Year 10 - French
Des histoires diverses : Present tense with 'depuis'
Communication and the world around us: mon nouveau pays
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Unit Summary
This unit examines the use of direct and indirect object pronouns in the past tense, infinitives used as nouns, and the perfect tense when used as the equivalent of the present perfect. Furthermore, pupils will meet the present tense with depuis, être en train de, and venir de + infinitive.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to understand different life experiences of people living in countries where French is spoken.
Key Notes
- 'Depuis' can mean 'since' or 'for' in English.
- To talk about something that started in the past but continues today, we use the present tense + 'depuis'.
- The SSC [ui] in 'depuis' sounds like 'huit'.
- It's important to pay attention to French sounds and pronunciation rules such as liaison as you read aloud.
Vocabulary To Learn
- depuis: for, since
- [ui]: as pronounced in 'huit'
- liaison: pronouncing a usually silent final consonant because a word starting with a vowel follows
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- When using 'depuis' (for, since), sentences are framed in the past in French.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain what you can now say or understand in this lesson.
'Depuis' can mean 'since' or 'for' in English. To talk about something that started in the past but continues today, we use the present tense + 'depuis'.
2. Define this key language word and use it in context. 'depuis'
for, since. Say or write it in a short sentence so you use the word actively.
3. Correct this common language-learning mistake.
Mistake: When using 'depuis' (for, since), sentences are framed in the past in French. Correction: In French, when using 'depuis' to describe an action that started in the past but continues today, frame the sentence in the present tense.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Il faut agir : Infinitives as nouns Study Guide
- Il m'a aidé : Direct and indirect object pronouns in the past tense Study Guide
- Ils sont venus à Paris : Present perfect Study Guide
- La journée d'un jeune migrant : Extended writing and speaking Study Guide
- Mon voyage dangereux : Direct and indirect object pronouns in the past tense Study Guide
- Mon voyage dangereux : extended writing and speaking Study Guide
- Notre planète est en crise : infinitives as nouns, 'en train de' and 'venir de' Study Guide
- Un problème écologique : Extended writing and speaking, photo description Study Guide
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