Un bon déjeuner familial : adjectives used as nouns and position of adjectives
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use adjectives as nouns and a range of adjectives before and after the noun to describe a family event.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- Many adjectives also function as nouns when preceded by a definite article (le, la, les).
- It is common to hear adjectives used as nouns to mean ''the [adjective] one'' e.g Je veux la verte!
- Adjectives that come before the noun fit into five categories: BRAGS (Beauty, Rank, Age, Good/Bad and Size/quantity).
Keywords
Adjective - word that gives information about a noun
Noun - word for a person, place, or thing
Definite article - the words le, la, les and l’ meaning the
Common misconception
Adjectives only have one possible translation.
In French, adjectives can be used as a noun. When preceded by a definite article, they are often translated as the (adjective) one e.g. le bleu is translated as the blue one, not blue or the blue.
Teacher tip
Tasks A2 and B2 have two versions: Option 1 and Option 2. Option 1 is a more challenging version and Option 2 includes greater support for students who may require it. Option 1 is included in the video.
Equipment
Mini whiteboard and pen if available.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the masculine plural form of 'familial' (family)?
Q2.What is the feminine singular form of 'entier' (whole, full)?
Q3.Which words contain the [è, ê] sound when said in French?
Q4.What is the correct spelling for the missing adjective in this sentence? 'La situation devient plus difficile.' The global situation is becoming more difficult.
Q5.Put the words in order to make the sentence: Family life helps us to listen.
Q6.How should the missing word in this sentence be spelled? 'Nous devons prendre soin des enfants .' We must take care of sick children.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the French and the English.
usually
smile
laughed
smiled
relationship
foreigner
Q2.Which word commonly goes in front of an adjective when it is used as a noun?
Q3.How should the adjective be translated in this dialogue? 'Quel vélo préfères-tu ? Je préfère le vert.'
Q4.What does the R in BRAGS stand for?
Q5.Put the words in order to make this sentence: I always eat in an old restaurant.
Q6.Which order should the French words be in to make this sentence? We have a good family life.
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