Menton Carnival: uses of 'de'
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use the preposition 'de' to show description or possession.
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.
Teacher tip
Search for and watch videos of the Menton Carnival with your class to give pupils a greater understanding of the festival. You could also ask pupils to research key facts about the celebration and to share their findings with the class.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the French nouns to the English.
sister
boy
father
mother
brother
girl
Q2.Which month means 'March' in French?
Q3.Which word(s) make the same [è] or [ê] sound as 'tête'?
Q4.Which word means 'a lot'?
Q5.Match the [è]/[ê] words to their English translation.
problem
dream
to be, being
festival
head
ruler
Q6.Translate into English: 'J'adore le collège'.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the French nouns to the English.
fruit
festival
boy
girl
father
lemon
Q2.Translate into English: 'Léa est la soeur de Pierre'.
Q3.Match the French prepositions to their English meaning.
of
in
with
without
at, in
by
Q4.'There are lots of fruit'. Choose the correct translation.
Q5.Translate into French: 'Adèle is Jacques' mother'.
Q6.'Who is Mylene's brother?' Choose the correct translation.
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