FLVS Module 6 Review Flashcards
What is the capital and main city of the Alsace region in northeastern France?
Strasbourg
What reflects the influence of neighboring Germany?
The buildings lining the Ill River
What is the core of Strasbourg, the Grande Île filled with?
the island is filled with museums, cathedrals, industry, and markings of its past and present.
What groups has Strasbourg been under the rule of?
Celts, Alemanni, Huns, Franks, and Romans.
The history of Strasbourg dates back to when?
prehistoric times.
Dominating Strasbourg’s skyline and a symbol of its history, and an example of Gothic architecture begun in the twelfth century is what?
Strasbourg Cathedral, Notre Dame de Strasbourg
Upon its completion in the 1400s, Strasbourg Cathedral became what?
The world’s tallest building, surpassing the Great Pyramid of Giza.
Today, Strasbourg Cathedral is known as what?
One of the tallest churches in the world.
What is Strasbourg Cathedral best known for?
Its astronomical clock.
What is the astronomical clock? What does it do?
Displays the accurate placement of the sun and moon, including the eclipses. Each day at midday, the clock reveals figures of Christ and the Apostles.
During the 1400s, when Strasbourg Cathedral was completed, it is reported that German-born Johannes Gutenberg invented what? What did the invention lead to?
the printing press in Strasbourg. This invention led to the first mass production of printed books, including the Gutenberg Bible.
When had Strasbourg grown and began expanding beyond its island banks?
As early as the 13th century
To link the island to the shores across the river and to fortify its defense of the waterway, construction began on what?
“les ponts couverts,” covered bridges.
Why were the original wooden roofs on the “pont couverts” were removed?
Because of changing transportation and artillery throughout history.
What modes of transportation can be used in Strasbourg?
The Ill River, walking, bicycling, taxis, and more. A street-level train system, operated since 1994, can also be used.
Strasbourg serves as one of the __ ports on the Rhine.
largest
Today, Strasbourg houses how many institutions? What are some of these?
More than 20 international institutions. Among those are the European Science Foundation, the Assembly of European Regions, the International Institute of Human Rights and the European Parliament.
Where is Carcassone located?
the south of France
When do the canals date from?
the 17th century.
What are the canals used for?
They were (and still are) the gateway from the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean. You can ride a barge or riverboat on the canal and enjoy the countryside.
Why was the castle of Carcassone very difficult to attack?
It rests upon a high hill above the city, which makes it very difficult to attack without the knowledge of the townspeople. It also had many gates.
Where can you see the Roman influence?
The Romanesque capitals (or pillars, as you call them) are still standing. Some of the towers also demonstrate the classic Roman design with arrow slits visible to shoot down enemies when Carcassone was under attack.
Here is a park.
Voici un parc
And here is a stadium for games.
Et voici un stade pour les jeux.
Here is a café. Are you hungry?
Voici, un café. Tu as faim?
We dine well in this elegant restaurant.
On dîne bien dans ce restaurant élégant.
We study a lot in middle school.
On étudie beaucoup dans un collège.
These are students in a high school.
Ce sont des étudiants dans un lycée.
Look at this pretty tree.
Regarde ce joli arbre.
These pretty flowers are roses.
Ces belles fleurs sont des roses.
This avenue is a street.
Cette avenue c’est une rue.
We cross the river on a bridge.
On traverse la rivière sur un pont.
If you have a question, you ask the question.
Si tu as une question, tu poses la question.
The students are crossing the street.
Les étudiants traversent la rue.
The tourists are arriving.
Les touristes arrivent.
There are some tourists.
Voilà des touristes.
There is a movie theater.
Voilà un cinéma.
There is a theater.
Voilà un théâtre.
We enter the Louvre by the Pyramid.
On entre dans le Louvre par la Pyramide.
These are some leaves.
Ce sont des feuilles.
This is a policeman.
C’est un agent de police.
France is far from the United States.
La France est loin des Etats-Unis.
France is near Spain.
La France est près de l’Espagne.
Turn right.
Tournez à droite.
Turn left.
Tournez à gauche.
Continue straight ahead.
Continuez tout droit.
Here is my address.
Voici mon adresse.
I live in a house.
J’habite dans une maison.
a corner
un coin
a museum
un musée
“une école” is what kind of school?
children up to age 10, like elementary school in the US.
“Un collège” is what kind of school?
a middle school for students 11–14 years old.
“Un lycée” is what kind of school?
high school.
transportation
le transport
a car
une voiture
a bus
un autobus
a motorbike
une moto
a bike
un vélo
a semi
un camion
a mini-van
une camionnette
a boat
un bateau
a train
un train
an airplane
un avion
a helicopter
un hélicoptère
a tractor
un tracteur
by foot
à pied
a taxi
un taxi
a sports car
une voiture rapide
a slow car
une voiture lente
Il est midi.
It is noon.
Il est une heure.
It is one o’clock.
Il est deux heures.
It is two o’clock.
Il est trois heures.
It is three o’clock.
Il est quatre heures.
It is four o’clock.
Il est cinq heures.
It is five o’clock.
Il est six heures.
It is six o’clock.
Il est sept heures.
It is seven o’clock.
Il est huit heures.
It is eight o’clock.
Il est neuf heures.
It is nine o’clock.
Il est dix heures.
It is ten o’clock.
Il est onze heures.
It is eleven o’clock.
Il est minuit.
It is midnight.
Il est trois heures cinq
It is 3:05.
Il est six heures et quart
It is 6:15.
Il est midi et demi
It is half past noon.
Il est quatre heures et demie
It is 4:30.
Il est onze moins vingt-cinq
It is 25 to eleven.
Il est deux heures moins quart
It is a quarter to two.
Il est midi
It’s noon.
heure
hour (o’clock)
Quelle heure est-il?
what time is it?
et quart
a quarter past
et demi(e)-
half past
moins
minus (to)
Is Demie masculine or feminine and is it used with heure or midi/minuit?
It is feminine and used with heure because it is feminine.
Is Demi masculine or feminine and is it used with heure or midi/minuit?
It is masculine and used with midi and minuit because they are masculine.
Is Heure singular or plural and is used only for what time?
It is singular and is used only for 1 o’clock.
Is Heures singular or plural and is used for what time?
It is plural and is used for every other time.
a play
une pièce
an actress
une actrice
an actor
un acteur
a concert
un concert
a female singer
une chanteuse
a male singer
un chanteur
a movie
un film
a song
une chanson
boring
ennuyeux (ennuyeuse)
happy
heureux (heureuse)
famous/well known
célèbre
unknown
inconnu (inconnue)
We use “être à” in French to do what?
Show to whom something belongs.
When you use “être à”, what forms are used? Why?
When we use this construction, we generally see only the forms “est” and “sont” since we are speaking about third person items.
First cross out the –er, then add what?
Je/j' --e Nous --ons Tu --es Vous --ez Il/Elle/On --e Ills/Elles --ent
aimer
to like, to love
arriver
to arrive
chanter
to sing
danser
to dance
demander
to ask
détester
to detest, to hate
donner
to give
écouter
to listen to
entrer
to enter
étudier
to study
habiter
to live
louer
to rent
manger
to eat
Parler
to speak
rentrer
to re-enter
rester
to stay
tourner
to turn
travailler
to work
traverser
to cross
dîner
to dine
préparer
to prepare
When “à” is followed by “le” or “les,” the words combine to form what?
“au” or “aux”
Is there a contraction when “à” is followed by “la” or “l’”?
No
You can use what to ask and tell to whom something belongs?
a form of “être” + “à”
