Describe people (Part 2/2)

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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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Which is the plural pronoun for you?

1/10

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

2/10

Q3.When do we add an 's'?

3/10

Q4.Translate 'vous êtes ouverts' into English.

4/10

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

5/10

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.
 
Q6.nous sommes

6/10

Q7.vous êtes

7/10

Q8.grand

8/10

Q9.petit

9/10

Q10.jeune

10/10

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Quiz:

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Which is the plural pronoun for you?

1/10

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

2/10

Q3.When do we add an 's'?

3/10

Q4.Translate 'vous êtes ouverts' into English.

4/10

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

5/10

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.
 
Q6.nous sommes

6/10

Q7.vous êtes

7/10

Q8.grand

8/10

Q9.petit

9/10

Q10.jeune

10/10

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Describe people [2/2]

Plenary quiz

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

1/10

Q2.How can we define 'elles'?

2/10

Q3.Which is a masculine definite article?

3/10

Q4.Translate 'elles sont stricts' into English.

4/10

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

5/10

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.
 
Q6.vous êtes

6/10

Q7.nous sommes

7/10

Q8.petit

8/10

Q9.grand

9/10

Q10.jeune

10/10

This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text - please contact your teacher who should be able to help you with an audio description.

Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

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Quiz:

Describe people [2/2]

Plenary quiz

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

1/10

Q2.How can we define 'elles'?

2/10

Q3.Which is a masculine definite article?

3/10

Q4.Translate 'elles sont stricts' into English.

4/10

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

5/10

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.
 
Q6.vous êtes

6/10

Q7.nous sommes

7/10

Q8.petit

8/10

Q9.grand

9/10

Q10.jeune

10/10

Lesson summary: Describe people (Part 2/2)

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