

Quand j'étais petit : the imperfect tense with regular verbs ('used to')

Activités avant et aujourd'hui: extended speaking, photo description

This unit introduces verbs that follow the pattern of connaître in the present and perfect tense and extends pupils' use of impersonal verbs. It also develops mastery of the imperfect tense of regular verbs, set in the context of past and present friendships and activities.

People and lifestyle: Mes amis

Complete the description: 'il faut' is an {{}} verb.

Match the French idiom to its meaning in English.

Translate the phrase : I miss my friend, I want to see her. 

Translate : this weekend I am going to go cycling.

Select the translation of 'rule, regulation' in French?

How can 'il faut' be translated into English?

Write what type of word follows these impersonal verb structures: il vaut mieux, il vaut la peine de.

Write what type of word is used after the verb 'il manque'.

Put the times of day in order, starting with the earliest.

When used as an adjectival phrase, how might 'pas mal' be translated?

there was, there used to be (of it, of them)

Starter Quiz

How can 'il faut' be translated into English?