Year 10 - French
Collègues et amis : the imperative
People and lifestyle: Au boulot
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils apply prior knowledge of irregular verbs, question-forming with question words, indefinite adjectives, interrogative adjectives and demonstrative adjectives. They will also deepen their understanding of relative clauses and learn how to form the imperative.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to use the imperative when talking to friends and in more formal situations to give instructions or advice.
Key Notes
- The imperative is used to tell somebody to do something, give commands and advice.
- The imperative is the 'tu', 'nous' and 'vous' present tense verb; for -er verbs, it is the 'tu' form minus the -s.
- The subject pronoun is not used e.g. Parle ! Negative elements go around the imperative verb e.g. Ne parle pas !
- It is important to distinguish between informal (tu) and formal (vous) situations when using the imperative.
Vocabulary To Learn
- imperative: a mood used to tell somebody to do something or give instructions or commands
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- The subject pronoun is used with the verb to make an imperative.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain what you can now say or understand in this lesson.
The imperative is used to tell somebody to do something, give commands and advice. The imperative is the 'tu', 'nous' and 'vous' present tense verb; for -er verbs, it is the 'tu' form minus the -s.
2. Define this key language word and use it in context. 'imperative'
a mood used to tell somebody to do something or give instructions or commands. Say or write it in a short sentence so you use the word actively.
3. Correct this common language-learning mistake.
Mistake: The subject pronoun is used with the verb to make an imperative. Correction: Imperative instructions do not include the subject pronoun e.g. Écoute ! Écoutez !
More Lessons In This Unit
- Au boulot : extended writing and speaking Study Guide
- Des industries françaises : relative clauses Study Guide
- Je voudrais postuler : extended speaking, role-play Study Guide
- Le chef : voir, boire, croire and faire in present, the imperative Study Guide
- Quel boulot ? past tense questions; interrogative and demonstrative adjectives Study Guide
- Quelques difficultés au travail : past tense questions, indefinite adjectives Study Guide
- Travailler en France: questions in present tense, relative clauses Study Guide
- Une industrie qui m'intéresse: extended writing and speaking Study Guide
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