Example 1
J'ai regardé un film hier.
I watched a film yesterday.
CEFR A2
1. Le passé composé avec avoir
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English explanation
Use the passé composé for a completed event in the past: something that happened and is finished. At A2, this is the main tense for telling what you did yesterday, last weekend, on a trip, or during a completed sequence of events.
Most French verbs form the passé composé with the present tense of avoir plus a past participle. Regular -er verbs usually form the participle in -é, regular -ir verbs in -i, and many -re verbs in -u. High-frequency irregular participles such as fait, pris, vu, lu, bu and eu must be learned.
In a normal affirmative sentence, the auxiliary changes with the subject but the past participle usually stays unchanged when avoir is used. Negative forms surround the auxiliary: Je n'ai pas travaillé. Time markers such as hier, samedi dernier and la semaine dernière often signal a completed past action.
Core rule: Subject + avoir (present) + past participle → J'ai parlé. / Nous avons fini. / Ils ont vendu.
Common mistake / exam tip: Do not choose être just because an action involves movement. Most verbs use avoir. In a negative passé composé, ne…pas surrounds the auxiliary: Je n’ai pas travaillé.
15 worked examples
Tap ▶ to hear any French example.Example 2
Elle a acheté une nouvelle robe.
She bought a new dress.
Example 3
Nous avons fini nos devoirs.
We finished our homework.
Example 4
Tu as pris le métro.
You took the metro.
Example 5
Ils ont vu leurs amis.
They saw their friends.
Example 6
Vous avez préparé le dîner.
You prepared dinner.
Example 7
Paul a lu le message.
Paul read the message.
Example 8
J'ai bu un café ce matin.
I drank a coffee this morning.
Example 9
Mes parents ont vendu leur voiture.
My parents sold their car.
Example 10
On a fait une promenade.
We went for a walk.
Example 11
Sophie a écrit trois e-mails.
Sophie wrote three emails.
Example 12
Nous avons attendu vingt minutes.
We waited twenty minutes.
Example 13
Tu as compris la question.
You understood the question.
Example 14
Le professeur a expliqué la règle.
The teacher explained the rule.
Example 15
J'ai eu beaucoup de travail.
I had a lot of work.
15 exercises
Type the missing form, check it, or reveal the full answer and reason.
Exercise 1
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Hier, je ________ un café. (boire)
Correct answer
Hier, j'ai bu un café.
Why?
Use avoir in the present plus the correct past participle because this is a completed past action. Target form: ai bu.
Exercise 2
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Nous ________ le musée samedi. (visiter)
Correct answer
Nous avons visité le musée samedi.
Why?
Use avoir in the present plus the correct past participle because this is a completed past action. Target form: avons visité.
Exercise 3
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Elle ________ son travail à six heures. (finir)
Correct answer
Elle a fini son travail à six heures.
Why?
Use avoir in the present plus the correct past participle because this is a completed past action. Target form: a fini.
Exercise 4
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Vous ________ le train de neuf heures. (prendre)
Correct answer
Vous avez pris le train de neuf heures.
Why?
Use avoir in the present plus the correct past participle because this is a completed past action. Target form: avez pris.
Exercise 5
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Ils ________ ce film hier soir. (voir)
Correct answer
Ils ont vu ce film hier soir.
Why?
Use avoir in the present plus the correct past participle because this is a completed past action. Target form: ont vu.
Exercise 6
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Tu ________ une pizza. (manger)
Correct answer
Tu as mangé une pizza.
Why?
Use avoir in the present plus the correct past participle because this is a completed past action. Target form: as mangé.
Exercise 7
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Paul ________ ses clés. (perdre)
Correct answer
Paul a perdu ses clés.
Why?
Use avoir in the present plus the correct past participle because this is a completed past action. Target form: a perdu.
Exercise 8
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J'________ la porte. (ouvrir)
Correct answer
J'ai ouvert la porte.
Why?
Use avoir in the present plus the correct past participle because this is a completed past action. Target form: ai ouvert.
Exercise 9
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Nous ________ beaucoup de photos. (faire)
Correct answer
Nous avons fait beaucoup de photos.
Why?
Use avoir in the present plus the correct past participle because this is a completed past action. Target form: avons fait.
Exercise 10
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Elle ________ un message à sa mère. (écrire)
Correct answer
Elle a écrit un message à sa mère.
Why?
Use avoir in the present plus the correct past participle because this is a completed past action. Target form: a écrit.
Exercise 11
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Vous ________ trois heures. (attendre)
Correct answer
Vous avez attendu trois heures.
Why?
Use avoir in the present plus the correct past participle because this is a completed past action. Target form: avez attendu.
Exercise 12
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On ________ la réponse. (comprendre)
Correct answer
On a compris la réponse.
Why?
Use avoir in the present plus the correct past participle because this is a completed past action. Target form: a compris.
Exercise 13
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Mes amis ________ un film à la maison. (regarder)
Correct answer
Mes amis ont regardé un film à la maison.
Why?
The subject is plural, so use « ont » + the regular -er past participle « regardé ». This is an ordinary completed action with avoir.
Exercise 14
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J'________ beaucoup de chance. (avoir)
Correct answer
J'ai eu beaucoup de chance.
Why?
Use avoir in the present plus the correct past participle because this is a completed past action. Target form: ai eu.
Exercise 15
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Elle n'________ pas ________ hier. (travailler)
Correct answer
Elle n'a pas travaillé hier.
Why?
Use avoir in the present plus the correct past participle because this is a completed past action. Target form: a pas travaillé.
CEFR A2
2. Le passé composé avec être
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English explanation
A smaller group of common verbs forms the passé composé with être instead of avoir. At A2, you should recognize frequent movement and change-of-place verbs such as aller, venir, arriver, partir, entrer, sortir, monter, descendre, retourner, rentrer, tomber and rester.
When être is the auxiliary, the past participle normally agrees with the subject in gender and number. That means an extra -e for a feminine singular subject, -s for a plural subject, and -es for a feminine plural subject.
Do not choose être simply because a verb describes movement. The auxiliary belongs to the verb pattern and can also depend on how the verb is used. For example, Elle est sortie (she went out), but Elle a sorti la poubelle (she took the bin out). Reflexive verbs also use être and are treated separately.
Core rule: Subject + être (present) + past participle with agreement → Elle est arrivée. / Ils sont partis.
Common mistake / exam tip: Some verbs such as sortir, monter, descendre and retourner can take avoir when they have a direct object: J’ai sorti la poubelle. Learn the verb in context, not from a “movement = être” shortcut.
15 worked examples
Tap ▶ to hear any French example.Example 1
Paul est allé au marché.
Paul went to the market.
Example 2
Marie est arrivée à neuf heures.
Marie arrived at nine o'clock.
Example 3
Nous sommes partis tôt.
We left early.
Example 4
Elles sont descendues du bus.
They got off the bus.
Example 5
Je suis retourné chez moi.
I returned home.
Example 6
Sophie est venue en train.
Sophie came by train.
Example 7
Les enfants sont entrés dans la classe.
The children entered the classroom.
Example 8
Ma sœur est sortie avec ses amis.
My sister went out with her friends.
Example 9
Paul et Marc sont montés au troisième étage.
Paul and Marc went up to the third floor.
Example 10
Mon père est rentré tard.
My father came home late.
Example 11
Anna et Léa sont restées à Paris.
Anna and Léa stayed in Paris.
Example 12
Le garçon est tombé dans le jardin.
The boy fell in the garden.
Example 13
Mes cousins sont venus dimanche.
My cousins came on Sunday.
Example 14
Paul est né en 1990.
Paul was born in 1990.
Example 15
Elles sont retournées au bureau.
They returned to the office.
15 exercises
Type the missing form, check it, or reveal the full answer and reason.
Exercise 1
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Sophie ________ à Paris hier. (aller)
Correct answer
Sophie est allée à Paris hier.
Why?
Use être as the auxiliary for this verb in the passé composé, and make the past participle agree with the subject. Target form: est allée.
Exercise 2
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Nous ________ à huit heures. (partir)
Correct answer
Nous sommes partis à huit heures.
Why?
Use être as the auxiliary for this verb in the passé composé, and make the past participle agree with the subject. Target form: sommes partis.
Exercise 3
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Marc ________ hier soir. (arriver)
Correct answer
Marc est arrivé hier soir.
Why?
Use être as the auxiliary for this verb in the passé composé, and make the past participle agree with the subject. Target form: est arrivé.
Exercise 4
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Elles ________ chez elles. (rentrer)
Correct answer
Elles sont rentrées chez elles.
Why?
Use être as the auxiliary for this verb in the passé composé, and make the past participle agree with the subject. Target form: sont rentrées.
Exercise 5
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Paul ________ du train. (descendre)
Correct answer
Paul est descendu du train.
Why?
Use être as the auxiliary for this verb in the passé composé, and make the past participle agree with the subject. Target form: est descendu.
Exercise 6
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Mes amies ________ samedi. (venir)
Correct answer
Mes amies sont venues samedi.
Why?
Use être as the auxiliary for this verb in the passé composé, and make the past participle agree with the subject. Target form: sont venues.
Exercise 7
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Paul et Marc ________ dans le restaurant. (entrer)
Correct answer
Paul et Marc sont entrés dans le restaurant.
Why?
For the masculine plural subject « Paul et Marc », entrer uses être in the passé composé and the participle takes -s: « sont entrés ».
Exercise 8
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Ma sœur ________ à onze heures. (sortir)
Correct answer
Ma sœur est sortie à onze heures.
Why?
Use être as the auxiliary for this verb in the passé composé, and make the past participle agree with the subject. Target form: est sortie.
Exercise 9
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Les garçons ________ au premier étage. (monter)
Correct answer
Les garçons sont montés au premier étage.
Why?
Use être as the auxiliary for this verb in the passé composé, and make the past participle agree with the subject. Target form: sont montés.
Exercise 10
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Julie ________ à la maison. (rester)
Correct answer
Julie est restée à la maison.
Why?
Use être as the auxiliary for this verb in the passé composé, and make the past participle agree with the subject. Target form: est restée.
Exercise 11
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Le bébé ________. (tomber)
Correct answer
Le bébé est tombé.
Why?
Use être as the auxiliary for this verb in the passé composé, and make the past participle agree with the subject. Target form: est tombé.
Exercise 12
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Nous ________ au bureau. (retourner)
Correct answer
Nous sommes retournés au bureau.
Why?
Use être as the auxiliary for this verb in the passé composé, and make the past participle agree with the subject. Target form: sommes retournés.
Exercise 13
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Paul ________ en France. (naître)
Correct answer
Paul est né en France.
Why?
Naître forms the passé composé with être. With the masculine singular subject Paul, use « est né ».
Exercise 14
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Anna et Claire ________ tôt. (partir)
Correct answer
Anna et Claire sont parties tôt.
Why?
Use être as the auxiliary for this verb in the passé composé, and make the past participle agree with the subject. Target form: sont parties.
Exercise 15
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Marie ________ quand ? (arriver)
Correct answer
Marie est arrivée quand ?
Why?
Arriver uses être in the passé composé. Marie is feminine singular, so add -e: « est arrivée ».
CEFR A2
3. L'accord du participe passé avec être
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English explanation
When a passé composé verb uses être, the past participle normally behaves like an adjective and agrees with the subject. This is visible in writing even when the final consonant is often silent in speech.
For a masculine singular subject, use the basic form: arrivé. For a feminine singular subject, add -e: arrivée. For a masculine or mixed plural group, add -s: arrivés. For an all-feminine plural group, add -es: arrivées.
At A2, focus first on identifying the subject correctly. Names such as Marie or Sophie require the feminine form; plural nouns such as les garçons require plural agreement; les filles require feminine plural agreement.
Core rule: arrivé → arrivée → arrivés → arrivées according to the gender and number of the subject.
Common mistake / exam tip: With the simple être verbs in this lesson, agreement follows the subject. A mixed-gender plural group normally takes the masculine plural form: Paul et Anna sont venus.
15 worked examples
Tap ▶ to hear any French example.Example 1
Paul est arrivé.
Paul arrived.
Example 2
Marie est arrivée.
Marie arrived.
Example 3
Paul et Marc sont arrivés.
Paul and Marc arrived.
Example 4
Marie et Sophie sont arrivées.
Marie and Sophie arrived.
Example 5
Mon frère est parti.
My brother left.
Example 6
Ma sœur est partie.
My sister left.
Example 7
Mes frères sont partis.
My brothers left.
Example 8
Mes sœurs sont parties.
My sisters left.
Example 9
Le garçon est tombé.
The boy fell.
Example 10
La fille est tombée.
The girl fell.
Example 11
Les étudiants sont entrés.
The students entered.
Example 12
Les étudiantes sont entrées.
The female students entered.
Example 13
Anna est née en mai.
Anna was born in May.
Example 14
Paul et Anna sont venus ensemble.
Paul and Anna came together.
Example 15
Claire et Julie sont restées ici.
Claire and Julie stayed here.
15 exercises
Type the missing form, check it, or reveal the full answer and reason.
Exercise 1
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Sophie est arrivé___.
Correct answer
Sophie est arrivée.
Why?
The past participle agrees with the subject because the auxiliary is être. The ending reflects gender and number. Correct form: arrivée.
Exercise 2
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Les garçons sont parti___.
Correct answer
Les garçons sont partis.
Why?
The past participle agrees with the subject because the auxiliary is être. The ending reflects gender and number. Correct form: partis.
Exercise 3
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Mes amies sont venu___.
Correct answer
Mes amies sont venues.
Why?
The past participle agrees with the subject because the auxiliary is être. The ending reflects gender and number. Correct form: venues.
Exercise 4
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Marie est tombé___.
Correct answer
Marie est tombée.
Why?
The past participle agrees with the subject because the auxiliary is être. The ending reflects gender and number. Correct form: tombée.
Exercise 5
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Julie et Anne sont retourné___.
Correct answer
Julie et Anne sont retournées.
Why?
The past participle agrees with the subject because the auxiliary is être. The ending reflects gender and number. Correct form: retournées.
Exercise 6
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Paul est né___.
Correct answer
Paul est né.
Why?
The past participle agrees with the subject because the auxiliary is être. The ending reflects gender and number. Correct form: né.
Exercise 7
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Les filles sont entré___.
Correct answer
Les filles sont entrées.
Why?
The past participle agrees with the subject because the auxiliary is être. The ending reflects gender and number. Correct form: entrées.
Exercise 8
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Marc et Luc sont resté___.
Correct answer
Marc et Luc sont restés.
Why?
The past participle agrees with the subject because the auxiliary is être. The ending reflects gender and number. Correct form: restés.
Exercise 9
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Sophie et Marc sont arrivé___.
Correct answer
Sophie et Marc sont arrivés.
Why?
The past participle agrees with the subject because the auxiliary is être. The ending reflects gender and number. Correct form: arrivés.
Exercise 10
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Ma mère est parti___.
Correct answer
Ma mère est partie.
Why?
The past participle agrees with the subject because the auxiliary is être. The ending reflects gender and number. Correct form: partie.
Exercise 11
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Mes cousins sont descendu___.
Correct answer
Mes cousins sont descendus.
Why?
The past participle agrees with the subject because the auxiliary is être. The ending reflects gender and number. Correct form: descendus.
Exercise 12
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Mes cousines sont monté___.
Correct answer
Mes cousines sont montées.
Why?
The past participle agrees with the subject because the auxiliary is être. The ending reflects gender and number. Correct form: montées.
Exercise 13
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Le professeur est venu___.
Correct answer
Le professeur est venu.
Why?
The past participle agrees with the subject because the auxiliary is être. The ending reflects gender and number. Correct form: venu.
Exercise 14
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La professeure est venu___.
Correct answer
La professeure est venue.
Why?
The past participle agrees with the subject because the auxiliary is être. The ending reflects gender and number. Correct form: venue.
Exercise 15
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Paul et ses sœurs sont rentré___.
Correct answer
Paul et ses sœurs sont rentrés.
Why?
The past participle agrees with the subject because the auxiliary is être. The ending reflects gender and number. Correct form: rentrés.
CEFR A2
4. Les verbes pronominaux au passé composé
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English explanation
Reflexive verbs use a reflexive pronoun such as me, te, se, nous or vous. In the passé composé, reflexive verbs are formed with être. This is very common when describing routines in the past.
The reflexive pronoun comes before the auxiliary: je me suis, tu t'es, il/elle s'est, nous nous sommes, vous vous êtes, ils/elles se sont. The past participle follows.
At A2, learn the normal agreement pattern in simple reflexive sentences: Elle s'est levée, Ils se sont réveillés. More advanced agreement exceptions with body parts and direct objects can wait until later levels.
Core rule: Subject + reflexive pronoun + être + past participle → Elle s'est levée.
Common mistake / exam tip: For simple reflexive verbs at this level, learn the common agreement pattern shown here. More advanced cases such as Elle s’est lavé les mains have extra rules and are better studied later.
15 worked examples
Tap ▶ to hear any French example.Example 1
Je me suis levé à sept heures.
I got up at seven o'clock.
Example 2
Elle s'est couchée tard.
She went to bed late.
Example 3
Nous nous sommes réveillés tôt.
We woke up early.
Example 4
Ils se sont habillés rapidement.
They got dressed quickly.
Example 5
Sophie s'est promenée dans le parc.
Sophie went for a walk in the park.
Example 6
Tu t'es lavé avant le petit-déjeuner.
You washed before breakfast.
Example 7
Paul et Marc se sont reposés après le voyage.
Paul and Marc rested after the trip.
Example 8
Les filles se sont préparées ensemble.
The girls got ready together.
Example 9
Paul s'est rasé ce matin.
Paul shaved this morning.
Example 10
Je me suis dépêché pour le train.
I hurried for the train.
Example 11
Nous nous sommes rencontrés au café.
We met at the café.
Example 12
Elle s'est réveillée à six heures.
She woke up at six.
Example 13
Ils se sont installés à Lyon.
They settled in Lyon.
Example 14
Léa s’est amusée à la fête.
Léa had fun at the party.
Example 15
Mes sœurs se sont couchées tôt.
My sisters went to bed early.
15 exercises
Type the missing form, check it, or reveal the full answer and reason.
Exercise 1
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Je ___ ___ réveillé à six heures.
Correct answer
Je me suis réveillé à six heures.
Why?
A reflexive verb in the passé composé uses a reflexive pronoun plus être. In this simple A2 pattern, the participle agrees with the subject. Target: me suis réveillé.
Exercise 2
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Elle ___ ___ levée tôt.
Correct answer
Elle s'est levée tôt.
Why?
A reflexive verb in the passé composé uses a reflexive pronoun plus être. In this simple A2 pattern, the participle agrees with the subject. Target: s'est levée.
Exercise 3
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Nous ___ ___ couchés tard.
Correct answer
Nous nous sommes couchés tard.
Why?
A reflexive verb in the passé composé uses a reflexive pronoun plus être. In this simple A2 pattern, the participle agrees with the subject. Target: nous sommes couchés.
Exercise 4
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Ils ___ ___ promenés dans le parc.
Correct answer
Ils se sont promenés dans le parc.
Why?
A reflexive verb in the passé composé uses a reflexive pronoun plus être. In this simple A2 pattern, the participle agrees with the subject. Target: se sont promenés.
Exercise 5
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Paul et Marc ___ ___ habillés rapidement.
Correct answer
Paul et Marc se sont habillés rapidement.
Why?
With the masculine plural subject « Paul et Marc », use « se sont » and the plural participle « habillés ».
Exercise 6
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Léa ___ ___ amusée hier soir.
Correct answer
Léa s’est amusée hier soir.
Why?
The reflexive verb « s’amuser » uses être in the passé composé. Léa is feminine singular, so the participle is « amusée ».
Exercise 7
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Sophie ___ ___ préparée.
Correct answer
Sophie s'est préparée.
Why?
A reflexive verb in the passé composé uses a reflexive pronoun plus être. In this simple A2 pattern, the participle agrees with the subject. Target: s'est préparée.
Exercise 8
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Les filles ___ ___ reposées.
Correct answer
Les filles se sont reposées.
Why?
A reflexive verb in the passé composé uses a reflexive pronoun plus être. In this simple A2 pattern, the participle agrees with the subject. Target: se sont reposées.
Exercise 9
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Paul ___ ___ rasé.
Correct answer
Paul s'est rasé.
Why?
A reflexive verb in the passé composé uses a reflexive pronoun plus être. In this simple A2 pattern, the participle agrees with the subject. Target: s'est rasé.
Exercise 10
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Je ___ ___ dépêché.
Correct answer
Je me suis dépêché.
Why?
A reflexive verb in the passé composé uses a reflexive pronoun plus être. In this simple A2 pattern, the participle agrees with the subject. Target: me suis dépêché.
Exercise 11
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Nous ___ ___ rencontrés au marché.
Correct answer
Nous nous sommes rencontrés au marché.
Why?
A reflexive verb in the passé composé uses a reflexive pronoun plus être. In this simple A2 pattern, the participle agrees with the subject. Target: nous sommes rencontrés.
Exercise 12
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Elle ___ ___ réveillée tard.
Correct answer
Elle s'est réveillée tard.
Why?
A reflexive verb in the passé composé uses a reflexive pronoun plus être. In this simple A2 pattern, the participle agrees with the subject. Target: s'est réveillée.
Exercise 13
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Ils ___ ___ installés à Nice.
Correct answer
Ils se sont installés à Nice.
Why?
A reflexive verb in the passé composé uses a reflexive pronoun plus être. In this simple A2 pattern, the participle agrees with the subject. Target: se sont installés.
Exercise 14
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Marie et Sophie ___ ___ couchées tôt.
Correct answer
Marie et Sophie se sont couchées tôt.
Why?
The subject is feminine plural, so use « se sont couchées » with -es on the participle.
Exercise 15
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Mes frères ___ ___ levés à huit heures.
Correct answer
Mes frères se sont levés à huit heures.
Why?
A reflexive verb in the passé composé uses a reflexive pronoun plus être. In this simple A2 pattern, the participle agrees with the subject. Target: se sont levés.
CEFR A2
5. L'imparfait
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English explanation
The imparfait describes past situations rather than isolated completed events. Use it for habits, repeated actions, descriptions, weather, age, feelings, and actions that were in progress.
To form the imparfait, take the nous form of the present tense, remove -ons, and add -ais, -ais, -ait, -ions, -iez, -aient. For example, nous parlons → parl- → je parlais. Être is irregular: j'étais, tu étais, il était, nous étions, vous étiez, ils étaient.
English translations vary. Depending on context, je travaillais may mean I was working, I used to work, or I worked regularly. The key idea is that the speaker presents the action as background, repeated, descriptive, or ongoing.
Core rule: Present nous stem – ons + -ais, -ais, -ait, -ions, -iez, -aient.
Common mistake / exam tip: Build the imparfait from the present nous form minus -ons. The major exception is être → ét-: j’étais, nous étions.
15 worked examples
Tap ▶ to hear any French example.Example 1
Quand j'étais petit, je jouais au football.
When I was little, I used to play football.
Example 2
Nous habitions à Lyon.
We used to live in Lyon.
Example 3
Il faisait très froid.
It was very cold.
Example 4
Ma mère travaillait dans une école.
My mother worked in a school.
Example 5
J'avais un petit chien.
I had a small dog.
Example 6
Vous regardiez souvent la télévision.
You often watched television.
Example 7
Les enfants dormaient déjà.
The children were already sleeping.
Example 8
Je lisais chaque soir.
I used to read every evening.
Example 9
Elle allait au marché le samedi.
She used to go to the market on Saturdays.
Example 10
Nous prenions toujours le bus.
We always used to take the bus.
Example 11
Tu étais très calme.
You were very calm.
Example 12
Il y avait beaucoup de monde.
There were a lot of people.
Example 13
Le soleil brillait.
The sun was shining.
Example 14
Mes parents vivaient à Marseille.
My parents lived in Marseille.
Example 15
Je voulais devenir médecin.
I wanted to become a doctor.
15 exercises
Type the missing form, check it, or reveal the full answer and reason.
Exercise 1
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Quand j'étais enfant, j'________ à Paris. (habiter)
Correct answer
Quand j'étais enfant, j'habitais à Paris.
Why?
Use the imparfait because the sentence describes a past habit, repeated action, state, description, or background situation. Target: habitais.
Exercise 2
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Nous ________ beaucoup en été. (voyager)
Correct answer
Nous voyagions beaucoup en été.
Why?
Use the imparfait because the sentence describes a past habit, repeated action, state, description, or background situation. Target: voyagions.
Exercise 3
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Elle ________ très timide. (être)
Correct answer
Elle était très timide.
Why?
Use the imparfait because the sentence describes a past habit, repeated action, state, description, or background situation. Target: était.
Exercise 4
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Ils ________ une grande maison. (avoir)
Correct answer
Ils avaient une grande maison.
Why?
Use the imparfait because the sentence describes a past habit, repeated action, state, description, or background situation. Target: avaient.
Exercise 5
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Vous ________ souvent au tennis. (jouer)
Correct answer
Vous jouiez souvent au tennis.
Why?
Use the imparfait because the sentence describes a past habit, repeated action, state, description, or background situation. Target: jouiez.
Exercise 6
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Je ________ tous les soirs. (lire)
Correct answer
Je lisais tous les soirs.
Why?
Use the imparfait because the sentence describes a past habit, repeated action, state, description, or background situation. Target: lisais.
Exercise 7
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Tu ________ à pied à l'école. (aller)
Correct answer
Tu allais à pied à l'école.
Why?
Use the imparfait because the sentence describes a past habit, repeated action, state, description, or background situation. Target: allais.
Exercise 8
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Nous ________ le train chaque lundi. (prendre)
Correct answer
Nous prenions le train chaque lundi.
Why?
Use the imparfait because the sentence describes a past habit, repeated action, state, description, or background situation. Target: prenions.
Exercise 9
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Il ________ chaud en juillet. (faire)
Correct answer
Il faisait chaud en juillet.
Why?
Use the imparfait because the sentence describes a past habit, repeated action, state, description, or background situation. Target: faisait.
Exercise 10
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Les enfants ________ tôt. (dormir)
Correct answer
Les enfants dormaient tôt.
Why?
Use the imparfait because the sentence describes a past habit, repeated action, state, description, or background situation. Target: dormaient.
Exercise 11
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Ma grand-mère ________ à la campagne. (vivre)
Correct answer
Ma grand-mère vivait à la campagne.
Why?
Use the imparfait because the sentence describes a past habit, repeated action, state, description, or background situation. Target: vivait.
Exercise 12
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J'________ apprendre le français. (vouloir)
Correct answer
Je voulais apprendre le français.
Why?
Use the imparfait because the sentence describes a past habit, repeated action, state, description, or background situation. Target: voulais.
Exercise 13
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Vous ________ beaucoup de musique. (écouter)
Correct answer
Vous écoutiez beaucoup de musique.
Why?
Use the imparfait because the sentence describes a past habit, repeated action, state, description, or background situation. Target: écoutiez.
Exercise 14
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On ________ souvent ici. (manger)
Correct answer
On mangeait souvent ici.
Why?
Use the imparfait because the sentence describes a past habit, repeated action, state, description, or background situation. Target: mangeait.
Exercise 15
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Mes amis ________ tous les week-ends. (venir)
Correct answer
Mes amis venaient tous les week-ends.
Why?
Use the imparfait because the sentence describes a past habit, repeated action, state, description, or background situation. Target: venaient.
CEFR A2
6. Passé composé ou imparfait ?
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English explanation
French often combines the imparfait and passé composé in the same story. The imparfait creates the background: what was happening, what things were like, or what someone regularly did. The passé composé moves the story forward with a completed event.
A very common A2 pattern is an ongoing action in the imparfait interrupted by a shorter event in the passé composé: Je dormais quand le téléphone a sonné. The sleeping was already in progress; the phone ringing happened as a completed event.
Do not choose the tense only from the English translation. Ask how the speaker views the event. Description, habit and background point toward imparfait; a bounded completed event or sequence point toward passé composé.
Core rule: Background / habit → imparfait. Completed event / interruption → passé composé.
Common mistake / exam tip: Do not choose a tense only from a time word. Ask what the verb is doing: background/habit → imparfait; completed event/change → passé composé.
15 worked examples
Tap ▶ to hear any French example.Example 1
Je dormais quand le téléphone a sonné.
I was sleeping when the telephone rang.
Example 2
Il pleuvait quand nous sommes sortis.
It was raining when we went out.
Example 3
Elle regardait la télévision quand Paul est arrivé.
She was watching television when Paul arrived.
Example 4
Nous marchions quand nous avons vu Marie.
We were walking when we saw Marie.
Example 5
Je travaillais quand tu as appelé.
I was working when you called.
Example 6
Le soleil brillait quand nous sommes partis.
The sun was shining when we left.
Example 7
Ils mangeaient quand la porte s'est ouverte.
They were eating when the door opened.
Example 8
Quand j'étais jeune, j'ai visité Rome une fois.
When I was young, I visited Rome once.
Example 9
Elle lisait tranquillement puis elle a entendu un bruit.
She was reading quietly, then she heard a noise.
Example 10
Nous habitions à Lille quand notre fils est né.
We were living in Lille when our son was born.
Example 11
Il faisait froid, alors j'ai fermé la fenêtre.
It was cold, so I closed the window.
Example 12
Je préparais le dîner quand mes amis sont arrivés.
I was preparing dinner when my friends arrived.
Example 13
Les enfants jouaient dehors quand il a commencé à pleuvoir.
The children were playing outside when it started to rain.
Example 14
Je conduisais lorsque j'ai vu l'accident.
I was driving when I saw the accident.
Example 15
Nous étions fatigués, donc nous sommes rentrés tôt.
We were tired, so we came home early.
15 exercises
Type the missing form, check it, or reveal the full answer and reason.
Exercise 1
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Je ________ quand Marie ________. (dormir / arriver)
Correct answer
Je dormais quand Marie est arrivée.
Why?
The ongoing/background action is in the imparfait, while the completed event is in the passé composé. Correct contrast: dormais / est arrivée.
Exercise 2
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Il ________ quand nous ________. (pleuvoir / sortir)
Correct answer
Il pleuvait quand nous sommes sortis.
Why?
The ongoing/background action is in the imparfait, while the completed event is in the passé composé. Correct contrast: pleuvait / sommes sortis.
Exercise 3
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Nous ________ quand le téléphone ________. (manger / sonner)
Correct answer
Nous mangions quand le téléphone a sonné.
Why?
The ongoing/background action is in the imparfait, while the completed event is in the passé composé. Correct contrast: mangions / a sonné.
Exercise 4
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Elle ________ quand elle ________ Paul. (marcher / voir)
Correct answer
Elle marchait quand elle a vu Paul.
Why?
The ongoing/background action is in the imparfait, while the completed event is in the passé composé. Correct contrast: marchait / a vu.
Exercise 5
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Ils ________ quand le professeur ________. (parler / entrer)
Correct answer
Ils parlaient quand le professeur est entré.
Why?
The ongoing/background action is in the imparfait, while the completed event is in the passé composé. Correct contrast: parlaient / est entré.
Exercise 6
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Le soleil ________ quand nous ________. (briller / partir)
Correct answer
Le soleil brillait quand nous sommes partis.
Why?
The ongoing/background action is in the imparfait, while the completed event is in the passé composé. Correct contrast: brillait / sommes partis.
Exercise 7
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Je ________ quand quelqu'un ________ à la porte. (lire / frapper)
Correct answer
Je lisais quand quelqu'un a frappé à la porte.
Why?
The ongoing/background action is in the imparfait, while the completed event is in the passé composé. Correct contrast: lisais / a frappé.
Exercise 8
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Nous ________ à Paris quand notre fille ________. (vivre / naître)
Correct answer
Nous vivions à Paris quand notre fille est née.
Why?
The ongoing/background action is in the imparfait, while the completed event is in the passé composé. Correct contrast: vivions / est née.
Exercise 9
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Il ________ froid, alors j'________ le chauffage. (faire / allumer)
Correct answer
Il faisait froid, alors j'ai allumé le chauffage.
Why?
The ongoing/background action is in the imparfait, while the completed event is in the passé composé. Correct contrast: faisait / ai allumé.
Exercise 10
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Tu ________ quand je t'________. (travailler / appeler)
Correct answer
Tu travaillais quand je t'ai appelé.
Why?
The ongoing/background action is in the imparfait, while the completed event is in the passé composé. Correct contrast: travaillais / ai appelé.
Exercise 11
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Les enfants ________ quand la pluie ________. (jouer / commencer)
Correct answer
Les enfants jouaient quand la pluie a commencé.
Why?
The ongoing/background action is in the imparfait, while the completed event is in the passé composé. Correct contrast: jouaient / a commencé.
Exercise 12
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Elle ________ souvent ici, mais hier elle ________ ailleurs. (manger / déjeuner)
Correct answer
Elle mangeait souvent ici, mais hier elle a déjeuné ailleurs.
Why?
The ongoing/background action is in the imparfait, while the completed event is in the passé composé. Correct contrast: mangeait / a déjeuné.
Exercise 13
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J'________ vingt ans quand j'________ mon premier travail. (avoir / trouver)
Correct answer
J'avais vingt ans quand j'ai trouvé mon premier travail.
Why?
The ongoing/background action is in the imparfait, while the completed event is in the passé composé. Correct contrast: avais / ai trouvé.
Exercise 14
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Nous ________ fatigués, donc nous ________ tôt. (être / rentrer)
Correct answer
Nous étions fatigués, donc nous sommes rentrés tôt.
Why?
The ongoing/background action is in the imparfait, while the completed event is in the passé composé. Correct contrast: étions / sommes rentrés.
Exercise 15
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Il ________ tranquillement quand son ami ________. (dormir / téléphoner)
Correct answer
Il dormait tranquillement quand son ami a téléphoné.
Why?
The ongoing/background action is in the imparfait, while the completed event is in the passé composé. Correct contrast: dormait / a téléphoné.
CEFR A2
7. Le futur proche
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English explanation
The futur proche is the everyday 'going to' future. Use it for plans, intentions, and events that are expected soon or are already connected to the present.
It is formed with the present tense of aller plus an infinitive. Only aller is conjugated: je vais, tu vas, il/elle va, nous allons, vous allez, ils/elles vont. The second verb stays in the infinitive.
With a negative sentence, ne...pas normally surrounds aller: Je ne vais pas sortir. Object pronouns usually come before the infinitive when they belong to that infinitive: Je vais le voir.
Core rule: aller in the present + infinitive → Je vais travailler.
Common mistake / exam tip: Only aller is conjugated in the futur proche. The second verb stays in the infinitive: Nous allons partir, not *nous allons partons*.
15 worked examples
Tap ▶ to hear any French example.Example 1
Je vais travailler demain.
I am going to work tomorrow.
Example 2
Nous allons visiter Paris.
We are going to visit Paris.
Example 3
Elle va acheter une voiture.
She is going to buy a car.
Example 4
Ils vont partir samedi.
They are going to leave on Saturday.
Example 5
Tu vas rencontrer mes parents.
You are going to meet my parents.
Example 6
Vous allez commencer à neuf heures.
You are going to start at nine.
Example 7
Je vais préparer le dîner.
I am going to prepare dinner.
Example 8
Paul va téléphoner ce soir.
Paul is going to call this evening.
Example 9
On va prendre le métro.
We are going to take the metro.
Example 10
Mes amis vont venir demain.
My friends are going to come tomorrow.
Example 11
Je ne vais pas sortir ce soir.
I am not going to go out tonight.
Example 12
Nous allons nous reposer.
We are going to rest.
Example 13
Elle va le voir demain.
She is going to see him tomorrow.
Example 14
Tu vas faire les courses.
You are going to do the shopping.
Example 15
Ils vont déménager en juin.
They are going to move in June.
15 exercises
Type the missing form, check it, or reveal the full answer and reason.
Exercise 1
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Je ________ ce soir. (étudier)
Correct answer
Je vais étudier ce soir.
Why?
Use the present tense of aller followed by an infinitive because the sentence expresses a plan or near-future intention. Target: vais étudier.
Exercise 2
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Nous ________ demain. (partir)
Correct answer
Nous allons partir demain.
Why?
Use the present tense of aller followed by an infinitive because the sentence expresses a plan or near-future intention. Target: allons partir.
Exercise 3
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Elle ________ un gâteau. (préparer)
Correct answer
Elle va préparer un gâteau.
Why?
Use the present tense of aller followed by an infinitive because the sentence expresses a plan or near-future intention. Target: va préparer.
Exercise 4
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Vous ________ Paris. (visiter)
Correct answer
Vous allez visiter Paris.
Why?
Use the present tense of aller followed by an infinitive because the sentence expresses a plan or near-future intention. Target: allez visiter.
Exercise 5
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Ils ________ au restaurant. (manger)
Correct answer
Ils vont manger au restaurant.
Why?
Use the present tense of aller followed by an infinitive because the sentence expresses a plan or near-future intention. Target: vont manger.
Exercise 6
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Tu ________ ta mère. (appeler)
Correct answer
Tu vas appeler ta mère.
Why?
Use the present tense of aller followed by an infinitive because the sentence expresses a plan or near-future intention. Target: vas appeler.
Exercise 7
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Paul ________ un nouvel ordinateur. (acheter)
Correct answer
Paul va acheter un nouvel ordinateur.
Why?
Use the present tense of aller followed by an infinitive because the sentence expresses a plan or near-future intention. Target: va acheter.
Exercise 8
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On ________ le bus. (prendre)
Correct answer
On va prendre le bus.
Why?
Use the present tense of aller followed by an infinitive because the sentence expresses a plan or near-future intention. Target: va prendre.
Exercise 9
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Mes parents ________ dimanche. (venir)
Correct answer
Mes parents vont venir dimanche.
Why?
Use the present tense of aller followed by an infinitive because the sentence expresses a plan or near-future intention. Target: vont venir.
Exercise 10
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Je ne ________ pas ce soir. (sortir)
Correct answer
Je ne vais pas sortir ce soir.
Why?
Use the present tense of aller followed by an infinitive because the sentence expresses a plan or near-future intention. Target: vais pas sortir.
Exercise 11
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Nous ________ après le travail. (se reposer)
Correct answer
Nous allons nous reposer après le travail.
Why?
Use the present tense of aller followed by an infinitive because the sentence expresses a plan or near-future intention. Target: allons nous reposer.
Exercise 12
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Elle ________ demain. (le voir)
Correct answer
Elle va le voir demain.
Why?
Use the present tense of aller followed by an infinitive because the sentence expresses a plan or near-future intention. Target: va le voir.
Exercise 13
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Vous ________ les courses. (faire)
Correct answer
Vous allez faire les courses.
Why?
Use the present tense of aller followed by an infinitive because the sentence expresses a plan or near-future intention. Target: allez faire.
Exercise 14
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Ils ________ en août. (déménager)
Correct answer
Ils vont déménager en août.
Why?
Use the present tense of aller followed by an infinitive because the sentence expresses a plan or near-future intention. Target: vont déménager.
Exercise 15
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Je ________ le français ce soir. (réviser)
Correct answer
Je vais réviser le français ce soir.
Why?
Use the present tense of aller followed by an infinitive because the sentence expresses a plan or near-future intention. Target: vais réviser.
CEFR A2
8. Le futur simple
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English explanation
The futur simple expresses what will happen. At A2, use it for predictions, promises, future facts, and plans that are viewed more neutrally or at a greater distance than the futur proche.
For regular -er and -ir verbs, add the future endings directly to the infinitive. For -re verbs, remove the final -e first. The endings are -ai, -as, -a, -ons, -ez, -ont.
Several essential verbs have irregular future stems: être → ser-, avoir → aur-, aller → ir-, faire → fer-, venir → viendr-, pouvoir → pourr-, vouloir → voudr-. The future endings themselves remain regular.
Core rule: Future stem + -ai, -as, -a, -ons, -ez, -ont.
Common mistake / exam tip: For regular -re verbs, remove the final -e before adding future endings: attendre → j’attendrai. Frequent irregular stems must be learned.
15 worked examples
Tap ▶ to hear any French example.Example 1
Je travaillerai demain.
I will work tomorrow.
Example 2
Nous visiterons Paris.
We will visit Paris.
Example 3
Elle finira à cinq heures.
She will finish at five o'clock.
Example 4
Tu auras plus de temps.
You will have more time.
Example 5
Ils iront en France.
They will go to France.
Example 6
Vous serez prêts demain.
You will be ready tomorrow.
Example 7
Je ferai les courses samedi.
I will do the shopping on Saturday.
Example 8
Paul viendra dimanche.
Paul will come on Sunday.
Example 9
Nous pourrons partir tôt.
We will be able to leave early.
Example 10
Elle voudra probablement rester.
She will probably want to stay.
Example 11
On prendra le train.
We will take the train.
Example 12
Tu verras la différence.
You will see the difference.
Example 13
Ils recevront une réponse bientôt.
They will receive an answer soon.
Example 14
J'enverrai le document demain.
I will send the document tomorrow.
Example 15
Nous attendrons devant la gare.
We will wait in front of the station.
15 exercises
Type the missing form, check it, or reveal the full answer and reason.
Exercise 1
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Je ________ demain. (travailler)
Correct answer
Je travaillerai demain.
Why?
Use the futur simple stem plus the future ending that matches the subject. Target form: travaillerai.
Exercise 2
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Nous ________ à Paris. (aller)
Correct answer
Nous irons à Paris.
Why?
Use the futur simple stem plus the future ending that matches the subject. Target form: irons.
Exercise 3
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Elle ________ son travail. (finir)
Correct answer
Elle finira son travail.
Why?
Use the futur simple stem plus the future ending that matches the subject. Target form: finira.
Exercise 4
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Vous ________ plus de temps. (avoir)
Correct answer
Vous aurez plus de temps.
Why?
Use the futur simple stem plus the future ending that matches the subject. Target form: aurez.
Exercise 5
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Ils ________ leurs amis. (voir)
Correct answer
Ils verront leurs amis.
Why?
Use the futur simple stem plus the future ending that matches the subject. Target form: verront.
Exercise 6
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Tu ________ prêt demain. (être)
Correct answer
Tu seras prêt demain.
Why?
Use the futur simple stem plus the future ending that matches the subject. Target form: seras.
Exercise 7
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Je ________ le dîner. (faire)
Correct answer
Je ferai le dîner.
Why?
Use the futur simple stem plus the future ending that matches the subject. Target form: ferai.
Exercise 8
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Paul ________ dimanche. (venir)
Correct answer
Paul viendra dimanche.
Why?
Use the futur simple stem plus the future ending that matches the subject. Target form: viendra.
Exercise 9
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Nous ________ vous aider. (pouvoir)
Correct answer
Nous pourrons vous aider.
Why?
Use the futur simple stem plus the future ending that matches the subject. Target form: pourrons.
Exercise 10
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Elle ________ partir tôt. (vouloir)
Correct answer
Elle voudra partir tôt.
Why?
Use the futur simple stem plus the future ending that matches the subject. Target form: voudra.
Exercise 11
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On ________ le métro. (prendre)
Correct answer
On prendra le métro.
Why?
Use the futur simple stem plus the future ending that matches the subject. Target form: prendra.
Exercise 12
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Tu ________ une réponse. (recevoir)
Correct answer
Tu recevras une réponse.
Why?
Use the futur simple stem plus the future ending that matches the subject. Target form: recevras.
Exercise 13
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J'________ un message. (envoyer)
Correct answer
J'enverrai un message.
Why?
Use the futur simple stem plus the future ending that matches the subject. Target form: enverrai.
Exercise 14
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Vous ________ devant l'hôtel. (attendre)
Correct answer
Vous attendrez devant l'hôtel.
Why?
Use the futur simple stem plus the future ending that matches the subject. Target form: attendrez.
Exercise 15
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Ils ________ à six heures. (arriver)
Correct answer
Ils arriveront à six heures.
Why?
Use the futur simple stem plus the future ending that matches the subject. Target form: arriveront.
CEFR A2
9. Le passé récent
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English explanation
The passé récent expresses an action that happened only a short time ago. In English it is usually translated with 'have/has just + past participle.'
French forms it with venir in the present tense, followed by de and an infinitive: je viens de manger, nous venons de partir. Before a vowel, de becomes d': elle vient d'arriver.
Unlike the passé composé, this structure does not require a past participle. The main action stays in the infinitive because tense is carried by venir.
Core rule: venir (present) + de/d' + infinitive → Je viens de finir.
Common mistake / exam tip: The recent past is venir de + infinitive. Do not use a past participle after de: Je viens de finir, not *je viens de fini*.
15 worked examples
Tap ▶ to hear any French example.Example 1
Je viens de manger.
I have just eaten.
Example 2
Elle vient d'arriver.
She has just arrived.
Example 3
Nous venons de terminer.
We have just finished.
Example 4
Ils viennent de partir.
They have just left.
Example 5
Tu viens de téléphoner.
You have just called.
Example 6
Vous venez de recevoir un message.
You have just received a message.
Example 7
Paul vient de rentrer.
Paul has just come home.
Example 8
Je viens d'ouvrir la fenêtre.
I have just opened the window.
Example 9
On vient de prendre le bus.
We have just taken the bus.
Example 10
Mes amis viennent de réserver un hôtel.
My friends have just booked a hotel.
Example 11
Elle vient de finir son café.
She has just finished her coffee.
Example 12
Nous venons d'apprendre la nouvelle.
We have just heard the news.
Example 13
Tu viens de voir Marie.
You have just seen Marie.
Example 14
Le train vient de partir.
The train has just left.
Example 15
Je viens de comprendre.
I have just understood.
15 exercises
Type the missing form, check it, or reveal the full answer and reason.
Exercise 1
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Je ________ mon travail. (finir)
Correct answer
Je viens de finir mon travail.
Why?
Use venir in the present plus de/d' plus the infinitive because the action has just happened. Target: viens de finir.
Exercise 2
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Paul ________. (arriver)
Correct answer
Paul vient d'arriver.
Why?
Use venir in the present plus de/d' plus the infinitive because the action has just happened. Target: vient d'arriver.
Exercise 3
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Nous ________. (manger)
Correct answer
Nous venons de manger.
Why?
Use venir in the present plus de/d' plus the infinitive because the action has just happened. Target: venons de manger.
Exercise 4
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Marie ________. (partir)
Correct answer
Marie vient de partir.
Why?
Use venir in the present plus de/d' plus the infinitive because the action has just happened. Target: vient de partir.
Exercise 5
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Ils ________. (téléphoner)
Correct answer
Ils viennent de téléphoner.
Why?
Use venir in the present plus de/d' plus the infinitive because the action has just happened. Target: viennent de téléphoner.
Exercise 6
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Vous ________ le message. (recevoir)
Correct answer
Vous venez de recevoir le message.
Why?
Use venir in the present plus de/d' plus the infinitive because the action has just happened. Target: venez de recevoir.
Exercise 7
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Tu ________ à la maison. (rentrer)
Correct answer
Tu viens de rentrer à la maison.
Why?
Use venir in the present plus de/d' plus the infinitive because the action has just happened. Target: viens de rentrer.
Exercise 8
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J'________ la porte. (ouvrir)
Correct answer
Je viens d'ouvrir la porte.
Why?
Use venir in the present plus de/d' plus the infinitive because the action has just happened. Target: viens d'ouvrir.
Exercise 9
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On ________ le train. (prendre)
Correct answer
On vient de prendre le train.
Why?
Use venir in the present plus de/d' plus the infinitive because the action has just happened. Target: vient de prendre.
Exercise 10
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Mes parents ________ un voyage. (réserver)
Correct answer
Mes parents viennent de réserver un voyage.
Why?
Use venir in the present plus de/d' plus the infinitive because the action has just happened. Target: viennent de réserver.
Exercise 11
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Elle ________ son déjeuner. (finir)
Correct answer
Elle vient de finir son déjeuner.
Why?
Use venir in the present plus de/d' plus the infinitive because the action has just happened. Target: vient de finir.
Exercise 12
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Nous ________ la nouvelle. (apprendre)
Correct answer
Nous venons d'apprendre la nouvelle.
Why?
Use venir in the present plus de/d' plus the infinitive because the action has just happened. Target: venons d'apprendre.
Exercise 13
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Tu ________ ce film. (voir)
Correct answer
Tu viens de voir ce film.
Why?
Use venir in the present plus de/d' plus the infinitive because the action has just happened. Target: viens de voir.
Exercise 14
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Le bus ________. (partir)
Correct answer
Le bus vient de partir.
Why?
Use venir in the present plus de/d' plus the infinitive because the action has just happened. Target: vient de partir.
Exercise 15
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Je ________ la règle. (comprendre)
Correct answer
Je viens de comprendre la règle.
Why?
Use venir in the present plus de/d' plus the infinitive because the action has just happened. Target: viens de comprendre.
CEFR A2
10. Les pronoms COD : le, la, les
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English explanation
A direct object pronoun replaces a noun that receives the action directly, without à. At A2, the key third-person forms are le for masculine singular, la for feminine singular, and les for plural.
The pronoun goes before the conjugated verb: Je regarde le film → Je le regarde. Before a vowel sound, le and la become l': Je l'achète.
In compound tenses such as the passé composé, the pronoun comes before the auxiliary: Je l'ai vu. Agreement with a preceding direct object is an important written feature, but detailed mastery can be developed gradually.
Core rule: le / la / l' / les + conjugated verb → Je le vois. / Je l'achète. / Je les connais.
Common mistake / exam tip: The direct-object pronoun normally goes before the conjugated verb: Je le vois. Before a vowel sound, le/la becomes l’: Je l’écoute.
15 worked examples
Tap ▶ to hear any French example.Example 1
Je regarde le film. → Je le regarde.
I watch the film. → I watch it.
Example 2
J'achète la robe. → Je l'achète.
I buy the dress. → I buy it.
Example 3
Je connais Marie. → Je la connais.
I know Marie. → I know her.
Example 4
Nous regardons les photos. → Nous les regardons.
We look at the photos. → We look at them.
Example 5
Il invite Paul et Marc. → Il les invite.
He invites Paul and Marc. → He invites them.
Example 6
Tu prends le bus. → Tu le prends.
You take the bus. → You take it.
Example 7
Elle ouvre la fenêtre. → Elle l'ouvre.
She opens the window. → She opens it.
Example 8
Vous aimez cette chanson. → Vous l'aimez.
You like this song. → You like it.
Example 9
On prépare les sandwichs. → On les prépare.
We prepare the sandwiches. → We prepare them.
Example 10
Je cherche mes clés. → Je les cherche.
I am looking for my keys. → I am looking for them.
Example 11
Il lit le journal. → Il le lit.
He reads the newspaper. → He reads it.
Example 12
Nous visitons la ville. → Nous la visitons.
We visit the city. → We visit it.
Example 13
Tu connais ces étudiants. → Tu les connais.
You know these students. → You know them.
Example 14
Elle écoute la radio. → Elle l'écoute.
She listens to the radio. → She listens to it.
Example 15
Je vois Paul. → Je le vois.
I see Paul. → I see him.
15 exercises
Type the missing form, check it, or reveal the full answer and reason.
Exercise 1
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Je regarde la télévision. → Je ___ regarde.
Correct answer
Je la regarde.
Why?
Replace the direct object with the matching COD pronoun and place it before the conjugated verb. Correct pronoun: la.
Exercise 2
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Il achète le livre. → Il ___ achète.
Correct answer
Il l'achète.
Why?
Replace the direct object with the matching COD pronoun and place it before the conjugated verb. Correct pronoun: l'.
Exercise 3
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Nous invitons Marie. → Nous ___ invitons.
Correct answer
Nous l'invitons.
Why?
Replace the direct object with the matching COD pronoun and place it before the conjugated verb. Correct pronoun: l'.
Exercise 4
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Elle prend les clés. → Elle ___ prend.
Correct answer
Elle les prend.
Why?
Replace the direct object with the matching COD pronoun and place it before the conjugated verb. Correct pronoun: les.
Exercise 5
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Tu connais Paul ? → Tu ___ connais ?
Correct answer
Tu le connais ?
Why?
Replace the direct object with the matching COD pronoun and place it before the conjugated verb. Correct pronoun: le.
Exercise 6
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Je cherche mon téléphone. → Je ___ cherche.
Correct answer
Je le cherche.
Why?
Replace the direct object with the matching COD pronoun and place it before the conjugated verb. Correct pronoun: le.
Exercise 7
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Vous ouvrez la porte. → Vous ___ ouvrez.
Correct answer
Vous l'ouvrez.
Why?
Replace the direct object with the matching COD pronoun and place it before the conjugated verb. Correct pronoun: l'.
Exercise 8
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On mange les pommes. → On ___ mange.
Correct answer
On les mange.
Why?
Replace the direct object with the matching COD pronoun and place it before the conjugated verb. Correct pronoun: les.
Exercise 9
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Il regarde cette série. → Il ___ regarde.
Correct answer
Il la regarde.
Why?
Replace the direct object with the matching COD pronoun and place it before the conjugated verb. Correct pronoun: la.
Exercise 10
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Nous achetons les billets. → Nous ___ achetons.
Correct answer
Nous les achetons.
Why?
Replace the direct object with the matching COD pronoun and place it before the conjugated verb. Correct pronoun: les.
Exercise 11
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Tu lis le message. → Tu ___ lis.
Correct answer
Tu le lis.
Why?
Replace the direct object with the matching COD pronoun and place it before the conjugated verb. Correct pronoun: le.
Exercise 12
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Elle visite le musée. → Elle ___ visite.
Correct answer
Elle le visite.
Why?
« Le musée » is a masculine singular direct object, so replace it with « le » before the conjugated verb.
Exercise 13
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Je connais Sophie. → Je ___ connais.
Correct answer
Je la connais.
Why?
Replace the direct object with the matching COD pronoun and place it before the conjugated verb. Correct pronoun: la.
Exercise 14
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Vous écoutez les chansons. → Vous ___ écoutez.
Correct answer
Vous les écoutez.
Why?
Replace the direct object with the matching COD pronoun and place it before the conjugated verb. Correct pronoun: les.
Exercise 15
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Ils attendent le bus. → Ils ___ attendent.
Correct answer
Ils l'attendent.
Why?
Replace the direct object with the matching COD pronoun and place it before the conjugated verb. Correct pronoun: l'.
CEFR A2
11. Les pronoms COI : lui, leur
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English explanation
An indirect object pronoun can replace a person introduced by à with verbs such as parler à, téléphoner à, écrire à, répondre à and donner quelque chose à quelqu'un.
Use lui for one person, whether masculine or feminine, and leur for more than one person. Unlike le/la, gender does not change the form: à Paul → lui; à Marie → lui; aux parents → leur.
The pronoun normally goes before the conjugated verb: Je téléphone à Marie → Je lui téléphone. With an infinitive construction, position depends on which verb controls the object.
Core rule: à + one person → lui; à + several people → leur.
Common mistake / exam tip: Use lui/leur mainly for à + person: Je parle à Marie → Je lui parle. Do not automatically use them for every phrase beginning with à.
15 worked examples
Tap ▶ to hear any French example.Example 1
Je téléphone à Marie. → Je lui téléphone.
I phone Marie. → I phone her.
Example 2
Il parle à Paul. → Il lui parle.
He speaks to Paul. → He speaks to him.
Example 3
Nous écrivons à nos parents. → Nous leur écrivons.
We write to our parents. → We write to them.
Example 4
Elle répond aux étudiants. → Elle leur répond.
She answers the students. → She answers them.
Example 5
Je donne le livre à Sophie. → Je lui donne le livre.
I give the book to Sophie. → I give her the book.
Example 6
Tu racontes l'histoire à Marc. → Tu lui racontes l'histoire.
You tell Marc the story. → You tell him the story.
Example 7
Vous montrez la photo aux enfants. → Vous leur montrez la photo.
You show the photo to the children. → You show them the photo.
Example 8
On demande l'adresse à Julie. → On lui demande l'adresse.
We ask Julie for the address. → We ask her for it.
Example 9
Il envoie un message à ses amis. → Il leur envoie un message.
He sends a message to his friends. → He sends them a message.
Example 10
Je prête ma voiture à Paul. → Je lui prête ma voiture.
I lend my car to Paul. → I lend him my car.
Example 11
Nous expliquons la règle aux élèves. → Nous leur expliquons la règle.
We explain the rule to the students. → We explain it to them.
Example 12
Elle souhaite bon voyage à sa sœur. → Elle lui souhaite bon voyage.
She wishes her sister a good trip. → She wishes her a good trip.
Example 13
Tu réponds à tes collègues. → Tu leur réponds.
You answer your colleagues. → You answer them.
Example 14
Je parle au médecin. → Je lui parle.
I speak to the doctor. → I speak to him/her.
Example 15
Ils écrivent à leur professeur. → Ils lui écrivent.
They write to their teacher. → They write to him/her.
15 exercises
Type the missing form, check it, or reveal the full answer and reason.
Exercise 1
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Je parle à Marie. → Je ___ parle.
Correct answer
Je lui parle.
Why?
Replace à + person with lui for one person or leur for several people. Correct form: lui.
Exercise 2
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Il téléphone à ses parents. → Il ___ téléphone.
Correct answer
Il leur téléphone.
Why?
Replace à + person with lui for one person or leur for several people. Correct form: leur.
Exercise 3
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Nous écrivons à Paul. → Nous ___ écrivons.
Correct answer
Nous lui écrivons.
Why?
Replace à + person with lui for one person or leur for several people. Correct form: lui.
Exercise 4
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Elle répond aux enfants. → Elle ___ répond.
Correct answer
Elle leur répond.
Why?
Replace à + person with lui for one person or leur for several people. Correct form: leur.
Exercise 5
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Tu donnes le cadeau à Sophie. → Tu ___ donnes le cadeau.
Correct answer
Tu lui donnes le cadeau.
Why?
Replace à + person with lui for one person or leur for several people. Correct form: lui.
Exercise 6
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Je raconte l'histoire à mes amis. → Je ___ raconte l'histoire.
Correct answer
Je leur raconte l'histoire.
Why?
Replace à + person with lui for one person or leur for several people. Correct form: leur.
Exercise 7
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Vous montrez le plan à Marc. → Vous ___ montrez le plan.
Correct answer
Vous lui montrez le plan.
Why?
Replace à + person with lui for one person or leur for several people. Correct form: lui.
Exercise 8
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On demande l'heure à la dame. → On ___ demande l'heure.
Correct answer
On lui demande l'heure.
Why?
Replace à + person with lui for one person or leur for several people. Correct form: lui.
Exercise 9
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Il envoie des photos à ses cousins. → Il ___ envoie des photos.
Correct answer
Il leur envoie des photos.
Why?
Replace à + person with lui for one person or leur for several people. Correct form: leur.
Exercise 10
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Nous prêtons le vélo à Julie. → Nous ___ prêtons le vélo.
Correct answer
Nous lui prêtons le vélo.
Why?
Replace à + person with lui for one person or leur for several people. Correct form: lui.
Exercise 11
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Elle explique le problème aux policiers. → Elle ___ explique le problème.
Correct answer
Elle leur explique le problème.
Why?
Replace à + person with lui for one person or leur for several people. Correct form: leur.
Exercise 12
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Tu souhaites bon anniversaire à ta mère. → Tu ___ souhaites bon anniversaire.
Correct answer
Tu lui souhaites bon anniversaire.
Why?
Replace à + person with lui for one person or leur for several people. Correct form: lui.
Exercise 13
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Je réponds à mes collègues. → Je ___ réponds.
Correct answer
Je leur réponds.
Why?
Replace à + person with lui for one person or leur for several people. Correct form: leur.
Exercise 14
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Vous parlez au directeur. → Vous ___ parlez.
Correct answer
Vous lui parlez.
Why?
Replace à + person with lui for one person or leur for several people. Correct form: lui.
Exercise 15
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Ils écrivent à leurs professeurs. → Ils ___ écrivent.
Correct answer
Ils leur écrivent.
Why?
Replace à + person with lui for one person or leur for several people. Correct form: leur.
CEFR A2
12. Le pronom Y
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English explanation
The pronoun y most often replaces a place already mentioned. It can replace phrases beginning with à, au, à la, aux, en, dans, chez and other location expressions, depending on the sentence.
In English, y is often translated as 'there', but sometimes English does not need a separate word. In French, it prevents repetition: Tu vas au marché ? Oui, j'y vais.
Y normally goes before the conjugated verb. With a futur proche, it goes before the infinitive when it belongs to that infinitive: Je vais y aller. At A2, focus first on places.
Core rule: Place phrase → y, placed before the verb: J'y vais. / Nous y habitons.
Common mistake / exam tip: Y normally replaces a place or à + thing, not a person. For a person, keep a stressed pronoun: Je pense à Marie → Je pense à elle.
15 worked examples
Tap ▶ to hear any French example.Example 1
Je vais à Paris. → J'y vais.
I am going to Paris. → I am going there.
Example 2
Elle habite en France. → Elle y habite.
She lives in France. → She lives there.
Example 3
Nous allons au marché. → Nous y allons.
We are going to the market. → We are going there.
Example 4
Il reste à la maison. → Il y reste.
He stays at home. → He stays there.
Example 5
Vous allez au bureau ? → Vous y allez ?
Are you going to the office? → Are you going there?
Example 6
Je travaille dans cette entreprise. → J'y travaille.
I work in this company. → I work there.
Example 7
Tu vas chez Paul. → Tu y vas.
You are going to Paul's place. → You are going there.
Example 8
Nous mangeons dans ce restaurant. → Nous y mangeons.
We eat in this restaurant. → We eat there.
Example 9
Elle étudie à l'université. → Elle y étudie.
She studies at the university. → She studies there.
Example 10
Je pense à mon examen. → J’y pense.
I am thinking about my exam. → I am thinking about it.
Example 11
Je retourne au magasin. → J'y retourne.
I am returning to the shop. → I am going back there.
Example 12
On entre dans la salle. → On y entre.
We enter the room. → We go in there.
Example 13
Vous restez chez vous. → Vous y restez.
You stay at home. → You stay there.
Example 14
Elle va à la bibliothèque. → Elle y va.
She is going to the library. → She is going there.
Example 15
Nous sommes allés à Nice. → Nous y sommes allés.
We went to Nice. → We went there.
15 exercises
Type the missing form, check it, or reveal the full answer and reason.
Exercise 1
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Je vais à la banque. → J'___ vais.
Correct answer
J'y vais.
Why?
Replace the repeated place expression with y and put it in the correct position before the verb. Target: y.
Exercise 2
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Nous habitons à Lyon. → Nous ___ habitons.
Correct answer
Nous y habitons.
Why?
Replace the repeated place expression with y and put it in the correct position before the verb. Target: y.
Exercise 3
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Elle va au travail. → Elle ___ va.
Correct answer
Elle y va.
Why?
Replace the repeated place expression with y and put it in the correct position before the verb. Target: y.
Exercise 4
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Ils restent à la maison. → Ils ___ restent.
Correct answer
Ils y restent.
Why?
Replace the repeated place expression with y and put it in the correct position before the verb. Target: y.
Exercise 5
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Tu vas au supermarché. → Tu ___ vas.
Correct answer
Tu y vas.
Why?
Replace the repeated place expression with y and put it in the correct position before the verb. Target: y.
Exercise 6
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Je travaille dans ce bureau. → J'___ travaille.
Correct answer
J'y travaille.
Why?
Replace the repeated place expression with y and put it in the correct position before the verb. Target: y.
Exercise 7
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Vous mangez chez Paul. → Vous ___ mangez.
Correct answer
Vous y mangez.
Why?
Replace the repeated place expression with y and put it in the correct position before the verb. Target: y.
Exercise 8
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On étudie à l'université. → On ___ étudie.
Correct answer
On y étudie.
Why?
Replace the repeated place expression with y and put it in the correct position before the verb. Target: y.
Exercise 9
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Elle retourne au café. → Elle ___ retourne.
Correct answer
Elle y retourne.
Why?
Replace the repeated place expression with y and put it in the correct position before the verb. Target: y.
Exercise 10
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Je pense à mon travail. → J'___ pense.
Correct answer
J’y pense.
Why?
« À mon travail » refers to a thing introduced by à, so it can be replaced by « y » before the verb.
Exercise 11
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Ils passent l'été en Provence. → Ils ___ passent l'été.
Correct answer
Ils y passent l'été.
Why?
Replace the repeated place expression with y and put it in the correct position before the verb. Target: y.
Exercise 12
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Je reste chez moi. → J'___ reste.
Correct answer
J'y reste.
Why?
Replace the repeated place expression with y and put it in the correct position before the verb. Target: y.
Exercise 13
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Tu es allé à Bordeaux. → Tu ___ es allé.
Correct answer
Tu y es allé.
Why?
Replace the repeated place expression with y and put it in the correct position before the verb. Target: y.
Exercise 14
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Nous allons aller au parc. → Nous allons ___ aller.
Correct answer
Nous allons y aller.
Why?
Replace the repeated place expression with y and put it in the correct position before the verb. Target: y.
Exercise 15
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Vous êtes au restaurant ? → Vous ___ êtes ?
Correct answer
Vous y êtes ?
Why?
Replace the repeated place expression with y and put it in the correct position before the verb. Target: y.
CEFR A2
13. Le pronom EN
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English explanation
The pronoun en commonly replaces a noun phrase introduced by de, du, de la, de l' or des. It is also used with quantities so the quantity can remain while the noun disappears.
English translations vary: en can mean some, any, of it, of them, about it, or may have no direct translation. French uses it to avoid repeating the same de-phrase.
En can also replace a place introduced by de (Elle revient de Paris → Elle en revient). For people, however, standard learner French normally keeps a stressed pronoun: Je parle de Paul → Je parle de lui, not *j’en parle* when you specifically mean the person.
Core rule: de + noun / quantity + noun → en: J'en veux. / J'en ai deux.
Common mistake / exam tip: En replaces de + thing/place or a quantity. For a person, French normally keeps a stressed pronoun: Je parle de Paul → Je parle de lui.
15 worked examples
Tap ▶ to hear any French example.Example 1
Je veux du café. → J'en veux.
I want some coffee. → I want some.
Example 2
Elle achète des pommes. → Elle en achète.
She buys apples. → She buys some.
Example 3
Nous avons trois enfants. → Nous en avons trois.
We have three children. → We have three of them.
Example 4
Il parle de son voyage. → Il en parle.
He talks about his trip. → He talks about it.
Example 5
Tu veux du pain ? → Oui, j'en veux.
Do you want some bread? → Yes, I want some.
Example 6
Je bois beaucoup d'eau. → J'en bois beaucoup.
I drink a lot of water. → I drink a lot of it.
Example 7
Elle revient de Paris. → Elle en revient.
She is coming back from Paris. → She is coming back from there.
Example 8
Nous avons besoin de temps. → Nous en avons besoin.
We need time. → We need it.
Example 9
Il achète deux billets. → Il en achète deux.
He buys two tickets. → He buys two.
Example 10
Vous prenez du sucre ? → Vous en prenez ?
Do you take sugar? → Do you take any?
Example 11
On parle de ce problème. → On en parle.
We talk about this problem. → We talk about it.
Example 12
J'ai acheté des fleurs. → J'en ai acheté.
I bought flowers. → I bought some.
Example 13
Tu as assez d’argent. → Tu en as assez.
You have enough money. → You have enough of it.
Example 14
Elle veut une tasse de thé. → Elle en veut une.
She wants a cup of tea. → She wants one.
Example 15
Ils viennent de l’école. → Ils en viennent.
They come from the school. → They come from there.
15 exercises
Type the missing form, check it, or reveal the full answer and reason.
Exercise 1
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Je bois du thé. → J'___ bois.
Correct answer
J'en bois.
Why?
Use en to replace a de-phrase or a noun after a quantity. Keep any number or quantity expression that is still needed. Target: en.
Exercise 2
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Elle achète des oranges. → Elle ___ achète.
Correct answer
Elle en achète.
Why?
Use en to replace a de-phrase or a noun after a quantity. Keep any number or quantity expression that is still needed. Target: en.
Exercise 3
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Nous parlons de ce problème. → Nous ___ parlons.
Correct answer
Nous en parlons.
Why?
Use en to replace a de-phrase or a noun after a quantity. Keep any number or quantity expression that is still needed. Target: en.
Exercise 4
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Il veut deux cafés. → Il ___ veut deux.
Correct answer
Il en veut deux.
Why?
Use en to replace a de-phrase or a noun after a quantity. Keep any number or quantity expression that is still needed. Target: en.
Exercise 5
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Tu as du sucre ? → Oui, j'___ ai.
Correct answer
Oui, j'en ai.
Why?
Use en to replace a de-phrase or a noun after a quantity. Keep any number or quantity expression that is still needed. Target: en.
Exercise 6
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Je mange beaucoup de légumes. → J'___ mange beaucoup.
Correct answer
J'en mange beaucoup.
Why?
Use en to replace a de-phrase or a noun after a quantity. Keep any number or quantity expression that is still needed. Target: en.
Exercise 7
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Elle revient de Lyon. → Elle ___ revient.
Correct answer
Elle en revient.
Why?
Use en to replace a de-phrase or a noun after a quantity. Keep any number or quantity expression that is still needed. Target: en.
Exercise 8
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Nous avons besoin de vacances. → Nous ___ avons besoin.
Correct answer
Nous en avons besoin.
Why?
Use en to replace a de-phrase or a noun after a quantity. Keep any number or quantity expression that is still needed. Target: en.
Exercise 9
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Vous achetez trois billets. → Vous ___ achetez trois.
Correct answer
Vous en achetez trois.
Why?
Use en to replace a de-phrase or a noun after a quantity. Keep any number or quantity expression that is still needed. Target: en.
Exercise 10
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On prend du lait. → On ___ prend.
Correct answer
On en prend.
Why?
Use en to replace a de-phrase or a noun after a quantity. Keep any number or quantity expression that is still needed. Target: en.
Exercise 11
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Ils parlent de leur projet. → Ils ___ parlent.
Correct answer
Ils en parlent.
Why?
Use en to replace a de-phrase or a noun after a quantity. Keep any number or quantity expression that is still needed. Target: en.
Exercise 12
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J'ai acheté des pommes. → J'___ ai acheté.
Correct answer
J'en ai acheté.
Why?
Use en to replace a de-phrase or a noun after a quantity. Keep any number or quantity expression that is still needed. Target: en.
Exercise 13
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Tu as assez de temps. → Tu ___ as assez.
Correct answer
Tu en as assez.
Why?
Use en to replace a de-phrase or a noun after a quantity. Keep any number or quantity expression that is still needed. Target: en.
Exercise 14
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Elle veut deux bouteilles d'eau. → Elle ___ veut deux.
Correct answer
Elle en veut deux.
Why?
Use en to replace a de-phrase or a noun after a quantity. Keep any number or quantity expression that is still needed. Target: en.
Exercise 15
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Nous venons du marché. → Nous ___ venons.
Correct answer
Nous en venons.
Why?
Use en to replace a de-phrase or a noun after a quantity. Keep any number or quantity expression that is still needed. Target: en.
CEFR A2
14. Le comparatif
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English explanation
Use the comparative when comparing two people, objects, places or situations. With adjectives and adverbs, French uses plus ... que for more, moins ... que for less, and aussi ... que for equal comparison.
The adjective still agrees with the noun it describes: Marie est plus sportive que Paul. With nouns, the patterns change to plus de...que, moins de...que and autant de...que. At A2, recognize both structures.
Some common comparisons are irregular: bon → meilleur and bien → mieux. Do not say plus bon in standard French when you mean better.
Core rule: plus / moins / aussi + adjective + que; plus de / moins de / autant de + noun + que.
Common mistake / exam tip: Remember the irregular comparisons bon → meilleur and bien → mieux. With nouns, use plus de / moins de / autant de.
15 worked examples
Tap ▶ to hear any French example.Example 1
Paris est plus grand que Lille.
Paris is bigger than Lille.
Example 2
Paul est moins âgé que Marc.
Paul is younger than Marc.
Example 3
Marie est aussi grande que Sophie.
Marie is as tall as Sophie.
Example 4
Ce restaurant est plus cher que l'autre.
This restaurant is more expensive than the other one.
Example 5
Le train est plus rapide que le bus.
The train is faster than the bus.
Example 6
Julie est moins timide que sa sœur.
Julie is less shy than her sister.
Example 7
Cette chambre est aussi confortable que l'autre.
This room is as comfortable as the other one.
Example 8
J'ai plus de travail que toi.
I have more work than you.
Example 9
Elle a moins de temps que moi.
She has less time than I do.
Example 10
Nous avons autant de livres qu'eux.
We have as many books as they do.
Example 11
Ce film est meilleur que le premier.
This film is better than the first one.
Example 12
Elle chante mieux que moi.
She sings better than I do.
Example 13
Aujourd'hui, il fait plus chaud qu'hier.
Today it is warmer than yesterday.
Example 14
Mon sac est moins lourd que le tien.
My bag is less heavy than yours.
Example 15
Ils travaillent aussi vite que nous.
They work as quickly as we do.
15 exercises
Type the missing form, check it, or reveal the full answer and reason.
Exercise 1
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Paris est ___ grand ___ Lille. (more)
Correct answer
Paris est plus grand que Lille.
Why?
Choose the comparative structure that matches the meaning: more, less or equal. Use que to introduce the second term of comparison. Target: plus grand que.
Exercise 2
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Paul est ___ jeune ___ Marc. (less)
Correct answer
Paul est moins jeune que Marc.
Why?
Choose the comparative structure that matches the meaning: more, less or equal. Use que to introduce the second term of comparison. Target: moins jeune que.
Exercise 3
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Marie est ___ sportive ___ Julie. (as)
Correct answer
Marie est aussi sportive que Julie.
Why?
Choose the comparative structure that matches the meaning: more, less or equal. Use que to introduce the second term of comparison. Target: aussi sportive que.
Exercise 4
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Cette voiture est ___ chère ___ celle-là. (more)
Correct answer
Cette voiture est plus chère que celle-là.
Why?
Choose the comparative structure that matches the meaning: more, less or equal. Use que to introduce the second term of comparison. Target: plus chère que.
Exercise 5
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Le train est ___ rapide ___ le bus. (more)
Correct answer
Le train est plus rapide que le bus.
Why?
Choose the comparative structure that matches the meaning: more, less or equal. Use que to introduce the second term of comparison. Target: plus rapide que.
Exercise 6
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Julie est ___ timide ___ sa sœur. (less)
Correct answer
Julie est moins timide que sa sœur.
Why?
Choose the comparative structure that matches the meaning: more, less or equal. Use que to introduce the second term of comparison. Target: moins timide que.
Exercise 7
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Cette chambre est ___ calme ___ l'autre. (as)
Correct answer
Cette chambre est aussi calme que l'autre.
Why?
Choose the comparative structure that matches the meaning: more, less or equal. Use que to introduce the second term of comparison. Target: aussi calme que.
Exercise 8
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J'ai ___ travail ___ toi. (more)
Correct answer
J'ai plus de travail que toi.
Why?
Choose the comparative structure that matches the meaning: more, less or equal. Use que to introduce the second term of comparison. Target: plus de travail que.
Exercise 9
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Elle a ___ temps ___ moi. (less)
Correct answer
Elle a moins de temps que moi.
Why?
Choose the comparative structure that matches the meaning: more, less or equal. Use que to introduce the second term of comparison. Target: moins de temps que.
Exercise 10
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Nous avons ___ livres ___ eux. (as many)
Correct answer
Nous avons autant de livres qu'eux.
Why?
Choose the comparative structure that matches the meaning: more, less or equal. Use que to introduce the second term of comparison. Target: autant de livres que.
Exercise 11
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Ce restaurant est ___ que l'autre. (good → better)
Correct answer
Ce restaurant est meilleur que l'autre.
Why?
Choose the comparative structure that matches the meaning: more, less or equal. Use que to introduce the second term of comparison. Target: meilleur que.
Exercise 12
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Elle parle français ___ que moi. (well → better)
Correct answer
Elle parle français mieux que moi.
Why?
Choose the comparative structure that matches the meaning: more, less or equal. Use que to introduce the second term of comparison. Target: mieux que.
Exercise 13
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Aujourd'hui, il fait ___ froid ___ hier. (less)
Correct answer
Aujourd'hui, il fait moins froid qu'hier.
Why?
Choose the comparative structure that matches the meaning: more, less or equal. Use que to introduce the second term of comparison. Target: moins froid que.
Exercise 14
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Mon appartement est ___ grand ___ le tien. (as)
Correct answer
Mon appartement est aussi grand que le tien.
Why?
Choose the comparative structure that matches the meaning: more, less or equal. Use que to introduce the second term of comparison. Target: aussi grand que.
Exercise 15
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Ils courent ___ vite ___ nous. (more)
Correct answer
Ils courent plus vite que nous.
Why?
Choose the comparative structure that matches the meaning: more, less or equal. Use que to introduce the second term of comparison. Target: plus vite que.
CEFR A2
15. Le superlatif
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English explanation
The superlative identifies the highest or lowest degree within a group: the biggest, the most interesting, the least expensive, and so on.
With adjectives, use le/la/les plus or le/la/les moins. The article and adjective agree with the noun: la plus grande ville, les moins chers. When the adjective normally comes after the noun, both patterns can occur according to the adjective.
Bon has the irregular superlative le meilleur / la meilleure / les meilleurs / les meilleures. Bien becomes le mieux when it is an adverb.
Core rule: le/la/les + plus/moins + adjective; bon → meilleur.
Common mistake / exam tip: The article in a superlative agrees with the noun: le plus grand, la plus grande, les plus grandes. For an adverb, use le plus / le moins: elle court le plus vite.
15 worked examples
Tap ▶ to hear any French example.Example 1
C'est le plus grand bâtiment.
It is the biggest building.
Example 2
Marie est la plus jeune de la famille.
Marie is the youngest in the family.
Example 3
C'est le meilleur restaurant du quartier.
It is the best restaurant in the neighbourhood.
Example 4
Paul est le moins bavard de la classe.
Paul is the least talkative in the class.
Example 5
Ce sont les plus belles photos.
These are the most beautiful photos.
Example 6
Paris est l'une des villes les plus visitées du monde.
Paris is one of the most visited cities in the world.
Example 7
C'est la chambre la moins chère de l'hôtel.
It is the least expensive room in the hotel.
Example 8
Julie est la meilleure étudiante du groupe.
Julie is the best student in the group.
Example 9
C'est le trajet le plus rapide.
It is the fastest route.
Example 10
Voici les exercices les plus faciles.
Here are the easiest exercises.
Example 11
C'est le jour le plus chaud de la semaine.
It is the hottest day of the week.
Example 12
Elle court le plus vite.
She runs the fastest.
Example 13
Cette solution est la moins compliquée.
This solution is the least complicated.
Example 14
Ce sont les meilleurs croissants de la ville.
These are the best croissants in town.
Example 15
C'est l'option la plus pratique.
It is the most practical option.
15 exercises
Type the missing form, check it, or reveal the full answer and reason.
Exercise 1
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C'est ___ grand hôtel de la ville.
Correct answer
C'est le plus grand hôtel de la ville.
Why?
Use the definite article plus plus/moins to show the highest or lowest degree in a group. Remember the irregular form meilleur for bon. Target: le plus grand.
Exercise 2
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Marie est ___ jeune de la famille.
Correct answer
Marie est la plus jeune de la famille.
Why?
Use the definite article plus plus/moins to show the highest or lowest degree in a group. Remember the irregular form meilleur for bon. Target: la plus jeune.
Exercise 3
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C'est ___ bon restaurant du quartier.
Correct answer
C'est le meilleur restaurant du quartier.
Why?
Use the definite article plus plus/moins to show the highest or lowest degree in a group. Remember the irregular form meilleur for bon. Target: le meilleur.
Exercise 4
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Paul est ___ rapide de l'équipe.
Correct answer
Paul est le plus rapide de l'équipe.
Why?
Use the definite article plus plus/moins to show the highest or lowest degree in a group. Remember the irregular form meilleur for bon. Target: le plus rapide.
Exercise 5
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Ce sont ___ belles plages de la région.
Correct answer
Ce sont les plus belles plages de la région.
Why?
Use the definite article plus plus/moins to show the highest or lowest degree in a group. Remember the irregular form meilleur for bon. Target: les plus belles.
Exercise 6
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Cette chambre est ___ chère de l'hôtel. (least)
Correct answer
Cette chambre est la moins chère de l'hôtel.
Why?
Use the definite article plus plus/moins to show the highest or lowest degree in a group. Remember the irregular form meilleur for bon. Target: la moins chère.
Exercise 7
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Julie est ___ bonne étudiante du groupe.
Correct answer
Julie est la meilleure étudiante du groupe.
Why?
Use the definite article plus plus/moins to show the highest or lowest degree in a group. Remember the irregular form meilleur for bon. Target: la meilleure.
Exercise 8
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C'est ___ trajet. (fastest)
Correct answer
C'est le trajet le plus rapide.
Why?
Use the definite article plus plus/moins to show the highest or lowest degree in a group. Remember the irregular form meilleur for bon. Target: le plus rapide.
Exercise 9
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Voici ___ exercices. (easiest)
Correct answer
Voici les exercices les plus faciles.
Why?
Use the definite article plus plus/moins to show the highest or lowest degree in a group. Remember the irregular form meilleur for bon. Target: les plus faciles.
Exercise 10
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Aujourd'hui est ___ jour de la semaine. (hottest)
Correct answer
Aujourd'hui est le jour le plus chaud de la semaine.
Why?
Use the definite article plus plus/moins to show the highest or lowest degree in a group. Remember the irregular form meilleur for bon. Target: le plus chaud.
Exercise 11
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Elle travaille ___ de tous. (best/most well)
Correct answer
Elle travaille le mieux de tous.
Why?
Use the definite article plus plus/moins to show the highest or lowest degree in a group. Remember the irregular form meilleur for bon. Target: le mieux.
Exercise 12
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Cette solution est ___ compliquée. (least)
Correct answer
Cette solution est la moins compliquée.
Why?
Use the definite article plus plus/moins to show the highest or lowest degree in a group. Remember the irregular form meilleur for bon. Target: la moins compliquée.
Exercise 13
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Ce sont ___ croissants de Paris. (best)
Correct answer
Ce sont les meilleurs croissants de Paris.
Why?
Use the definite article plus plus/moins to show the highest or lowest degree in a group. Remember the irregular form meilleur for bon. Target: les meilleurs.
Exercise 14
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C'est ___ option. (most practical)
Correct answer
C'est l'option la plus pratique.
Why?
Use the definite article plus plus/moins to show the highest or lowest degree in a group. Remember the irregular form meilleur for bon. Target: la plus pratique.
Exercise 15
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Paul est ___ bavard du groupe. (least)
Correct answer
Paul est le moins bavard du groupe.
Why?
Use the definite article plus plus/moins to show the highest or lowest degree in a group. Remember the irregular form meilleur for bon. Target: le moins bavard.
CEFR A2
16. Les pronoms relatifs QUI, QUE et OÙ
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English explanation
Relative pronouns connect two pieces of information about the same noun so that you do not repeat it. At A2, the three most useful forms are qui, que/qu’ and où.
Use qui when the missing word is the subject of the next verb: J’ai un ami qui habite à Paris. Use que/qu’ when the noun is the direct object: Voici le livre que j’aime.
Use où for a place or a time: C’est le café où nous nous retrouvons. / Le jour où je suis arrivé… A quick test is to look immediately after the gap: if a new subject is already present, que is often needed; if the gap itself performs the verb, use qui.
Core rule: qui = subject • que/qu’ = direct object • où = place/time.
Common mistake / exam tip: Qui is the subject of the following verb; que/qu’ is its direct object; où links a place or time. Check the role inside the relative clause.
15 worked examples
Tap ▶ to hear any French example.Example 1
J'ai un ami qui habite à Paris.
I have a friend who lives in Paris.
Example 2
Voici le livre que j'aime.
Here is the book that I like.
Example 3
C'est une femme qui travaille ici.
She is a woman who works here.
Example 4
Voilà le film que nous avons regardé.
That's the film that we watched.
Example 5
Je cherche un restaurant qui est ouvert.
I am looking for a restaurant that is open.
Example 6
La voiture que Paul conduit est neuve.
The car that Paul drives is new.
Example 7
Le professeur qui parle est français.
The teacher who is speaking is French.
Example 8
J'aime la chanson que tu écoutes.
I like the song that you are listening to.
Example 9
Voici l'étudiant qui a gagné.
Here is the student who won.
Example 10
C’est le café où nous nous retrouvons.
This is the café where we meet.
Example 11
Nous avons un voisin qui joue du piano.
We have a neighbour who plays the piano.
Example 12
La robe que Marie porte est bleue.
The dress that Marie is wearing is blue.
Example 13
Je connais une personne qui peut vous aider.
I know someone who can help you.
Example 14
C'est une histoire que les enfants adorent.
It is a story that the children love.
Example 15
Voici la ville où je suis né.
Here is the city where I was born.
15 exercises
Type the missing form, check it, or reveal the full answer and reason.
Exercise 1
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C'est un homme ___ travaille ici.
Correct answer
C'est un homme qui travaille ici.
Why?
Use qui when the missing relative pronoun is the subject of the next verb; use que/qu' when it is the direct object. Target: qui.
Exercise 2
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Voici le livre ___ j'ai acheté.
Correct answer
Voici le livre que j'ai acheté.
Why?
Use qui when the missing relative pronoun is the subject of the next verb; use que/qu' when it is the direct object. Target: que.
Exercise 3
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J'aime la chanson ___ tu écoutes.
Correct answer
J'aime la chanson que tu écoutes.
Why?
Use qui when the missing relative pronoun is the subject of the next verb; use que/qu' when it is the direct object. Target: que.
Exercise 4
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Nous avons un voisin ___ parle français.
Correct answer
Nous avons un voisin qui parle français.
Why?
Use qui when the missing relative pronoun is the subject of the next verb; use que/qu' when it is the direct object. Target: qui.
Exercise 5
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C'est le restaurant ___ Marie préfère.
Correct answer
C'est le restaurant que Marie préfère.
Why?
Use qui when the missing relative pronoun is the subject of the next verb; use que/qu' when it is the direct object. Target: que.
Exercise 6
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La voiture ___ arrive est à Paul.
Correct answer
La voiture qui arrive est à Paul.
Why?
Use qui when the missing relative pronoun is the subject of the next verb; use que/qu' when it is the direct object. Target: qui.
Exercise 7
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Voici le film ___ il regarde.
Correct answer
Voici le film qu'il regarde.
Why?
Use qui when the missing relative pronoun is the subject of the next verb; use que/qu' when it is the direct object. Target: qu'.
Exercise 8
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Le garçon ___ court est mon frère.
Correct answer
Le garçon qui court est mon frère.
Why?
Use qui when the missing relative pronoun is the subject of the next verb; use que/qu' when it is the direct object. Target: qui.
Exercise 9
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La ville ___ nous visitons est magnifique.
Correct answer
La ville que nous visitons est magnifique.
Why?
Use qui when the missing relative pronoun is the subject of the next verb; use que/qu' when it is the direct object. Target: que.
Exercise 10
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C'est une collègue ___ peut m'aider.
Correct answer
C'est une collègue qui peut m'aider.
Why?
Use qui when the missing relative pronoun is the subject of the next verb; use que/qu' when it is the direct object. Target: qui.
Exercise 11
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Le gâteau ___ tu prépares sent bon.
Correct answer
Le gâteau que tu prépares sent bon.
Why?
Use qui when the missing relative pronoun is the subject of the next verb; use que/qu' when it is the direct object. Target: que.
Exercise 12
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La femme ___ téléphone est ma mère.
Correct answer
La femme qui téléphone est ma mère.
Why?
Use qui when the missing relative pronoun is the subject of the next verb; use que/qu' when it is the direct object. Target: qui.
Exercise 13
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Voici la photo ___ j'aime le plus.
Correct answer
Voici la photo que j'aime le plus.
Why?
Use qui when the missing relative pronoun is the subject of the next verb; use que/qu' when it is the direct object. Target: que.
Exercise 14
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Voici la ville ___ je travaille.
Correct answer
Voici la ville où je travaille.
Why?
Use « où » because the relative clause gives the place where I work.
Exercise 15
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C'est le café ___ nous nous retrouvons.
Correct answer
C’est le café où nous nous retrouvons.
Why?
Use « où » because the café is the place where the meeting happens.
CEFR A2
17. La négation : jamais, plus, rien, personne
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English explanation
At A2, French negation expands beyond ne...pas. Use ne...jamais for never, ne...plus for no longer/not anymore, ne...rien for nothing/not anything, and ne...personne for nobody/not anyone.
In a simple tense, these negative words usually surround the conjugated verb: Je ne vois rien. With personne, the usual pattern is Je ne vois personne. In everyday spoken French, ne is often dropped, but learners should recognize and produce the standard written form.
Meaning matters: toujours often contrasts with jamais; encore can contrast with plus; quelque chose can become rien; quelqu'un can become personne. In the passé composé, jamais, plus and rien usually come around the auxiliary, while personne normally follows the participle.
Core rule: ne + verb + jamais/plus/rien/personne; meaning determines the negative word.
Common mistake / exam tip: In everyday speech, French speakers often drop ne, but in careful written French and DELF-style tasks keep the full negative structure: Je ne vois rien.
15 worked examples
Tap ▶ to hear any French example.Example 1
Je ne travaille jamais le dimanche.
I never work on Sunday.
Example 2
Il ne fume plus.
He doesn't smoke anymore.
Example 3
Je ne vois rien.
I don't see anything.
Example 4
Elle ne connaît personne ici.
She doesn't know anyone here.
Example 5
Nous ne voyageons jamais en hiver.
We never travel in winter.
Example 6
Tu ne regardes plus cette série.
You don't watch this series anymore.
Example 7
On n'entend rien.
We can't hear anything.
Example 8
Paul ne parle à personne.
Paul doesn't speak to anyone.
Example 9
Je n'ai jamais visité Rome.
I have never visited Rome.
Example 10
Elle n'a rien acheté.
She didn't buy anything.
Example 11
Nous n'avons vu personne.
We didn't see anyone.
Example 12
Il ne vient plus ici.
He no longer comes here.
Example 13
Vous ne mangez jamais de viande.
You never eat meat.
Example 14
Je ne veux rien boire.
I don't want anything to drink.
Example 15
Ils ne connaissent personne dans cette ville.
They don't know anyone in this city.
15 exercises
Type the missing form, check it, or reveal the full answer and reason.
Exercise 1
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Je mange toujours ici. → (jamais)
Correct answer
Je ne mange jamais ici.
Why?
Choose the negative structure that reverses the meaning of the positive expression: toujours → jamais, encore → plus, quelque chose → rien, quelqu'un → personne. Target: ne mange jamais.
Exercise 2
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Il travaille encore ici. → (plus)
Correct answer
Il ne travaille plus ici.
Why?
Choose the negative structure that reverses the meaning of the positive expression: toujours → jamais, encore → plus, quelque chose → rien, quelqu'un → personne. Target: ne travaille plus.
Exercise 3
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Je vois quelque chose. → (rien)
Correct answer
Je ne vois rien.
Why?
Choose the negative structure that reverses the meaning of the positive expression: toujours → jamais, encore → plus, quelque chose → rien, quelqu'un → personne. Target: ne vois rien.
Exercise 4
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Elle connaît quelqu'un ici. → (personne)
Correct answer
Elle ne connaît personne ici.
Why?
Choose the negative structure that reverses the meaning of the positive expression: toujours → jamais, encore → plus, quelque chose → rien, quelqu'un → personne. Target: ne connaît personne.
Exercise 5
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Nous allons souvent là-bas. → (jamais)
Correct answer
Nous n'allons jamais là-bas.
Why?
Choose the negative structure that reverses the meaning of the positive expression: toujours → jamais, encore → plus, quelque chose → rien, quelqu'un → personne. Target: n'allons jamais.
Exercise 6
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Tu regardes encore cette émission. → (plus)
Correct answer
Tu ne regardes plus cette émission.
Why?
Choose the negative structure that reverses the meaning of the positive expression: toujours → jamais, encore → plus, quelque chose → rien, quelqu'un → personne. Target: ne regardes plus.
Exercise 7
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On entend quelque chose. → (rien)
Correct answer
On n'entend rien.
Why?
Choose the negative structure that reverses the meaning of the positive expression: toujours → jamais, encore → plus, quelque chose → rien, quelqu'un → personne. Target: n'entend rien.
Exercise 8
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Paul parle à quelqu'un. → (personne)
Correct answer
Paul ne parle à personne.
Why?
Choose the negative structure that reverses the meaning of the positive expression: toujours → jamais, encore → plus, quelque chose → rien, quelqu'un → personne. Target: ne parle à personne.
Exercise 9
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J'ai déjà visité Rome. → (jamais)
Correct answer
Je n'ai jamais visité Rome.
Why?
Choose the negative structure that reverses the meaning of the positive expression: toujours → jamais, encore → plus, quelque chose → rien, quelqu'un → personne. Target: n'ai jamais visité.
Exercise 10
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Elle a acheté quelque chose. → (rien)
Correct answer
Elle n'a rien acheté.
Why?
Choose the negative structure that reverses the meaning of the positive expression: toujours → jamais, encore → plus, quelque chose → rien, quelqu'un → personne. Target: n'a rien acheté.
Exercise 11
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Nous avons vu quelqu'un. → (personne)
Correct answer
Nous n'avons vu personne.
Why?
Choose the negative structure that reverses the meaning of the positive expression: toujours → jamais, encore → plus, quelque chose → rien, quelqu'un → personne. Target: n'avons vu personne.
Exercise 12
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Il vient encore ici. → (plus)
Correct answer
Il ne vient plus ici.
Why?
Choose the negative structure that reverses the meaning of the positive expression: toujours → jamais, encore → plus, quelque chose → rien, quelqu'un → personne. Target: ne vient plus.
Exercise 13
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Vous mangez toujours de la viande. → (jamais)
Correct answer
Vous ne mangez jamais de viande.
Why?
Choose the negative structure that reverses the meaning of the positive expression: toujours → jamais, encore → plus, quelque chose → rien, quelqu'un → personne. Target: ne mangez jamais.
Exercise 14
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Je veux boire quelque chose. → (rien)
Correct answer
Je ne veux rien boire.
Why?
Choose the negative structure that reverses the meaning of the positive expression: toujours → jamais, encore → plus, quelque chose → rien, quelqu'un → personne. Target: ne veux rien.
Exercise 15
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Ils connaissent quelqu'un dans cette ville. → (personne)
Correct answer
Ils ne connaissent personne dans cette ville.
Why?
Choose the negative structure that reverses the meaning of the positive expression: toujours → jamais, encore → plus, quelque chose → rien, quelqu'un → personne. Target: ne connaissent personne.
CEFR A2
18. Depuis, pendant et il y a
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English explanation
Depuis, pendant and il y a all refer to time, but they answer different questions. Depuis links a starting point or duration in the past to a situation that is still true now.
Pendant gives the duration of a completed action or a clearly bounded period: J'ai étudié pendant deux heures. Il y a tells how long ago something happened: Je l'ai vu il y a deux jours.
A common English-French difference is tense choice with depuis. French normally uses the present for an action that started in the past and is still continuing: J'habite ici depuis trois ans.
Core rule: depuis = since/for and still continuing; pendant = for a bounded duration; il y a = ago.
Common mistake / exam tip: Depuis connects a past starting point to now; pendant gives a bounded duration; il y a means “ago.” Do not translate English for with one fixed French word.
15 worked examples
Tap ▶ to hear any French example.Example 1
J'habite ici depuis trois ans.
I have lived here for three years.
Example 2
Elle travaille ici depuis janvier.
She has worked here since January.
Example 3
J'ai étudié pendant deux heures.
I studied for two hours.
Example 4
Nous avons voyagé pendant trois semaines.
We travelled for three weeks.
Example 5
Je l'ai vu il y a deux jours.
I saw him two days ago.
Example 6
Il apprend le français depuis six mois.
He has been learning French for six months.
Example 7
Elle a dormi pendant dix heures.
She slept for ten hours.
Example 8
Nous sommes arrivés il y a une heure.
We arrived an hour ago.
Example 9
Je connais Paul depuis 2022.
I have known Paul since 2022.
Example 10
Ils ont habité à Paris pendant un an.
They lived in Paris for a year.
Example 11
Le film a commencé il y a vingt minutes.
The film started twenty minutes ago.
Example 12
Tu attends depuis longtemps ?
Have you been waiting for a long time?
Example 13
J'ai travaillé pendant tout le week-end.
I worked throughout the whole weekend.
Example 14
Elle est partie il y a cinq minutes.
She left five minutes ago.
Example 15
Nous sommes mariés depuis dix ans.
We have been married for ten years.
15 exercises
Type the missing form, check it, or reveal the full answer and reason.
Exercise 1
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J'habite ici ___ cinq ans.
Correct answer
J'habite ici depuis cinq ans.
Why?
Use depuis for something continuing until now, pendant for the duration of a bounded/completed action, and il y a for how long ago something happened. Target: depuis.
Exercise 2
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J'ai étudié ___ trois heures.
Correct answer
J'ai étudié pendant trois heures.
Why?
Use depuis for something continuing until now, pendant for the duration of a bounded/completed action, and il y a for how long ago something happened. Target: pendant.
Exercise 3
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Elle travaille ici ___ septembre.
Correct answer
Elle travaille ici depuis septembre.
Why?
Use depuis for something continuing until now, pendant for the duration of a bounded/completed action, and il y a for how long ago something happened. Target: depuis.
Exercise 4
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Nous sommes arrivés ___ deux jours.
Correct answer
Nous sommes arrivés il y a deux jours.
Why?
Use depuis for something continuing until now, pendant for the duration of a bounded/completed action, and il y a for how long ago something happened. Target: il y a.
Exercise 5
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Il a vécu à Paris ___ un an.
Correct answer
Il a vécu à Paris pendant un an.
Why?
Use depuis for something continuing until now, pendant for the duration of a bounded/completed action, and il y a for how long ago something happened. Target: pendant.
Exercise 6
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J'apprends le français ___ janvier.
Correct answer
J'apprends le français depuis janvier.
Why?
Use depuis for something continuing until now, pendant for the duration of a bounded/completed action, and il y a for how long ago something happened. Target: depuis.
Exercise 7
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Elle a attendu ___ quarante minutes.
Correct answer
Elle a attendu pendant quarante minutes.
Why?
Use depuis for something continuing until now, pendant for the duration of a bounded/completed action, and il y a for how long ago something happened. Target: pendant.
Exercise 8
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Paul est parti ___ une heure.
Correct answer
Paul est parti il y a une heure.
Why?
Use depuis for something continuing until now, pendant for the duration of a bounded/completed action, and il y a for how long ago something happened. Target: il y a.
Exercise 9
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Nous connaissons Marie ___ longtemps.
Correct answer
Nous connaissons Marie depuis longtemps.
Why?
Use depuis for something continuing until now, pendant for the duration of a bounded/completed action, and il y a for how long ago something happened. Target: depuis.
Exercise 10
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Ils ont voyagé ___ tout le mois.
Correct answer
Ils ont voyagé pendant tout le mois.
Why?
Use depuis for something continuing until now, pendant for the duration of a bounded/completed action, and il y a for how long ago something happened. Target: pendant.
Exercise 11
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Le cours a commencé ___ dix minutes.
Correct answer
Le cours a commencé il y a dix minutes.
Why?
Use depuis for something continuing until now, pendant for the duration of a bounded/completed action, and il y a for how long ago something happened. Target: il y a.
Exercise 12
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Tu travailles ici ___ combien de temps ?
Correct answer
Tu travailles ici depuis combien de temps ?
Why?
Use depuis for something continuing until now, pendant for the duration of a bounded/completed action, and il y a for how long ago something happened. Target: depuis.
Exercise 13
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J'ai dormi ___ neuf heures.
Correct answer
J'ai dormi pendant neuf heures.
Why?
Use depuis for something continuing until now, pendant for the duration of a bounded/completed action, and il y a for how long ago something happened. Target: pendant.
Exercise 14
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Elle a téléphoné ___ cinq minutes.
Correct answer
Elle a téléphoné il y a cinq minutes.
Why?
Use depuis for something continuing until now, pendant for the duration of a bounded/completed action, and il y a for how long ago something happened. Target: il y a.
Exercise 15
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Nous vivons ensemble ___ 2020.
Correct answer
Nous vivons ensemble depuis 2020.
Why?
Use depuis for something continuing until now, pendant for the duration of a bounded/completed action, and il y a for how long ago something happened. Target: depuis.
CEFR A2
19. Si + présent
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English explanation
At A2, si introduces real or possible conditions: if this happens, then this result is possible. The si-clause normally uses the present tense for this basic pattern.
The result clause can use the present, futur simple, futur proche, an imperative, or another suitable form depending on meaning. A classic rule is that French does not normally put the futur simple directly after si in this real-condition pattern.
Si becomes s' only before il and ils: s'il, s'ils. It does not contract before elle: si elle. This pattern is useful for plans, advice, instructions and likely future situations.
Core rule: Si + present → present / future / imperative. Not *si + future* in the basic real-condition pattern.
Common mistake / exam tip: In the basic real-condition pattern, do not put the futur simple immediately after si: Si j’ai le temps, je viendrai, not *si j’aurai le temps*.
15 worked examples
Tap ▶ to hear any French example.Example 1
Si tu veux, nous pouvons sortir.
If you want, we can go out.
Example 2
S'il pleut, je resterai chez moi.
If it rains, I will stay home.
Example 3
Si tu as faim, mange quelque chose.
If you're hungry, eat something.
Example 4
Si j'ai le temps, je t'appellerai.
If I have time, I will call you.
Example 5
Si vous êtes libres, venez avec nous.
If you are free, come with us.
Example 6
Si elle finit tôt, elle viendra.
If she finishes early, she will come.
Example 7
Si nous avons assez d'argent, nous partirons en vacances.
If we have enough money, we will go on holiday.
Example 8
Si tu es malade, reste à la maison.
If you are sick, stay home.
Example 9
S'ils arrivent avant midi, nous déjeunerons ensemble.
If they arrive before noon, we will have lunch together.
Example 10
Si on prend le métro, on gagne du temps.
If we take the metro, we save time.
Example 11
Si Paul appelle, dis-moi.
If Paul calls, tell me.
Example 12
Si vous réservez maintenant, vous paierez moins cher.
If you book now, you will pay less.
Example 13
Si je trouve les clés, je partirai tout de suite.
If I find the keys, I will leave immediately.
Example 14
Si tu ne comprends pas, demande au professeur.
If you don't understand, ask the teacher.
Example 15
Si le magasin est ouvert, nous allons acheter du pain.
If the shop is open, we are going to buy bread.
15 exercises
Type the missing form, check it, or reveal the full answer and reason.
Exercise 1
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Si j'ai le temps, je ___ demain. (venir)
Correct answer
Si j'ai le temps, je viendrai demain.
Why?
The si-clause uses the present tense for a real or possible condition; the result clause takes the tense or imperative required by the meaning. Target: viendrai.
Exercise 2
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S'il pleut, nous ___ à la maison. (rester)
Correct answer
S'il pleut, nous resterons à la maison.
Why?
The si-clause uses the present tense for a real or possible condition; the result clause takes the tense or imperative required by the meaning. Target: resterons.
Exercise 3
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Si tu es fatigué, ___ ! (dormir)
Correct answer
Si tu es fatigué, dors !
Why?
The si-clause uses the present tense for a real or possible condition; the result clause takes the tense or imperative required by the meaning. Target: dors.
Exercise 4
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Si elle travaille bien, elle ___ l'examen. (réussir)
Correct answer
Si elle travaille bien, elle réussira l'examen.
Why?
The si-clause uses the present tense for a real or possible condition; the result clause takes the tense or imperative required by the meaning. Target: réussira.
Exercise 5
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Si nous avons de l'argent, nous ___ en France. (voyager)
Correct answer
Si nous avons de l'argent, nous voyagerons en France.
Why?
The si-clause uses the present tense for a real or possible condition; the result clause takes the tense or imperative required by the meaning. Target: voyagerons.
Exercise 6
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Si Paul ___, appelle-moi. (venir)
Correct answer
Si Paul vient, appelle-moi.
Why?
The si-clause uses the present tense for a real or possible condition; the result clause takes the tense or imperative required by the meaning. Target: vient.
Exercise 7
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Si vous ___ maintenant, vous paierez moins. (réserver)
Correct answer
Si vous réservez maintenant, vous paierez moins.
Why?
The si-clause uses the present tense for a real or possible condition; the result clause takes the tense or imperative required by the meaning. Target: réservez.
Exercise 8
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Si je ___ mes clés, je partirai. (trouver)
Correct answer
Si je trouve mes clés, je partirai.
Why?
The si-clause uses the present tense for a real or possible condition; the result clause takes the tense or imperative required by the meaning. Target: trouve.
Exercise 9
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Si tu ne ___ pas, demande de l'aide. (comprendre)
Correct answer
Si tu ne comprends pas, demande de l'aide.
Why?
The si-clause uses the present tense for a real or possible condition; the result clause takes the tense or imperative required by the meaning. Target: comprends.
Exercise 10
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Si le restaurant ___ ouvert, nous mangerons là. (être)
Correct answer
Si le restaurant est ouvert, nous mangerons là.
Why?
The si-clause uses the present tense for a real or possible condition; the result clause takes the tense or imperative required by the meaning. Target: est.
Exercise 11
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S'ils ___ tôt, nous sortirons. (finir)
Correct answer
S'ils finissent tôt, nous sortirons.
Why?
The si-clause uses the present tense for a real or possible condition; the result clause takes the tense or imperative required by the meaning. Target: finissent.
Exercise 12
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Si on ___ le bus, on arrivera à l'heure. (prendre)
Correct answer
Si on prend le bus, on arrivera à l'heure.
Why?
The si-clause uses the present tense for a real or possible condition; the result clause takes the tense or imperative required by the meaning. Target: prend.
Exercise 13
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Si elle ___, je lui parlerai. (téléphoner)
Correct answer
Si elle téléphone, je lui parlerai.
Why?
The si-clause uses the present tense for a real or possible condition; the result clause takes the tense or imperative required by the meaning. Target: téléphone.
Exercise 14
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Si vous ___ faim, prenez un sandwich. (avoir)
Correct answer
Si vous avez faim, prenez un sandwich.
Why?
The si-clause uses the present tense for a real or possible condition; the result clause takes the tense or imperative required by the meaning. Target: avez.
Exercise 15
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Si tu ___ prêt, nous pouvons partir. (être)
Correct answer
Si tu es prêt, nous pouvons partir.
Why?
The si-clause uses the present tense for a real or possible condition; the result clause takes the tense or imperative required by the meaning. Target: es.
CEFR A2
20. Il faut, devoir et pouvoir
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English explanation
French uses several common structures to express necessity, obligation, permission and possibility. Il faut + infinitive gives a general necessity: Il faut travailler. Devoir + infinitive gives a personal obligation: Je dois travailler.
Pouvoir + infinitive means can, be able to, or sometimes may/be allowed to depending on context. Because devoir and pouvoir are conjugated verbs, their endings change with the subject.
At A2, pay attention to the difference between a general rule and a personal duty. Il faut does not name the person grammatically; devoir does. Negatives can change the nuance: Il ne faut pas fumer means you must not smoke.
Core rule: il faut + infinitive; subject + devoir/pouvoir + infinitive.
Common mistake / exam tip: Il faut is impersonal—you do not say *je faut*. Use devoir for a personal obligation and pouvoir for ability/permission.
15 worked examples
Tap ▶ to hear any French example.Example 1
Il faut travailler.
You have to work.
Example 2
Je dois partir maintenant.
I must leave now.
Example 3
Vous devez montrer votre passeport.
You must show your passport.
Example 4
On peut acheter les billets ici.
You can buy the tickets here.
Example 5
Tu peux venir avec nous.
You can come with us.
Example 6
Nous devons réserver à l'avance.
We have to book in advance.
Example 7
Il faut être prudent.
You have to be careful.
Example 8
Elle peut parler trois langues.
She can speak three languages.
Example 9
Ils doivent finir aujourd'hui.
They must finish today.
Example 10
Je peux vous aider.
I can help you.
Example 11
Il ne faut pas stationner ici.
You must not park here.
Example 12
Tu dois prendre ce médicament.
You have to take this medicine.
Example 13
Vous pouvez entrer maintenant.
You may enter now.
Example 14
On doit respecter les règles.
We must respect the rules.
Example 15
Il faut arriver avant neuf heures.
You have to arrive before nine.
15 exercises
Type the missing form, check it, or reveal the full answer and reason.
Exercise 1
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Je ___ travailler demain. (devoir)
Correct answer
Je dois travailler demain.
Why?
Choose il faut for general necessity, devoir for a subject-specific obligation, or pouvoir for ability/permission. Target: dois.
Exercise 2
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___ étudier pour réussir. (falloir)
Correct answer
Il faut étudier pour réussir.
Why?
Choose il faut for general necessity, devoir for a subject-specific obligation, or pouvoir for ability/permission. Target: Il faut.
Exercise 3
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Nous ___ entrer maintenant. (pouvoir)
Correct answer
Nous pouvons entrer maintenant.
Why?
Choose il faut for general necessity, devoir for a subject-specific obligation, or pouvoir for ability/permission. Target: pouvons.
Exercise 4
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Vous ___ montrer votre passeport. (devoir)
Correct answer
Vous devez montrer votre passeport.
Why?
Choose il faut for general necessity, devoir for a subject-specific obligation, or pouvoir for ability/permission. Target: devez.
Exercise 5
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On ___ prendre le métro. (pouvoir)
Correct answer
On peut prendre le métro.
Why?
Choose il faut for general necessity, devoir for a subject-specific obligation, or pouvoir for ability/permission. Target: peut.
Exercise 6
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Tu ___ réserver une table. (devoir)
Correct answer
Tu dois réserver une table.
Why?
Choose il faut for general necessity, devoir for a subject-specific obligation, or pouvoir for ability/permission. Target: dois.
Exercise 7
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___ être prudent sur la route.
Correct answer
Il faut être prudent sur la route.
Why?
Choose il faut for general necessity, devoir for a subject-specific obligation, or pouvoir for ability/permission. Target: Il faut.
Exercise 8
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Elle ___ vous aider. (pouvoir)
Correct answer
Elle peut vous aider.
Why?
Choose il faut for general necessity, devoir for a subject-specific obligation, or pouvoir for ability/permission. Target: peut.
Exercise 9
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Ils ___ finir avant vendredi. (devoir)
Correct answer
Ils doivent finir avant vendredi.
Why?
Choose il faut for general necessity, devoir for a subject-specific obligation, or pouvoir for ability/permission. Target: doivent.
Exercise 10
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Je ___ parler au directeur. (pouvoir)
Correct answer
Je peux parler au directeur.
Why?
Choose il faut for general necessity, devoir for a subject-specific obligation, or pouvoir for ability/permission. Target: peux.
Exercise 11
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___ fumer ici. (falloir, negative)
Correct answer
Il ne faut pas fumer ici.
Why?
« Falloir » is impersonal, so the complete negative form begins with « Il »: « Il ne faut pas + infinitive ».
Exercise 12
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Nous ___ prendre ce médicament. (devoir)
Correct answer
Nous devons prendre ce médicament.
Why?
Choose il faut for general necessity, devoir for a subject-specific obligation, or pouvoir for ability/permission. Target: devons.
Exercise 13
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Vous ___ utiliser cette salle. (pouvoir)
Correct answer
Vous pouvez utiliser cette salle.
Why?
Choose il faut for general necessity, devoir for a subject-specific obligation, or pouvoir for ability/permission. Target: pouvez.
Exercise 14
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On ___ respecter les horaires. (devoir)
Correct answer
On doit respecter les horaires.
Why?
Choose il faut for general necessity, devoir for a subject-specific obligation, or pouvoir for ability/permission. Target: doit.
Exercise 15
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___ arriver dix minutes avant le cours.
Correct answer
Il faut arriver dix minutes avant le cours.
Why?
Choose il faut for general necessity, devoir for a subject-specific obligation, or pouvoir for ability/permission. Target: Il faut.
CEFR A2
21. L'impératif
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English explanation
The imperative is used for commands, instructions, invitations and advice. French has imperative forms for tu, nous and vous, but the subject pronoun is not written.
For most verbs, the imperative uses the corresponding present-tense form without the subject: tu prends → prends; nous prenons → prenons; vous prenez → prenez. For regular -er verbs, the final -s of the tu form is normally dropped: tu regardes → regarde.
Negative commands place ne...pas around the verb: Ne parle pas ! Reflexive pronouns change position and form in affirmative commands: Lève-toi ! In a negative command they return before the verb: Ne te lève pas !
Core rule: Tu/nous/vous present form without the subject; -er tu normally drops -s.
Common mistake / exam tip: The imperative normally has no written subject pronoun. With affirmative reflexive commands, the pronoun follows with a hyphen: Lève-toi !
15 worked examples
Tap ▶ to hear any French example.Example 1
Ferme la porte !
Close the door!
Example 2
Prenez votre livre !
Take your book!
Example 3
Allons au restaurant !
Let's go to the restaurant!
Example 4
Ne parle pas si vite !
Don't speak so fast!
Example 5
Levez-vous, s'il vous plaît !
Stand up, please!
Example 6
Regarde cette photo !
Look at this photo!
Example 7
Attendez ici !
Wait here!
Example 8
Finissons ce travail !
Let's finish this work!
Example 9
N'oublie pas tes clés !
Don't forget your keys!
Example 10
Écoutez attentivement !
Listen carefully!
Example 11
Assieds-toi ici !
Sit down here!
Example 12
Ne vous inquiétez pas !
Don't worry!
Example 13
Soyons patients !
Let's be patient!
Example 14
Ayez confiance !
Have confidence!
Example 15
Va tout droit !
Go straight ahead!
15 exercises
Type the missing form, check it, or reveal the full answer and reason.
Exercise 1
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___ la fenêtre ! (fermer, tu)
Correct answer
Ferme la fenêtre !
Why?
Use the imperative form for the requested subject (tu, nous or vous), omit the subject pronoun, and apply the special negative/reflexive placement if needed. Target: Ferme.
Exercise 2
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___ ici ! (attendre, vous)
Correct answer
Attendez ici !
Why?
Use the imperative form for the requested subject (tu, nous or vous), omit the subject pronoun, and apply the special negative/reflexive placement if needed. Target: Attendez.
Exercise 3
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___ au cinéma ! (aller, nous)
Correct answer
Allons au cinéma !
Why?
Use the imperative form for the requested subject (tu, nous or vous), omit the subject pronoun, and apply the special negative/reflexive placement if needed. Target: Allons.
Exercise 4
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___ si vite ! (ne pas parler, tu)
Correct answer
Ne parle pas si vite !
Why?
Use the imperative form for the requested subject (tu, nous or vous), omit the subject pronoun, and apply the special negative/reflexive placement if needed. Target: Ne parle pas.
Exercise 5
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___, s'il vous plaît ! (se lever, vous)
Correct answer
Levez-vous, s'il vous plaît !
Why?
Use the imperative form for the requested subject (tu, nous or vous), omit the subject pronoun, and apply the special negative/reflexive placement if needed. Target: Levez-vous.
Exercise 6
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___ cette affiche ! (regarder, tu)
Correct answer
Regarde cette affiche !
Why?
Use the imperative form for the requested subject (tu, nous or vous), omit the subject pronoun, and apply the special negative/reflexive placement if needed. Target: Regarde.
Exercise 7
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___ votre nom ici ! (écrire, vous)
Correct answer
Écrivez votre nom ici !
Why?
Use the imperative form for the requested subject (tu, nous or vous), omit the subject pronoun, and apply the special negative/reflexive placement if needed. Target: Écrivez.
Exercise 8
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___ le déjeuner ! (préparer, nous)
Correct answer
Préparons le déjeuner !
Why?
Use the imperative form for the requested subject (tu, nous or vous), omit the subject pronoun, and apply the special negative/reflexive placement if needed. Target: Préparons.
Exercise 9
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___ ton téléphone ! (ne pas oublier, tu)
Correct answer
N'oublie pas ton téléphone !
Why?
Use the imperative form for the requested subject (tu, nous or vous), omit the subject pronoun, and apply the special negative/reflexive placement if needed. Target: N'oublie pas.
Exercise 10
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___ bien ! (écouter, vous)
Correct answer
Écoutez bien !
Why?
Use the imperative form for the requested subject (tu, nous or vous), omit the subject pronoun, and apply the special negative/reflexive placement if needed. Target: Écoutez.
Exercise 11
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___ ici ! (s'asseoir, tu)
Correct answer
Assieds-toi ici !
Why?
Use the imperative form for the requested subject (tu, nous or vous), omit the subject pronoun, and apply the special negative/reflexive placement if needed. Target: Assieds-toi.
Exercise 12
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___ ! (ne pas s'inquiéter, vous)
Correct answer
Ne vous inquiétez pas !
Why?
Use the imperative form for the requested subject (tu, nous or vous), omit the subject pronoun, and apply the special negative/reflexive placement if needed. Target: Ne vous inquiétez pas.
Exercise 13
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___ calmes ! (être, nous)
Correct answer
Soyons calmes !
Why?
Use the imperative form for the requested subject (tu, nous or vous), omit the subject pronoun, and apply the special negative/reflexive placement if needed. Target: Soyons.
Exercise 14
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___ confiance ! (avoir, vous)
Correct answer
Ayez confiance !
Why?
The vous imperative of « avoir » is irregular: « ayez ».
Exercise 15
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___ à gauche ! (aller, tu)
Correct answer
Va à gauche !
Why?
Use the imperative form for the requested subject (tu, nous or vous), omit the subject pronoun, and apply the special negative/reflexive placement if needed. Target: Va.
CEFR A2
22. L'accord des adjectifs
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English explanation
French adjectives usually agree with the noun they describe in gender and number. This means the written form may change for masculine, feminine, singular and plural nouns.
A common pattern is to add -e for feminine and -s for plural: petit → petite → petits → petites. Many adjectives have spelling changes or irregular feminine forms, such as beau → belle, nouveau → nouvelle and vieux → vieille.
Some common adjectives appear before the noun, while many others appear after it. At A2, learn high-frequency placement patterns together with agreement rather than translating word order directly from English.
Core rule: Adjective form matches the noun's gender and number: un petit sac / une petite valise / des petits sacs.
Common mistake / exam tip: French adjectives agree in gender and number, but their position is also lexical. Do not assume every adjective goes after the noun: une belle maison, un petit café.
15 worked examples
Tap ▶ to hear any French example.Example 1
C'est un petit appartement.
It is a small apartment.
Example 2
Elle porte une belle robe.
She is wearing a beautiful dress.
Example 3
Nous avons deux grandes tables.
We have two large tables.
Example 4
Paul est sportif.
Paul is sporty.
Example 5
Marie et Sophie sont sportives.
Marie and Sophie are sporty.
Example 6
J'achète une nouvelle voiture.
I am buying a new car.
Example 7
Ils habitent dans une vieille maison.
They live in an old house.
Example 8
Ce sont de bons restaurants.
These are good restaurants.
Example 9
Elle a les cheveux noirs.
She has black hair.
Example 10
Nous visitons une ville intéressante.
We are visiting an interesting city.
Example 11
Voici des exercices faciles.
Here are some easy exercises.
Example 12
Mon frère est heureux.
My brother is happy.
Example 13
Ma sœur est heureuse.
My sister is happy.
Example 14
Ils ont acheté des chaussures blanches.
They bought white shoes.
Example 15
C'est une longue journée.
It is a long day.
15 exercises
Type the missing form, check it, or reveal the full answer and reason.
Exercise 1
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une voiture ___ (rouge)
Correct answer
une voiture rouge
Why?
Make the adjective agree with the noun in gender and number, and use the usual adjective position. Correct form: rouge.
Exercise 2
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deux ___ maisons (grand)
Correct answer
deux grandes maisons
Why?
Make the adjective agree with the noun in gender and number, and use the usual adjective position. Correct form: grandes.
Exercise 3
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une ___ femme (beau)
Correct answer
une belle femme
Why?
Make the adjective agree with the noun in gender and number, and use the usual adjective position. Correct form: belle.
Exercise 4
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des garçons ___ (sportif)
Correct answer
des garçons sportifs
Why?
Make the adjective agree with the noun in gender and number, and use the usual adjective position. Correct form: sportifs.
Exercise 5
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une histoire ___ (intéressant)
Correct answer
une histoire intéressante
Why?
Make the adjective agree with the noun in gender and number, and use the usual adjective position. Correct form: intéressante.
Exercise 6
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une ___ voiture (nouveau)
Correct answer
une nouvelle voiture
Why?
Make the adjective agree with the noun in gender and number, and use the usual adjective position. Correct form: nouvelle.
Exercise 7
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une ___ maison (vieux)
Correct answer
une vieille maison
Why?
Make the adjective agree with the noun in gender and number, and use the usual adjective position. Correct form: vieille.
Exercise 8
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de ___ restaurants (bon)
Correct answer
de bons restaurants
Why?
Make the adjective agree with the noun in gender and number, and use the usual adjective position. Correct form: bons.
Exercise 9
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des cheveux ___ (noir)
Correct answer
des cheveux noirs
Why?
Make the adjective agree with the noun in gender and number, and use the usual adjective position. Correct form: noirs.
Exercise 10
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un exercice ___ (facile)
Correct answer
un exercice facile
Why?
Make the adjective agree with the noun in gender and number, and use the usual adjective position. Correct form: facile.
Exercise 11
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des filles ___ (heureux)
Correct answer
des filles heureuses
Why?
Make the adjective agree with the noun in gender and number, and use the usual adjective position. Correct form: heureuses.
Exercise 12
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une chemise ___ (blanc)
Correct answer
une chemise blanche
Why?
Make the adjective agree with the noun in gender and number, and use the usual adjective position. Correct form: blanche.
Exercise 13
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un ___ voyage (long)
Correct answer
un long voyage
Why?
Make the adjective agree with the noun in gender and number, and use the usual adjective position. Correct form: long.
Exercise 14
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des journées ___ (long)
Correct answer
des journées longues
Why?
Make the adjective agree with the noun in gender and number, and use the usual adjective position. Correct form: longues.
Exercise 15
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une réponse ___ (correct)
Correct answer
une réponse correcte
Why?
Make the adjective agree with the noun in gender and number, and use the usual adjective position. Correct form: correcte.
CEFR A2
23. Les adverbes en -ment
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English explanation
Adverbs describe how an action happens. Many French adverbs are formed from adjectives and correspond to English adverbs ending in -ly.
A common rule is to take the feminine form of an adjective and add -ment: lent → lente → lentement; heureux → heureuse → heureusement. If the masculine adjective already ends in a vowel, -ment may attach directly: vrai → vraiment.
Some forms have spelling changes or irregular patterns, such as prudent → prudemment and fréquent → fréquemment. At A2, focus on common useful forms and recognize that adverbs do not agree with the subject.
Core rule: Often feminine adjective + -ment → lente + ment = lentement.
Common mistake / exam tip: Many adverbs come from the feminine adjective + -ment, but there are spelling changes and irregular forms. Learn high-frequency items as complete words.
15 worked examples
Tap ▶ to hear any French example.Example 1
Elle parle lentement.
She speaks slowly.
Example 2
Il travaille rapidement.
He works quickly.
Example 3
Nous répondons poliment.
We answer politely.
Example 4
Elle conduit prudemment.
She drives carefully.
Example 5
Il explique clairement.
He explains clearly.
Example 6
Tu parles doucement.
You speak softly.
Example 7
Ils attendent patiemment.
They wait patiently.
Example 8
Elle sourit gentiment.
She smiles kindly.
Example 9
Nous voyageons régulièrement.
We travel regularly.
Example 10
Il répond franchement.
He answers frankly.
Example 11
Vous devez lire attentivement.
You must read carefully.
Example 12
Elle chante merveilleusement bien.
She sings wonderfully well.
Example 13
Paul travaille sérieusement.
Paul works seriously.
Example 14
Le train avance lentement.
The train moves slowly.
Example 15
Ils ont heureusement trouvé un taxi.
Fortunately, they found a taxi.
15 exercises
Type the missing form, check it, or reveal the full answer and reason.
Exercise 1
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lent → ___
Correct answer
lentement
Why?
Form the adverb using the appropriate adjective base plus -ment; common spelling changes must be learned. Correct form: lentement.
Exercise 2
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rapide → ___
Correct answer
rapidement
Why?
Form the adverb using the appropriate adjective base plus -ment; common spelling changes must be learned. Correct form: rapidement.
Exercise 3
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poli → ___
Correct answer
poliment
Why?
Form the adverb using the appropriate adjective base plus -ment; common spelling changes must be learned. Correct form: poliment.
Exercise 4
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clair → ___
Correct answer
clairement
Why?
Form the adverb using the appropriate adjective base plus -ment; common spelling changes must be learned. Correct form: clairement.
Exercise 5
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prudent → ___
Correct answer
prudemment
Why?
Form the adverb using the appropriate adjective base plus -ment; common spelling changes must be learned. Correct form: prudemment.
Exercise 6
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doux → ___
Correct answer
doucement
Why?
Form the adverb using the appropriate adjective base plus -ment; common spelling changes must be learned. Correct form: doucement.
Exercise 7
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patient → ___
Correct answer
patiemment
Why?
Form the adverb using the appropriate adjective base plus -ment; common spelling changes must be learned. Correct form: patiemment.
Exercise 8
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gentil → ___
Correct answer
gentiment
Why?
Form the adverb using the appropriate adjective base plus -ment; common spelling changes must be learned. Correct form: gentiment.
Exercise 9
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régulier → ___
Correct answer
régulièrement
Why?
Form the adverb using the appropriate adjective base plus -ment; common spelling changes must be learned. Correct form: régulièrement.
Exercise 10
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franc → ___
Correct answer
franchement
Why?
Form the adverb using the appropriate adjective base plus -ment; common spelling changes must be learned. Correct form: franchement.
Exercise 11
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attentif → ___
Correct answer
attentivement
Why?
Form the adverb using the appropriate adjective base plus -ment; common spelling changes must be learned. Correct form: attentivement.
Exercise 12
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merveilleux → ___
Correct answer
merveilleusement
Why?
Form the adverb using the appropriate adjective base plus -ment; common spelling changes must be learned. Correct form: merveilleusement.
Exercise 13
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sérieux → ___
Correct answer
sérieusement
Why?
Form the adverb using the appropriate adjective base plus -ment; common spelling changes must be learned. Correct form: sérieusement.
Exercise 14
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heureux → ___
Correct answer
heureusement
Why?
Form the adverb using the appropriate adjective base plus -ment; common spelling changes must be learned. Correct form: heureusement.
Exercise 15
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vrai → ___
Correct answer
vraiment
Why?
Form the adverb using the appropriate adjective base plus -ment; common spelling changes must be learned. Correct form: vraiment.
CEFR A2
24. Les expressions de quantité
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English explanation
Quantity expressions tell us how much or how many. Common A2 expressions include beaucoup de, peu de, assez de, trop de, un peu de, plus de and moins de.
After a quantity expression, French normally uses de or d' rather than du, de la or des: beaucoup de travail, beaucoup d'eau, peu de voitures. This is a key pattern to learn.
Some expressions give an exact quantity, such as un kilo de, une bouteille de, trois tasses de. The noun follows de, and the quantity itself carries the number information.
Core rule: quantity + de/d' + noun → beaucoup de temps, un peu d'eau, trois kilos de pommes.
Common mistake / exam tip: After most quantity expressions, use de/d’ without an article: beaucoup de café, un litre d’eau.
15 worked examples
Tap ▶ to hear any French example.Example 1
Je bois beaucoup d'eau.
I drink a lot of water.
Example 2
Elle mange peu de viande.
She eats little meat.
Example 3
Nous avons assez de temps.
We have enough time.
Example 4
Il y a trop de voitures.
There are too many cars.
Example 5
Je voudrais un peu de sucre.
I would like a little sugar.
Example 6
Tu as beaucoup de travail.
You have a lot of work.
Example 7
Elle achète deux kilos de pommes.
She buys two kilos of apples.
Example 8
Nous buvons une bouteille d'eau.
We drink a bottle of water.
Example 9
Il met trop de sel.
He puts in too much salt.
Example 10
Vous avez assez d'argent.
You have enough money.
Example 11
Je prends une tasse de café.
I have a cup of coffee.
Example 12
Ils mangent moins de pain.
They eat less bread.
Example 13
Elle a plus de patience que moi.
She has more patience than I do.
Example 14
On achète un litre de lait.
We buy a litre of milk.
Example 15
Il reste peu de places.
There are few places left.
15 exercises
Type the missing form, check it, or reveal the full answer and reason.
Exercise 1
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Je bois ___ eau. (a lot of)
Correct answer
Je bois beaucoup d'eau.
Why?
After a quantity expression, use de/d' before the noun. Choose the quantity phrase that matches the intended amount. Target: beaucoup d'eau.
Exercise 2
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Nous avons ___ temps. (enough)
Correct answer
Nous avons assez de temps.
Why?
After a quantity expression, use de/d' before the noun. Choose the quantity phrase that matches the intended amount. Target: assez de temps.
Exercise 3
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Il mange ___ chocolat. (too much)
Correct answer
Il mange trop de chocolat.
Why?
After a quantity expression, use de/d' before the noun. Choose the quantity phrase that matches the intended amount. Target: trop de chocolat.
Exercise 4
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Il y a ___ personnes ici. (few)
Correct answer
Il y a peu de personnes ici.
Why?
After a quantity expression, use de/d' before the noun. Choose the quantity phrase that matches the intended amount. Target: peu de personnes.
Exercise 5
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Elle veut ___ lait. (a little)
Correct answer
Elle veut un peu de lait.
Why?
After a quantity expression, use de/d' before the noun. Choose the quantity phrase that matches the intended amount. Target: un peu de lait.
Exercise 6
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Tu as ___ travail. (a lot of)
Correct answer
Tu as beaucoup de travail.
Why?
After a quantity expression, use de/d' before the noun. Choose the quantity phrase that matches the intended amount. Target: beaucoup de travail.
Exercise 7
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J'achète deux kilos ___ tomates.
Correct answer
J'achète deux kilos de tomates.
Why?
After a quantity expression, use de/d' before the noun. Choose the quantity phrase that matches the intended amount. Target: de tomates.
Exercise 8
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Nous buvons une bouteille ___ eau.
Correct answer
Nous buvons une bouteille d'eau.
Why?
After a quantity expression, use de/d' before the noun. Choose the quantity phrase that matches the intended amount. Target: d'eau.
Exercise 9
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Il met ___ sucre. (too much)
Correct answer
Il met trop de sucre.
Why?
After a quantity expression, use de/d' before the noun. Choose the quantity phrase that matches the intended amount. Target: trop de sucre.
Exercise 10
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Vous avez ___ argent. (enough)
Correct answer
Vous avez assez d'argent.
Why?
After a quantity expression, use de/d' before the noun. Choose the quantity phrase that matches the intended amount. Target: assez d'argent.
Exercise 11
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Je prends une tasse ___ thé.
Correct answer
Je prends une tasse de thé.
Why?
After a quantity expression, use de/d' before the noun. Choose the quantity phrase that matches the intended amount. Target: de thé.
Exercise 12
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Ils mangent ___ viande qu'avant. (less)
Correct answer
Ils mangent moins de viande qu'avant.
Why?
After a quantity expression, use de/d' before the noun. Choose the quantity phrase that matches the intended amount. Target: moins de viande.
Exercise 13
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Elle a ___ temps que moi. (more)
Correct answer
Elle a plus de temps que moi.
Why?
After a quantity expression, use de/d' before the noun. Choose the quantity phrase that matches the intended amount. Target: plus de temps.
Exercise 14
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On achète un litre ___ jus.
Correct answer
On achète un litre de jus.
Why?
After a quantity expression, use de/d' before the noun. Choose the quantity phrase that matches the intended amount. Target: de jus.
Exercise 15
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Il reste ___ billets. (few)
Correct answer
Il reste peu de billets.
Why?
After a quantity expression, use de/d' before the noun. Choose the quantity phrase that matches the intended amount. Target: peu de billets.
CEFR A2
25. Les prépositions avec les villes et les pays
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English explanation
French uses different prepositions with cities and countries. Cities normally use à for going to/being in and de for coming from: à Paris, de Paris.
Feminine countries and countries beginning with a vowel usually use en: en France, en Italie, en Iran. Masculine countries use au: au Canada, au Japon. Plural countries use aux: aux États-Unis.
For origin, feminine countries usually use de/d', masculine countries use du, and plural countries use des: de France, d'Italie, du Canada, des États-Unis.
Core rule: à/de + city; en/de + feminine country; au/du + masculine country; aux/des + plural country.
Common mistake / exam tip: Cities usually take à/de. Feminine countries and vowel-initial countries usually take en/d’; masculine countries au/du; plural countries aux/des.
15 worked examples
Tap ▶ to hear any French example.Example 1
Je vais à Paris.
I am going to Paris.
Example 2
J'habite en France.
I live in France.
Example 3
Nous allons au Japon.
We are going to Japan.
Example 4
Elle revient du Canada.
She is coming back from Canada.
Example 5
Ils viennent d'Italie.
They come from Italy.
Example 6
Paul travaille à Londres.
Paul works in London.
Example 7
Nous passons l'été en Espagne.
We spend the summer in Spain.
Example 8
Elle voyage au Maroc.
She is travelling to Morocco.
Example 9
Ils habitent aux États-Unis.
They live in the United States.
Example 10
Je reviens de Belgique.
I am coming back from Belgium.
Example 11
Tu viens du Portugal.
You come from Portugal.
Example 12
Elle arrive des Pays-Bas.
She arrives from the Netherlands.
Example 13
On part en Allemagne demain.
We are leaving for Germany tomorrow.
Example 14
Vous êtes à Rome.
You are in Rome.
Example 15
Mes amis vont en Iran.
My friends are going to Iran.
15 exercises
Type the missing form, check it, or reveal the full answer and reason.
Exercise 1
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Je vais ___ Allemagne.
Correct answer
Je vais en Allemagne.
Why?
Choose the preposition according to whether the place is a city, feminine country, masculine country or plural country, and whether the movement is toward or from it. Target: en Allemagne.
Exercise 2
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Il habite ___ Londres.
Correct answer
Il habite à Londres.
Why?
Choose the preposition according to whether the place is a city, feminine country, masculine country or plural country, and whether the movement is toward or from it. Target: à Londres.
Exercise 3
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Nous allons ___ Maroc.
Correct answer
Nous allons au Maroc.
Why?
Choose the preposition according to whether the place is a city, feminine country, masculine country or plural country, and whether the movement is toward or from it. Target: au Maroc.
Exercise 4
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Elle vient ___ France.
Correct answer
Elle vient de France.
Why?
Choose the preposition according to whether the place is a city, feminine country, masculine country or plural country, and whether the movement is toward or from it. Target: de France.
Exercise 5
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Ils reviennent ___ États-Unis.
Correct answer
Ils reviennent des États-Unis.
Why?
Choose the preposition according to whether the place is a city, feminine country, masculine country or plural country, and whether the movement is toward or from it. Target: des États-Unis.
Exercise 6
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Paul travaille ___ Madrid.
Correct answer
Paul travaille à Madrid.
Why?
Choose the preposition according to whether the place is a city, feminine country, masculine country or plural country, and whether the movement is toward or from it. Target: à Madrid.
Exercise 7
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Nous voyageons ___ Italie.
Correct answer
Nous voyageons en Italie.
Why?
Choose the preposition according to whether the place is a city, feminine country, masculine country or plural country, and whether the movement is toward or from it. Target: en Italie.
Exercise 8
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Elle part ___ Canada.
Correct answer
Elle part au Canada.
Why?
Choose the preposition according to whether the place is a city, feminine country, masculine country or plural country, and whether the movement is toward or from it. Target: au Canada.
Exercise 9
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Ils vivent ___ Pays-Bas.
Correct answer
Ils vivent aux Pays-Bas.
Why?
Choose the preposition according to whether the place is a city, feminine country, masculine country or plural country, and whether the movement is toward or from it. Target: aux Pays-Bas.
Exercise 10
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Je viens ___ Japon.
Correct answer
Je viens du Japon.
Why?
Choose the preposition according to whether the place is a city, feminine country, masculine country or plural country, and whether the movement is toward or from it. Target: du Japon.
Exercise 11
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Tu reviens ___ Espagne.
Correct answer
Tu reviens d'Espagne.
Why?
Choose the preposition according to whether the place is a city, feminine country, masculine country or plural country, and whether the movement is toward or from it. Target: d'Espagne.
Exercise 12
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Elle arrive ___ Mexique.
Correct answer
Elle arrive du Mexique.
Why?
Choose the preposition according to whether the place is a city, feminine country, masculine country or plural country, and whether the movement is toward or from it. Target: du Mexique.
Exercise 13
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On va ___ Belgique.
Correct answer
On va en Belgique.
Why?
Choose the preposition according to whether the place is a city, feminine country, masculine country or plural country, and whether the movement is toward or from it. Target: en Belgique.
Exercise 14
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Vous êtes ___ Lyon.
Correct answer
Vous êtes à Lyon.
Why?
Choose the preposition according to whether the place is a city, feminine country, masculine country or plural country, and whether the movement is toward or from it. Target: à Lyon.
Exercise 15
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Mes amis rentrent ___ Philippines.
Correct answer
Mes amis rentrent des Philippines.
Why?
Choose the preposition according to whether the place is a city, feminine country, masculine country or plural country, and whether the movement is toward or from it. Target: des Philippines.
CEFR A2
26. Les questions à l'oral et à l'écrit
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English explanation
French has several common ways to ask a question. In everyday speech, you can keep normal word order and use rising intonation: Tu habites où ? A neutral standard form uses est-ce que: Où est-ce que tu habites ?
Written and more formal French may use inversion: Où habites-tu ? With a noun subject, French often keeps the noun and adds a pronoun in inversion: Marie vient-elle ? At A2, you should understand these common forms even if you prefer one reliable pattern when speaking.
Question words include où, quand, pourquoi, comment, combien, quel/quelle/quels/quelles and qui. The position changes with the question structure, so practice complete patterns rather than isolated words.
Core rule: Intonation / est-ce que / inversion are all valid question strategies; use the correct question word.
Common mistake / exam tip: French has several question registers. Intonation is common in conversation, est-ce que is neutral and very useful, and inversion is more formal. Keep the question word at the front.
15 worked examples
Tap ▶ to hear any French example.Example 1
Où habites-tu ?
Where do you live?
Example 2
Quand partez-vous ?
When are you leaving?
Example 3
Pourquoi apprends-tu le français ?
Why are you learning French?
Example 4
Combien coûte ce pantalon ?
How much does this pair of trousers cost?
Example 5
Quel train prenez-vous ?
Which train are you taking?
Example 6
Comment allez-vous au travail ?
How do you get to work?
Example 7
Qui est cette femme ?
Who is this woman?
Example 8
Est-ce que tu aimes Paris ?
Do you like Paris?
Example 9
Tu viens demain ?
Are you coming tomorrow?
Example 10
À quelle heure commence le cours ?
What time does the class start?
Example 11
Où est-ce que vous travaillez ?
Where do you work?
Example 12
Avec qui vas-tu au cinéma ?
Who are you going to the cinema with?
Example 13
Depuis quand habitez-vous ici ?
Since when have you lived here?
Example 14
Quelle couleur préfères-tu ?
Which colour do you prefer?
Example 15
Pourquoi est-ce qu'il part tôt ?
Why is he leaving early?
15 exercises
Type the missing form, check it, or reveal the full answer and reason.
Exercise 1
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Write the complete question: J'habite à Paris. → ___ ?
Correct answer
Où habites-tu ?
Why?
Choose an appropriate French question structure and question word for the information being requested. Target structure: Où habites-tu.
Exercise 2
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Write the complete question: Je pars lundi. → ___ ?
Correct answer
Quand pars-tu ?
Why?
Choose an appropriate French question structure and question word for the information being requested. Target structure: Quand pars-tu.
Exercise 3
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Write the complete question: J'apprends le français parce que j'aime voyager. → ___ ?
Correct answer
Pourquoi apprends-tu le français ?
Why?
Choose an appropriate French question structure and question word for the information being requested. Target structure: Pourquoi apprends-tu.
Exercise 4
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Write the complete question: Il coûte 30 euros. → ___ ?
Correct answer
Combien coûte-t-il ?
Why?
Choose an appropriate French question structure and question word for the information being requested. Target structure: Combien.
Exercise 5
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Write the complete question: Je prends le train de 9 h. → ___ ?
Correct answer
Quel train prends-tu ?
Why?
Choose an appropriate French question structure and question word for the information being requested. Target structure: Quel train.
Exercise 6
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Write the complete question: Je vais au travail en bus. → ___ ?
Correct answer
Comment vas-tu au travail ?
Why?
Choose an appropriate French question structure and question word for the information being requested. Target structure: Comment.
Exercise 7
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Write the complete question: Cette femme est ma professeure. → ___ ?
Correct answer
Qui est cette femme ?
Why?
Choose an appropriate French question structure and question word for the information being requested. Target structure: Qui.
Exercise 8
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Write the complete question: Oui, j'aime Paris. → ___ ?
Correct answer
Est-ce que tu aimes Paris ?
Why?
Choose an appropriate French question structure and question word for the information being requested. Target structure: Est-ce que.
Exercise 9
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Write the complete question: Oui, je viens demain. → ___ ?
Correct answer
Tu viens demain ?
Why?
Choose an appropriate French question structure and question word for the information being requested. Target structure: Tu viens demain.
Exercise 10
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Write the complete question: Le cours commence à neuf heures. → ___ ?
Correct answer
À quelle heure commence le cours ?
Why?
Choose an appropriate French question structure and question word for the information being requested. Target structure: À quelle heure.
Exercise 11
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Write the complete question: Je travaille à Lyon. → ___ ?
Correct answer
Où est-ce que tu travailles ?
Why?
Choose an appropriate French question structure and question word for the information being requested. Target structure: Où est-ce que.
Exercise 12
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Write the complete question: Je vais au cinéma avec Paul. → ___ ?
Correct answer
Avec qui vas-tu au cinéma ?
Why?
Choose an appropriate French question structure and question word for the information being requested. Target structure: Avec qui.
Exercise 13
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Write the complete question: J'habite ici depuis 2024. → ___ ?
Correct answer
Depuis quand habites-tu ici ?
Why?
Choose an appropriate French question structure and question word for the information being requested. Target structure: Depuis quand.
Exercise 14
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Write the complete question: Je préfère le bleu. → ___ ?
Correct answer
Quelle couleur préfères-tu ?
Why?
Choose an appropriate French question structure and question word for the information being requested. Target structure: Quelle couleur.
Exercise 15
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Write the complete question: Il part tôt parce qu'il travaille demain. → ___ ?
Correct answer
Pourquoi est-ce qu'il part tôt ?
Why?
Choose an appropriate French question structure and question word for the information being requested. Target structure: Pourquoi est-ce que.
A2 REVIEW
27. Les articles partitifs
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English explanation
French uses du, de la and de l' for an unspecified amount of something, especially food, drink and other uncountable substances. Des is used for an unspecified plural quantity.
Use du before masculine singular nouns, de la before feminine singular nouns, and de l' before a vowel or silent h. Examples: du pain, de la soupe, de l'eau.
After a normal negative with pas, the partitive normally becomes de/d’: Je ne bois pas de café; Je ne veux pas d’eau. A useful exception is after être, where the article is normally kept: Ce n’est pas du café. This lesson is A2 review because these forms must be automatic before more complex A2 production.
Core rule: du / de la / de l' / des for unspecified quantity; after most negatives → de/d'.
Common mistake / exam tip: After a normal negative with pas, partitive and indefinite articles usually become de/d’: Je ne bois pas de café. After être, the article is normally kept: Ce n’est pas du café.
15 worked examples
Tap ▶ to hear any French example.Example 1
Je mange du pain.
I eat some bread.
Example 2
Elle boit de la soupe.
She drinks some soup.
Example 3
Nous achetons de l'eau.
We buy some water.
Example 4
Ils prennent des légumes.
They have some vegetables.
Example 5
Tu veux du fromage ?
Do you want some cheese?
Example 6
Je prépare de la salade.
I am preparing some salad.
Example 7
Elle achète de l'huile.
She buys some oil.
Example 8
Nous mangeons des fruits.
We eat some fruit.
Example 9
Il ne boit pas de café.
He doesn't drink coffee.
Example 10
Je n'achète pas de viande.
I don't buy meat.
Example 11
Vous prenez du thé.
You have some tea.
Example 12
On fait de la soupe.
We make some soup.
Example 13
Elle veut de l'argent.
She wants some money.
Example 14
Ils achètent des tomates.
They buy some tomatoes.
Example 15
Je ne veux pas d'eau.
I don't want any water.
15 exercises
Type the missing form, check it, or reveal the full answer and reason.
Exercise 1
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Je mange ___ pain.
Correct answer
Je mange du pain.
Why?
Choose the partitive article according to gender/number and sound. After a normal negative quantity, use de/d'. Target: du.
Exercise 2
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Elle boit ___ limonade.
Correct answer
Elle boit de la limonade.
Why?
Choose the partitive article according to gender/number and sound. After a normal negative quantity, use de/d'. Target: de la.
Exercise 3
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Nous achetons ___ huile.
Correct answer
Nous achetons de l'huile.
Why?
Choose the partitive article according to gender/number and sound. After a normal negative quantity, use de/d'. Target: de l'.
Exercise 4
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Ils prennent ___ légumes.
Correct answer
Ils prennent des légumes.
Why?
Choose the partitive article according to gender/number and sound. After a normal negative quantity, use de/d'. Target: des.
Exercise 5
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Tu veux ___ fromage ?
Correct answer
Tu veux du fromage ?
Why?
Choose the partitive article according to gender/number and sound. After a normal negative quantity, use de/d'. Target: du.
Exercise 6
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Je prépare ___ soupe.
Correct answer
Je prépare de la soupe.
Why?
Choose the partitive article according to gender/number and sound. After a normal negative quantity, use de/d'. Target: de la.
Exercise 7
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Elle achète ___ eau.
Correct answer
Elle achète de l'eau.
Why?
Choose the partitive article according to gender/number and sound. After a normal negative quantity, use de/d'. Target: de l'.
Exercise 8
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Nous mangeons ___ pommes.
Correct answer
Nous mangeons des pommes.
Why?
Choose the partitive article according to gender/number and sound. After a normal negative quantity, use de/d'. Target: des.
Exercise 9
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Il ne boit pas ___ café.
Correct answer
Il ne boit pas de café.
Why?
Choose the partitive article according to gender/number and sound. After a normal negative quantity, use de/d'. Target: de.
Exercise 10
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Je n'achète pas ___ viande.
Correct answer
Je n'achète pas de viande.
Why?
Choose the partitive article according to gender/number and sound. After a normal negative quantity, use de/d'. Target: de.
Exercise 11
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Vous prenez ___ thé.
Correct answer
Vous prenez du thé.
Why?
Choose the partitive article according to gender/number and sound. After a normal negative quantity, use de/d'. Target: du.
Exercise 12
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On fait ___ salade.
Correct answer
On fait de la salade.
Why?
Choose the partitive article according to gender/number and sound. After a normal negative quantity, use de/d'. Target: de la.
Exercise 13
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Elle veut ___ argent.
Correct answer
Elle veut de l'argent.
Why?
Choose the partitive article according to gender/number and sound. After a normal negative quantity, use de/d'. Target: de l'.
Exercise 14
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Ils achètent ___ tomates.
Correct answer
Ils achètent des tomates.
Why?
Choose the partitive article according to gender/number and sound. After a normal negative quantity, use de/d'. Target: des.
Exercise 15
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Je ne veux pas ___ eau.
Correct answer
Je ne veux pas d'eau.
Why?
Choose the partitive article according to gender/number and sound. After a normal negative quantity, use de/d'. Target: d'.
A2 REVIEW
28. Les déterminants possessifs
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English explanation
Possessive determiners show ownership or relationship: my, your, his, her, our, their. In French, the form agrees with the noun possessed, not with the owner.
Use mon/ma/mes, ton/ta/tes, son/sa/ses, notre/nos, votre/vos and leur/leurs. For example, Marie says mon frère and ma sœur; Paul also says mon frère and ma sœur.
The determiner agrees with the noun that is possessed, not with the owner. Also remember the sound rule before a feminine noun beginning with a vowel or silent h: mon amie, ton école, son histoire. This is an A2 review topic because these forms should be automatic in speaking and writing.
Core rule: Possessive form agrees with the possessed noun: mon frère / ma sœur / mes parents.
Common mistake / exam tip: A possessive determiner agrees with the thing possessed, not the owner. Before a feminine noun beginning with a vowel sound, use mon/ton/son: mon amie.
15 worked examples
Tap ▶ to hear any French example.Example 1
C'est mon frère.
He is my brother.
Example 2
Voici ma sœur.
Here is my sister.
Example 3
Ce sont mes parents.
These are my parents.
Example 4
Tu cherches ton téléphone.
You are looking for your phone.
Example 5
Elle parle à sa mère.
She is talking to her mother.
Example 6
Paul aime ses enfants.
Paul loves his children.
Example 7
Nous visitons notre grand-mère.
We are visiting our grandmother.
Example 8
Voici nos billets.
Here are our tickets.
Example 9
Vous prenez votre voiture.
You are taking your car.
Example 10
Où sont vos clés ?
Where are your keys?
Example 11
Ils vendent leur maison.
They are selling their house.
Example 12
Elles parlent à leurs amis.
They are talking to their friends.
Example 13
Je téléphone à mon amie.
I am calling my female friend.
Example 14
Tu vas à ton école.
You are going to your school.
Example 15
Elle raconte son histoire.
She tells her story.
15 exercises
Type the missing form, check it, or reveal the full answer and reason.
Exercise 1
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C'est ___ frère. (my)
Correct answer
C'est mon frère.
Why?
The possessive determiner agrees with the noun possessed in gender and number. Before a feminine vowel sound, use mon/ton/son. Target: mon.
Exercise 2
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Voici ___ sœur. (my)
Correct answer
Voici ma sœur.
Why?
The possessive determiner agrees with the noun possessed in gender and number. Before a feminine vowel sound, use mon/ton/son. Target: ma.
Exercise 3
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Ce sont ___ parents. (my)
Correct answer
Ce sont mes parents.
Why?
The possessive determiner agrees with the noun possessed in gender and number. Before a feminine vowel sound, use mon/ton/son. Target: mes.
Exercise 4
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Tu cherches ___ téléphone. (your, singular)
Correct answer
Tu cherches ton téléphone.
Why?
The possessive determiner agrees with the noun possessed in gender and number. Before a feminine vowel sound, use mon/ton/son. Target: ton.
Exercise 5
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Elle parle à ___ mère. (her)
Correct answer
Elle parle à sa mère.
Why?
The possessive determiner agrees with the noun possessed in gender and number. Before a feminine vowel sound, use mon/ton/son. Target: sa.
Exercise 6
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Paul aime ___ enfants. (his)
Correct answer
Paul aime ses enfants.
Why?
The possessive determiner agrees with the noun possessed in gender and number. Before a feminine vowel sound, use mon/ton/son. Target: ses.
Exercise 7
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Nous visitons ___ grand-mère. (our)
Correct answer
Nous visitons notre grand-mère.
Why?
The possessive determiner agrees with the noun possessed in gender and number. Before a feminine vowel sound, use mon/ton/son. Target: notre.
Exercise 8
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Voici ___ billets. (our)
Correct answer
Voici nos billets.
Why?
The possessive determiner agrees with the noun possessed in gender and number. Before a feminine vowel sound, use mon/ton/son. Target: nos.
Exercise 9
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Vous prenez ___ voiture. (your, formal/plural)
Correct answer
Vous prenez votre voiture.
Why?
The possessive determiner agrees with the noun possessed in gender and number. Before a feminine vowel sound, use mon/ton/son. Target: votre.
Exercise 10
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Où sont ___ clés ? (your, formal/plural)
Correct answer
Où sont vos clés ?
Why?
The possessive determiner agrees with the noun possessed in gender and number. Before a feminine vowel sound, use mon/ton/son. Target: vos.
Exercise 11
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Ils vendent ___ maison. (their)
Correct answer
Ils vendent leur maison.
Why?
The possessive determiner agrees with the noun possessed in gender and number. Before a feminine vowel sound, use mon/ton/son. Target: leur.
Exercise 12
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Elles parlent à ___ amis. (their)
Correct answer
Elles parlent à leurs amis.
Why?
The possessive determiner agrees with the noun possessed in gender and number. Before a feminine vowel sound, use mon/ton/son. Target: leurs.
Exercise 13
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Je téléphone à ___ amie. (my)
Correct answer
Je téléphone à mon amie.
Why?
The possessive determiner agrees with the noun possessed in gender and number. Before a feminine vowel sound, use mon/ton/son. Target: mon.
Exercise 14
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Tu vas à ___ école. (your)
Correct answer
Tu vas à ton école.
Why?
The possessive determiner agrees with the noun possessed in gender and number. Before a feminine vowel sound, use mon/ton/son. Target: ton.
Exercise 15
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Elle raconte ___ histoire. (her)
Correct answer
Elle raconte son histoire.
Why?
The possessive determiner agrees with the noun possessed in gender and number. Before a feminine vowel sound, use mon/ton/son. Target: son.
CEFR A2
29. Parce que, comme, donc et alors
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English explanation
To explain a reason, A2 learners commonly use parce que, and can also use comme when the reason is placed first. Parce que answers 'why?': Je reste parce que je suis fatigué.
Comme often introduces the reason at the beginning of the sentence: Comme il pleut, nous restons ici. Puisque can express a reason already known or obvious, but parce que remains the safest general-purpose connector at A2.
For consequences, use donc, alors or c'est pourquoi. These connectors help build longer A2 sentences by linking a cause to its result: Je suis fatigué, donc je vais dormir.
Core rule: Cause: parce que / comme. Consequence: donc / alors / c'est pourquoi.
Common mistake / exam tip: Parce que / comme introduce a cause; donc / alors / c’est pourquoi introduce a result. Do not swap cause and consequence mechanically.
15 worked examples
Tap ▶ to hear any French example.Example 1
Je reste chez moi parce que je suis malade.
I am staying home because I am sick.
Example 2
Comme il pleut, nous prenons le bus.
As it is raining, we are taking the bus.
Example 3
Je prends un taxi parce que je suis en retard.
I am taking a taxi because I am late.
Example 4
Comme elle est fatiguée, elle va dormir.
As she is tired, she is going to sleep.
Example 5
Je suis fatigué, donc je vais me coucher.
I am tired, so I am going to bed.
Example 6
Il pleut, alors nous restons chez nous.
It is raining, so we are staying home.
Example 7
Elle a faim, donc elle prépare un sandwich.
She is hungry, so she makes a sandwich.
Example 8
Le bus est en retard, alors je marche.
The bus is late, so I walk.
Example 9
Je dois travailler demain, c'est pourquoi je rentre tôt.
I have to work tomorrow, which is why I am going home early.
Example 10
Nous sommes contents parce que nous sommes en vacances.
We are happy because we are on holiday.
Example 11
Comme le magasin est fermé, nous revenons demain.
As the shop is closed, we are coming back tomorrow.
Example 12
Il a oublié son parapluie, donc il est mouillé.
He forgot his umbrella, so he is wet.
Example 13
Elle ne vient pas parce qu'elle travaille.
She isn't coming because she is working.
Example 14
Comme j'ai du temps, je vais t'aider.
As I have time, I am going to help you.
Example 15
Le train est annulé, alors nous prenons le bus.
The train is cancelled, so we are taking the bus.
15 exercises
Type the missing form, check it, or reveal the full answer and reason.
Exercise 1
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Je reste à la maison ___ je suis malade.
Correct answer
Je reste à la maison parce que je suis malade.
Why?
Use a cause connector when explaining why something happens and a consequence connector when giving the result. Target: parce que.
Exercise 2
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___ il fait froid, je mets un manteau.
Correct answer
Comme il fait froid, je mets un manteau.
Why?
Use a cause connector when explaining why something happens and a consequence connector when giving the result. Target: Comme.
Exercise 3
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Elle prend le métro ___ sa voiture est en panne.
Correct answer
Elle prend le métro parce que sa voiture est en panne.
Why?
Use a cause connector when explaining why something happens and a consequence connector when giving the result. Target: parce que.
Exercise 4
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___ nous avons faim, nous allons manger.
Correct answer
Comme nous avons faim, nous allons manger.
Why?
Use a cause connector when explaining why something happens and a consequence connector when giving the result. Target: Comme.
Exercise 5
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J'ai sommeil, ___ je vais me coucher.
Correct answer
J'ai sommeil, donc je vais me coucher.
Why?
Use a cause connector when explaining why something happens and a consequence connector when giving the result. Target: donc.
Exercise 6
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Il pleut, ___ nous restons à la maison.
Correct answer
Il pleut, alors nous restons à la maison.
Why?
Use a cause connector when explaining why something happens and a consequence connector when giving the result. Target: alors.
Exercise 7
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Elle est malade, ___ elle ne travaille pas.
Correct answer
Elle est malade, donc elle ne travaille pas.
Why?
Use a cause connector when explaining why something happens and a consequence connector when giving the result. Target: donc.
Exercise 8
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Je suis en retard, ___ je prends un taxi.
Correct answer
Je suis en retard, alors je prends un taxi.
Why?
Use a cause connector when explaining why something happens and a consequence connector when giving the result. Target: alors.
Exercise 9
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Je dois me lever tôt, ___ je rentre maintenant.
Correct answer
Je dois me lever tôt, c'est pourquoi je rentre maintenant.
Why?
Use a cause connector when explaining why something happens and a consequence connector when giving the result. Target: c'est pourquoi.
Exercise 10
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Nous sommes heureux ___ nous partons en vacances.
Correct answer
Nous sommes heureux parce que nous partons en vacances.
Why?
Use a cause connector when explaining why something happens and a consequence connector when giving the result. Target: parce que.
Exercise 11
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___ le café est fermé, allons ailleurs.
Correct answer
Comme le café est fermé, allons ailleurs.
Why?
Use a cause connector when explaining why something happens and a consequence connector when giving the result. Target: Comme.
Exercise 12
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Il a raté le bus, ___ il marche.
Correct answer
Il a raté le bus, donc il marche.
Why?
Use a cause connector when explaining why something happens and a consequence connector when giving the result. Target: donc.
Exercise 13
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Elle reste chez elle ___ elle travaille demain.
Correct answer
Elle reste chez elle parce qu'elle travaille demain.
Why?
Use a cause connector when explaining why something happens and a consequence connector when giving the result. Target: parce que.
Exercise 14
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___ j'ai fini, je peux t'aider.
Correct answer
Comme j'ai fini, je peux t'aider.
Why?
Use a cause connector when explaining why something happens and a consequence connector when giving the result. Target: Comme.
Exercise 15
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Le train est complet, ___ nous prenons le suivant.
Correct answer
Le train est complet, alors nous prenons le suivant.
Why?
Use a cause connector when explaining why something happens and a consequence connector when giving the result. Target: alors.
CEFR A2
30. Le conditionnel de politesse
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English explanation
At A2, you need polite ways to ask for things in cafés, hotels, shops, stations and everyday services. French very often uses a few conditional forms to make a request softer and more courteous than a direct present-tense form.
The most useful chunks are je voudrais (“I would like”), j’aimerais (“I would like”), pourriez-vous… ? (“could you…?”), and est-ce que je pourrais… ? (“could I…?”). After these forms, use a noun or an infinitive depending on the sentence.
At this level, you do not need to master the entire conditional tense. Learn these high-frequency forms as functional patterns for ordering, booking, asking for help, requesting information and expressing a polite wish. Compare the tone: Je veux un café is direct; Je voudrais un café, s’il vous plaît is much more natural with a server.
Core rule: je voudrais / j’aimerais + noun or infinitive • pourriez-vous + infinitive ? • est-ce que je pourrais + infinitive ?
Common mistake / exam tip: Use these conditional forms to soften requests and wishes. At A2, focus on these high-frequency polite chunks rather than trying to master every conditional form.
15 worked examples
Tap ▶ to hear any French example.Example 1
Je voudrais un café, s’il vous plaît.
I would like a coffee, please.
Example 2
J’aimerais réserver une table pour deux.
I would like to book a table for two.
Example 3
Pourriez-vous m’aider, s’il vous plaît ?
Could you help me, please?
Example 4
Est-ce que vous pourriez parler plus lentement ?
Could you speak more slowly?
Example 5
Je voudrais acheter un billet pour Lyon.
I would like to buy a ticket to Lyon.
Example 6
J’aimerais visiter le musée demain.
I would like to visit the museum tomorrow.
Example 7
Pourriez-vous répéter la question ?
Could you repeat the question?
Example 8
Je voudrais essayer cette veste.
I would like to try on this jacket.
Example 9
Nous aimerions une chambre double.
We would like a double room.
Example 10
Pourriez-vous fermer la fenêtre ?
Could you close the window?
Example 11
J’aimerais prendre rendez-vous pour lundi.
I would like to make an appointment for Monday.
Example 12
Je voudrais savoir à quelle heure le train part.
I would like to know what time the train leaves.
Example 13
Est-ce que je pourrais payer par carte ?
Could I pay by card?
Example 14
Vous pourriez m’indiquer le chemin ?
Could you show me the way?
Example 15
On voudrait deux billets, s’il vous plaît.
We would like two tickets, please.
15 exercises
Type the missing form, check it, or reveal the full answer and reason.
Exercise 1
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Je ___ un café, s’il vous plaît. (vouloir, polite)
Correct answer
Je voudrais un café, s’il vous plaît.
Why?
Use « je voudrais » to make a polite request. It is softer and more natural here than « je veux ».
Exercise 2
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J’___ réserver une chambre. (aimer, polite)
Correct answer
J’aimerais réserver une chambre.
Why?
« J’aimerais + infinitive » is a common A2 pattern for expressing a polite wish.
Exercise 3
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___-vous m’aider ? (pouvoir, polite)
Correct answer
Pourriez-vous m’aider ?
Why?
The polite vous form is « pourriez-vous + infinitive ? ». In inversion, keep the hyphen.
Exercise 4
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Est-ce que vous ___ parler plus lentement ? (pouvoir, polite)
Correct answer
Est-ce que vous pourriez parler plus lentement ?
Why?
After « est-ce que vous », use « pourriez » to soften the request.
Exercise 5
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Nous ___ visiter le château. (aimer, polite)
Correct answer
Nous aimerions visiter le château.
Why?
With nous, the polite conditional form of aimer is « aimerions ».
Exercise 6
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Je ___ acheter ce livre. (vouloir, polite)
Correct answer
Je voudrais acheter ce livre.
Why?
Use « voudrais + infinitive » for a polite wish or request.
Exercise 7
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___-vous répéter, s’il vous plaît ? (pouvoir, polite)
Correct answer
Pourriez-vous répéter, s’il vous plaît ?
Why?
« Pourriez-vous… ? » is a standard polite request pattern.
Exercise 8
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J’___ prendre rendez-vous. (aimer, polite)
Correct answer
J’aimerais prendre rendez-vous.
Why?
Use « j’aimerais » before an infinitive to state a polite intention or wish.
Exercise 9
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On ___ une table près de la fenêtre. (vouloir, polite)
Correct answer
On voudrait une table près de la fenêtre.
Why?
With on, use the third-person singular conditional form « voudrait ».
Exercise 10
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Est-ce que je ___ essayer cette chemise ? (pouvoir, polite)
Correct answer
Est-ce que je pourrais essayer cette chemise ?
Why?
« Est-ce que je pourrais… ? » politely asks permission.
Exercise 11
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Vous ___ fermer la porte ? (pouvoir, polite)
Correct answer
Vous pourriez fermer la porte ?
Why?
In conversational French, « vous pourriez… ? » can make a polite request without inversion.
Exercise 12
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Je ___ savoir le prix. (vouloir, polite)
Correct answer
Je voudrais savoir le prix.
Why?
« Je voudrais savoir… » is a very useful polite information-request formula.
Exercise 13
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Mes parents ___ une chambre calme. (vouloir, polite)
Correct answer
Mes parents voudraient une chambre calme.
Why?
The plural subject takes « voudraient ».
Exercise 14
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Nous ___ partir un peu plus tard. (aimer, polite)
Correct answer
Nous aimerions partir un peu plus tard.
Why?
The nous conditional form is « aimerions ».
Exercise 15
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Est-ce que vous ___ me montrer le menu ? (pouvoir, polite)
Correct answer
Est-ce que vous pourriez me montrer le menu ?
Why?
Use « pourriez » after « vous » to make the request more courteous.
