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Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will introduce plural of 'être' in the 'ils'/'elles' form. We will use this grammar to help us describe people.

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11 Questions

Q1.
Which is the plural pronoun for you?

ils
tu
Correct answer: vous

Q2.
Select the correct translation of 'we are' in French.

nous êtes
nous somes
Correct answer: nous sommes

Q3.
When do we add an 's'?

To make a pronoun plural
To make a verb plural
Correct answer: To make an adjective plural

Q4.
Translate 'vous êtes ouverts' into English.

you are minded
Correct answer: you are open-minded
you are opened

Q5.
What is the correct translation of 'we are well-behaved'

nos sommes sages
nous sommes sage
Correct answer: nous sommes sages

The next 5 questions cover some very common words you will need in French in KS3. These words are very important because they give away or subtly change the meaning of a sentence. Select the correct meaning for each word. When you get your score, check your answers and write down any of these words that you didn't know.

Q7.
nous sommes

Correct answer: we are, we are being
we have
you are, you are being

Q8.
vous êtes

Correct answer: you are, you are being (plural)
you eat, eating
you have, are having (plural)

Q9.
grand

green
round
Correct answer: tall, big

Q10.
petit

pea
quiet
Correct answer: short, small

Q11.
jeune

short, small
yellow
Correct answer: young

11 Questions

Q1.
Which plural pronoun can describe both a group of girls and boys?

elles
il
Correct answer: ils

Q2.
How can we define 'elles'?

Correct answer: feminine plural
feminine pronoun
feminine singular

Q3.
Which is a masculine definite article?

la
Correct answer: le
les

Q4.
Translate 'elles sont stricts' into English.

they (f) are strict
Correct answer: they (fp) are strict
they (mp) are strict

Q5.
What is the correct translation of 'they are sick'

il sont malades
ils ont malades
Correct answer: ils sont malades

The next 5 questions cover some very common words you will need in French in KS3. These words are very important because they give away or subtly change the meaning of a sentence. Select the correct meaning for each word. When you get your score, check your answers and write down any of these words that you didn't know.

Q7.
vous êtes

Correct answer: you are, you are being (plural)
you eat, eating
you have, are having (plural)

Q8.
nous sommes

Correct answer: we are, we are being
we have
you are, you are being

Q9.
petit

pea
quiet
Correct answer: short, small

Q10.
grand

green
round
Correct answer: tall, big

Q11.
jeune

short, small
yellow
Correct answer: young