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Menton Carnival: uses of 'de'
Learning outcomes
I can use the preposition 'de' to show description or possession.
I can recognise and pronounce the sound [è/ê].
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- Year 4
Menton Carnival: uses of 'de'
Learning outcomes
I can use the preposition 'de' to show description or possession.
I can recognise and pronounce the sound [è/ê].
Lesson details
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- The sound [è/ê] is pronounced as in the word 'tête'.
- The preposition 'de' can be translated as 'of'; to show possession, for example: 'le frère de Sam', Sam's brother.
- The preposition 'de' (of) can also show description, for example: 'le Carnaval de Menton', Menton Carnival.
Keywords
[è/ê] - pronouced as in 'fête'
De - French preposition meaning 'of'
Common misconception
Like in English, we use 's to show possession in French.
In French, unlike English, there is no possessive apostrophe. Use the preposition 'de' (of) to show possession: Pierre's brother - le frère de Pierre.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the French nouns to the English.
Match the French nouns to the English.
Q2.Which month means 'March' in French?
Which month means 'March' in French?
juin
février
août
mai
Q3.Which word(s) make the same [è] or [ê] sound as 'tête'?
Which word(s) make the same [è] or [ê] sound as 'tête'?
petit
cheval
Q4.Which word means 'a lot'?
Which word means 'a lot'?
grand
petit
très
super
Q5.Match the [è]/[ê] words to their English translation.
Match the [è]/[ê] words to their English translation.
Q6.Translate into English: 'J'adore le collège'.
Translate into English: 'J'adore le collège'.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the French nouns to the English.
Match the French nouns to the English.
Q2.Translate into English: 'Léa est la soeur de Pierre'.
Translate into English: 'Léa est la soeur de Pierre'.
Q3.Match the French prepositions to their English meaning.
Match the French prepositions to their English meaning.
Q4.'There are lots of fruit'. Choose the correct translation.
'There are lots of fruit'. Choose the correct translation.
Il est beaucoup de fruits.
Il y a des grands fruits.
Il est un fruit super.
Il y a des petits fruits.
Q5.Translate into French: 'Adèle is Jacques' mother'.
Translate into French: 'Adèle is Jacques' mother'.
Q6.'Who is Mylene's brother?' Choose the correct translation.
'Who is Mylene's brother?' Choose the correct translation.
Qui est le père de Mylène?
Quoi est le frère de Mylène?
Mylène a combien de frères?
Quoi est la soeur de Mylène?
