Year 7 - French
What people do: 'faire' 3rd persons singular and plural
Everyday situations: plural 'faire'
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils expand their core verb lexicon with plural forms of 'faire'. With existing and new high frequency vocabulary, they apply this to say what people do in everyday situations. They learn some possessive adjectives and revisit intonation questions. Several SSC are revisited.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to use the 3rd persons singular and plural of 'faire' to describe activities.
Key Notes
- 'T' at the end of a word is usually silent but liaison means that we can pronounce it when followed by a vowel.
- To say 'he, she does' in the present tense, use '(il, elle) fait' (the 3rd person singular).
- To say 'they do' in the present tense, use '(ils, elles) font' (the 3rd person plural).
Vocabulary To Learn
- liaison: pronouncing a usually silent final consonant because a vowel follows
- faire: 'to do, doing', with two 3rd person forms - 'fait' ('he, she does') and 'font' ('they do')
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- 'Faire' always means 'to do' or 'to make'.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain what you can now say or understand in this lesson.
'T' at the end of a word is usually silent but liaison means that we can pronounce it when followed by a vowel. To say 'he, she does' in the present tense, use '(il, elle) fait' (the 3rd person singular).
2. Define this key language word and use it in context. 'liaison'
pronouncing a usually silent final consonant because a vowel follows. Say or write it in a short sentence so you use the word actively.
3. Correct this common language-learning mistake.
Mistake: 'Faire' always means 'to do' or 'to make'. Correction: 'Faire' has multiple meanings. 'To do' and 'to make' are the most common, but it can also mean 'to go' and 'to have', and it has other meanings in different verbal phrases.
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