Term
Verb: Être (to be) - Present Tense
Definition
Je suis (I am), Tu es (You are - informal), Il/Elle/On est (He/She/One is), Nous sommes (We are), Vous êtes (You are - formal/plural), Ils/Elles sont (They are). Public
French A1/A2 - Core Vocabulary & Grammar Essentials
Unlock essential French for beginners! Master core A1/A2 vocabulary, fundamental grammar, and practical phrases for travel, basic conversations, and building a strong language foundation.
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Common Greetings
Definition
Bonjour (Hello/Good day), Salut (Hi/Bye - informal), Bonsoir (Good evening), Bonne nuit (Good night), Au revoir (Goodbye), À bientôt (See you soon).
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Basic Introductions & Courtesy
Definition
Comment ça va? (How are you?), Ça va bien, merci (I'm fine, thank you), S'il vous plaît (Please), Merci (Thank you), Excusez-moi (Excuse me/Sorry).
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Definite Articles (Le, La, L', Les)
Definition
Used for specific nouns.
Le (masculine singular), La (feminine singular), L' (singular before a vowel/h mute), Les (plural for both genders).- Ex:
Le livre(The book),La table(The table),L'hôtel(The hotel),Les enfants(The children).
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Indefinite Articles (Un, Une, Des)
Definition
Used for non-specific nouns.
Un (masculine singular), Une (feminine singular), Des (plural for both genders).- Ex:
Un homme(A man),Une femme(A woman),Des amis(Some friends).
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Gender Agreement (Nouns & Adjectives)
Definition
French nouns have a gender (masculine/feminine). Adjectives must agree in gender and number with the noun they modify.
- Ex:
Un grand homme(A tall man),Une grande femme(A tall woman). Adjectives ending in -e usually don't change for feminine (e.g.,rouge).
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High-Frequency Nouns (People & Places)
Definition
Un homme (a man), Une femme (a woman), Un enfant (a child), Une ville (a city), Une rue (a street), Un restaurant (a restaurant), Un hôtel (a hotel).Term
High-Frequency Nouns (Food & Drink)
Definition
L'eau (water), Le pain (bread), Le café (coffee), Le thé (tea), Le vin (wine), Le fromage (cheese), Le fruit (fruit).Related Flashcard Sets
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