À l'étranger : future and conditional with aller, avoir, être and faire
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use the future and conditional of irregular verbs aller, avoir, être and faire to discuss how, where, when and with whom I would travel.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- The conditional has the same stem as the future tense for irregular verbs avoir, faire, aller and être.
- For the conditional of these verbs we add the imperfect endings to the irregular stems 'aur-', 'ser-', 'ir-' and 'fer-'.
- J'aurais (I would have), j'irais (I would go), je serais (I would be) and je ferais (I would be) are key conditionals.
- Use the preposition 'en' when you want to say what type of vehicle you will use to travel.
Keywords
Conditional - a form of verb that describes what would happen
Common misconception
In French, there is a separate word for 'would' that is used with an infinitive to express what someone 'would' do.
The conditional form of verbs expresses 'would' + verb e.g. je visiterais - I would visit. There is no word for 'would' in French.
Teacher tip
Learning cycle 1 features possessive pronouns which are required Higher vocabulary for Edexcel, however teachers may find the cycle useful for all students. Task C1 has two versions. Option 1 is for all students. Option 2 is for students who may require additional support. Option 1 only is filmed.
Equipment
Mini whiteboards and pens are useful, if available.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.These verbs have irregular stems in the future and conditional tenses. Can you match the stem to the infinitive?
ir
fer
ser
aur
Q2.Match the future tense endings to the stem of the verb.
ai
as
a
ons
ez
ont
Q3.Put these ordinal numbers in the correct order.
Q4.Match the words to their definitions.
leaf, sheet
to mark, write down, notice
to preserve, protect
Q5.Give the English for 'sec/sèche'.
Q6.Chose the correct word to complete the sentence. Je déteste avoir la peau en hiver.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the methods of transport.
by plane
by boat
by bike
by car
by ferry
by bus
Q2.Fill in the missing word. Mon passeport est expiré, mais est encore valide.
Q3.Put the words in the correct order to translate the following sentence. 'My house is in town. And his? '
Q4.Translate 'Elle visiterait'.
Q5.Match these key irregular verbs in the conditional tense.
you would have
you would do
you would be
you would go
Q6.Put the sentence in order to translate the following. 'On one hand, travelling by car is easy, but on the other hand, this contributes to traffic problems in town'.
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