đ Both Levels: All vocabulary on this page is useful for CE preparation. Level 1 students should focus on the most common/essential words first. Level 2 students need to know all vocabulary shown.
đ Sentence Builders
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Basic Information
| French | English |
|---|---|
| le nom | name |
| le prénom | first name |
| le nom de famille | surname |
| un anniversaire | birthday |
| une adresse | address |
| l'Angleterre (f.) | England |
Physical Description
Size & Build
| French | English |
|---|---|
| grand(e) | tall / big |
| petit(e) | short / small |
| moyen(ne) | medium height |
| mince | thin / slim |
| gros(se) | fat |
| costaud | strong / sturdy |
Hair & Eyes
| French | English |
|---|---|
| les cheveux (m.) | hair |
| les yeux (m.) | eyes |
| les lunettes (f.) | glasses |
| blond(e) | blond |
| brun(e) | brown / dark-haired |
| noir(e) | black |
| blanc(he) | white |
| gris(e) | grey |
| long(ue) | long |
| court(e) | short |
| raide | straight |
| frisé(e) | curly |
Colors
| French | English |
|---|---|
| bleu(e) | blue |
| vert(e) | green |
| rouge | red |
| jaune | yellow |
| rose | pink |
| marron | brown |
| clair(e) | light |
| foncé(e) | dark |
Personality
| French | English |
|---|---|
| jeune | young |
| beau / belle | handsome / beautiful |
| joli(e) | pretty |
| heureux / heureuse | happy |
| malheureux / malheureuse | unhappy |
| sportif / sportive | sporty |
| intelligent(e) | clever / intelligent |
| préféré(e) | favourite |
Clothes (Les VĂȘtements)
| French | English |
|---|---|
| les vĂȘtements (m.) | clothes |
| un uniforme | uniform |
| la chemise | shirt |
| le pull | jumper |
| le pantalon | trousers |
| le chemisier | blouse |
| la jupe | skirt |
| la robe | dress |
| la veste | jacket |
| le t-shirt | t-shirt |
| le jean | jeans |
| le short | shorts |
| la chaussette | sock |
| la chaussure | shoe |
| la sandale | sandal |
| les baskets (m.) | trainers |
| un anorak | anorak |
| le chapeau | hat |
| la cravate | tie |
| le collant | tights |
| un imperméable | raincoat |
| le pyjama | pyjamas |
Describing Clothes
| French | English |
|---|---|
| Ă la mode | fashionable |
| en coton | made of cotton |
| en laine | made of wool |
| en cuir | made of leather |
Key Verbs
| French | English |
|---|---|
| s'appeler | to be called |
| habiter | to live |
| avoir | to have |
| porter | to wear |
| aimer | to like |
| détester | to hate |
| penser | to think |
Sentence Builder: Introducing Yourself
Build sentences by combining elements from each section:
Name & Age
Je m'appelle + [name] = My name is...
J'ai + [age] + ans = I am ... years old
J'habite + [place] = I live in...
Physical Description
Je suis + [adjective]
Je suis assez grande = I am quite tall
Je suis petit, mais costaud = I am small but strong
J'ai les cheveux + [description]
J'ai les cheveux blonds et courts = I have short blond hair
J'ai les cheveux longs et bruns = I have long brown hair
J'ai les yeux + [color]
J'ai les yeux bleus = I have blue eyes
Je porte les lunettes = I wear glasses
Personality & Interests
J'aime + [noun] = I like...
J'aime le sport, surtout le ski = I like sport, especially skiing
J'adore le rugby = I love rugby
Example Descriptions
Je m'appelle Marie. J'ai douze ans. J'habite Lyon. J'aime le sport, surtout le ski.
= My name is Marie. I am twelve years old. I live in Lyon. I like sports, especially skiing.
Je suis assez grande. Je porte les lunettes. J'ai les cheveux blonds et courts et je vais porter un pull rouge et une jupe bleue.
= I'm quite tall. I wear glasses. I have short, blonde hair and I'm going to wear a red sweater and a blue skirt.
Je suis petit, mais costaud. J'adore le rugby. Je suis heureux parce que pour mon anniversaire je vais au Stade de France avec mon pĂšre.
= I am small but strong. I love rugby. I am excited because for my birthday I am going to the Stade de France with my father.
Useful Phrases
- comme = as / like
- surtout = above all / especially
- Ă mon avis = in my opinion
- généralement = generally
đŻ Random Sentence Practice
Translate the sentence before time runs out! Write your answer on paper.
Practice Activities
đ Exercise 1: Create Your Profile Card (15 mins)
Writing Practice:
- On paper, create a profile card about yourself in French
- Include: Name, age, birthday, where you live, physical description, 2 personality traits, favorite hobby
- Example: "Je m'appelle Sophie. J'ai treize ans. Mon anniversaire est le 15 mars. J'habite Ă Londres. Je suis assez grande avec les cheveux longs et bruns. J'ai les yeux verts. Je suis sportive et bavarde. J'adore le tennis."
- Use at least 8 different adjectives
- Check: Did you make all adjectives agree? (grande not grand, sportive not sportif)
đš Exercise 2: Design Your French Avatar (20 mins)
Dual Coding:
- Draw a character and label 10 physical features in French with correct genders
- Example labels: les cheveux blonds (m.), les yeux bleus (m.), le nez, la bouche, les oreilles (f.), grande, mince
- Add speech bubbles with personality descriptions: "Je suis intelligent mais timide"
- Test yourself: Cover the labels and try to remember them all
đ Exercise 3: Adjective Agreement Flashcards (15 mins)
Grammar Focus:
- Create cards for 10 adjectives: Front = masculine form, Back = all four forms
- Example - Front: sportif | Back: sportif / sportive / sportifs / sportives
- Include: grand, petit, intelligent, bavard, sportif, actif, heureux, sérieux
- Quiz yourself: Can you write all four forms without looking?
âïž Exercise 4: Translation Challenge (10 mins)
Active Recall:
- "My name is Thomas and I am 12 years old"
- "I have short brown hair and green eyes"
- "I am quite tall and slim"
- "My sister is small but very sporty"
- "I am intelligent and hardworking but sometimes lazy"
Write your answers, then check the vocabulary above!
đŁïž Exercise 5: Speed Dating Introduction (10 mins)
Speaking Practice:
- Write a 30-second introduction about yourself in French
- Include: name, age, appearance (2 features), personality (2 traits), one hobby
- Time yourself - can you say it in under 30 seconds?
- Record yourself on your phone and listen back - are you pronouncing everything correctly?