Une visite scolaire : -ir verbs like 'ouvrir' (plural)
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can understand discussions about cultural history by applying knowledge of verbs like 'ouvrir', a range of pronouns and new vocabulary.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- All syllables are sounded fairly equally in French words, but there is usually a slight emphasis on the last syllable.
- -ir verbs like ouvrir have the same present tense verb endings as regular -er verbs: e, es, e, ons, ez, ent.
- The pronouns 'ils' and 'elles', meaning 'they', can refer to people or things.
- The pronoun 'vous', meaning 'you', can refer to one person (formally) or more than one person (formally or informally).
- Context and surrounding lanuage clarify the correct meaning of ils, elles and vous.
Keywords
Ouvrir - an example of a group of -ir verbs, meaning 'to open'
Ils/elles - subject pronouns meaning 'they'
Vous - subject pronoun meaning 'you'
Stress - pronouncing one syllable more heavily than other syllables in a word
Common misconception
The pronouns ils and elles can only refer to people.
Ils and elles can refer to things as well as people. They are still translated as 'they'. We must use context and surrounding language to work out who or what they are referring to.
Teacher tip
The verbs offrir and souffrir are Higher tier. Foundation classes could focus instead on further practice of ouvrir and découvrir which follow the same pattern.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the French vocabulary to the English.
to tell, narrate
government
soldier
war
freedom
serious
Q2.How do we translate the pronoun 'ils' into English?
Q3.Match the countries, continents and adjectives to their English translation.
Africa
Algeria
African
Algerian
France
French
Q4.Match the -ir verbs to their meanings.
to open, opening
to discover, discoveirng
to cover, covering
to succeed, succeeding
to serve, serving
to grow up, to get bigger
Q5.What is the correct ending for the 'nous' form of present tense -er verbs?
Q6.How can the pronoun 'vous' be used?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.In French, all syllables are pronounced fairly evenly, but one syllable usually has a slight emphasis. Which one?
Q2.Match the vocabulary to the English meaning.
central
rich
terrible, dreadful
about ten
to lower, decrease
equality
Q3.Match the pronouns to the endings for verbs like 'ouvrir'.
e
es
ons
ez
ent
Q4.Who does the 'vous' refer to in this sentence? Vous découvrez l’histoire unique de votre père.
Q5.Who or what does the 'elles' refer to in this sentence? Elles ouvrent la porte.
Q6.Translate the verb 'they open' into French.
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