Grammar Explanation: Être + Nationality Flashcards
T or F. You capitalize nationalities used as adjectives.
False.
You do NOT capitalize nationalities used as adjectives.
Il est français.
He is French
Mon amie américiane.
My American friend.
In what situation do you capitalize nationalities?
You DO capitalize nationalities when they’re used as nouns AND referring to people.
Le français est une langue difficile.
French is a hard language. (not a person, therefore, NO capitalization).
Le Français là-bas est mon ami Pierre.
The French guy over there is my friend Pierre.
(Referring to a person, therefore, capitalize).
Les Chinois aiment le poulet.
Chinese people like chicken.
T or F. The verb “être” is used to express someone’s nationality.
True.
Je suis américaine.
I am american.
Tu es anglais.
You are english.
Il est français.
he is French
Erasmus est allemand.
Erasmus is german.
Elle est congolaise.
She is congolese.
What verb combination do you use to say you are “from” a place?
Venir + de (of, from)
Je viens des États-Unis.
I live in the United States.
Tu viens d’Angleterre.
You live in England.
Il vient de France.
He lives in France.
What do you use to say you “speak” the language?
Parler
Je parle anglais.
I speak english.
Tu parles anglais.
You speak english.
Il parle français.
He speaks french.
Il parle allemand.
He speaks German.
De quelle origine?
From where originally?
D’origine….
I am originally…
