On cherche un boulot : adjectives into adverbs
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can apply rules to convert adjectives into adverbs to add detail when discussing jobs and finding work.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- [en/an] sound like 'enfant', [è] sounds like 'tête' and [i] sounds like 'midi'.
- Some adverbs are formed by adding -ment to the feminine form of adjectives when the English adverb equivalent is -ly.
- Where the adjective ends in e in the masculine form, add -ment to form the adverb e.g. rapide - rapidement.
- Some adverbs are formed by dropping -ant(e)/-ent (e) and adding -(am)ment/-(em)ment when the English equivalent is -ly.
Keywords
Adjective - word that gives information about a noun
Adverb - word that describes a verb or an adjective
Common misconception
All words ending in -ment are adverbs.
Whilst many words ending in -ment are adverbs where the feminine form of the adjective has been taken and -ment added to create the adverb, not all words ending in -ment are adverbs. Some nouns end in -ment e.g. 'le règlement' rule, regulation.
Teacher tip
Task B1 has two parts : [1/2] and [2/2]. Part 1/2 is for all students. Part 2/2 focuses on higher vocab only. Task B2 has Options 1 and 2. Option 2 has a narrowed range of adverbs for practice and is aimed at students who do not need exposure to the full range of adverbs covered in the lesson.
Equipment
Mini whiteboard and pen if available.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which superlative form of 'best' fits here? 'Ce sont voyages à faire.' These are the best journeys to make.
Q2.Put the words in order to translate: Physics is worse than computing.
Q3.Which type of word often follows a modal verb?
Q4.Which is the correct word order to translate this sentence? I have to go to work every day.
Q5.Which phrase contains an example of a verb in the conditional?
Q6.Match the French to the English.
I want to become a lawyer.
I have to become a lawyer.
I can become a lawyer.
I would like to become a lawyer.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the French words with the correct English meanings.
unemployment
strike
job, occupation
unfortunately
field
on the other hand
Q2.Which word best fits in the gap in this sentence? '__________ que je trouve le meilleur, c'est d'être avocat.'
Q3.Which words are adverbs?
Q4.The adverb form of 'malheureux' (unfortunate) is ...
Q5.The adverb form of 'rapide' (fast, quick) is ...
Q6.The adverb form of 'apparent' (apparently) is ...
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