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Talk in French Week 2 day1 Flashcards

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When is the definite article” Les” used?

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The article “Les” is used for all plural nouns regardless of gender.

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In French, the letter “h” at the beginning of a word is not pronounced, therefore words that begin with “h” are pronounced starting from the vowel, which is usually the next letter in the word.

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Definite articles:

le (masculine singular)

le tableau - the board

la (feminine singular)

la table - the table

l’ (before a vowel or h*, usually masculine)

l’hôtel - the hotel

les (plural) regardless of gender

les tableaux, les tables, les hôtels*

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Indefinite articles:

un (masculine singular)

un livre - a book

une (feminine singular)

une chaise - a chair

des (plural) regardless of gender

des livres, des chaises

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General Rules

A definite article like “La” or “Le” is used to refer to something specific, which means something that has already been mentioned in the conversation — you know exactly what you are talking about.

An indefinite article would be used for something that is not specific, such as “a chair.” If you were to be more specific about the chair, e.g. saying “the big, red chair”, then you would use a definite article instead of an indefinite one. The rules in French are mostly the same as in English.

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The (plural)

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Les “lee”

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Indefinite articles

un cochon (masculine singular) - a pig

des cochons (masculine plural) - pigs

une table (feminine singular) - a table

des tables (feminines plural) - tables

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Des (plural masculine or femininie -“Dee”

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du = de + le

“de+ les”= “des”

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To eat

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Manger- “mon Gee”

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I eat

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Je mange- “Je monge”

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You eat

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Tu Manges- “Tu monge”

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He/She eats

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Il/Elle mange= “eel/L monge”

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We eat

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Nous mangeons- “ monjon”

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You eat

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mangez-“vous monjay”

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They eat

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Ils/elles mangent- “eel/l monge”

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To drink

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Boire- “Bwar”

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I drink

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Je bois- “Je Bwah”

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You drink

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Tu bois-“tu Bwah”

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He/She drink

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il/elle boit- “eel/l Bwah”

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We drink

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Nous buvons- “boo von”

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You drink

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Vous buvez- “boo vay”

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They drink

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Ils/Elles boivent- “bawav”

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Breakfast

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ice-déjeuner- “dee jer knee”

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Lunch

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Le déjeuner- “dee jer knee”

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Supper

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Le souper- “ler sue pay”

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Dinner

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Le dîner- “Dee nay”

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outside

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dehors

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why

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pourquoi

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why not

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pourquoi pas

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with

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avec

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maybe

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peut-être

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sausage

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saucisses

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ice cream

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les glaces

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especially

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surtout

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fruits

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fruits

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to add

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ajouter- “ ah jou tay”

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Further, more

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davantage

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recipe

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recette

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to season

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assaisonner- “ah say zoo knee”

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you can

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vous pouvez- “poo vay”

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your dish (meal)

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votre plat

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to beat

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battre- “bat tra”

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to beat them all

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pour les battre tous.

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to butter

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beurrer-“burr ray”

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You can butter

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Vous pouvez beurrer

46
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These little buns

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ces petits pains

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to boil

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bouillir

48
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Add the rest of the ingredients and boil for 30 minutes.

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Ajoutez le reste des ingrédients et faites bouillir pendant 30 minutes.

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to heat

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chauffer-“show fay”

50
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These foods must be (needs to be) heated

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Ces aliments doivent chauffer

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to cut

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couper- cou pay

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before going out

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avant de sortir

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all

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tous

54
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to cook

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cuisiner- qwee zene nay

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to cook

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faire cuire

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to grill

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griller- “grill lay”

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to mix

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mélanger- may lan jay”

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to roast

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rôtir- “row tee ah”

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to serve

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servir- “ser vee ah”

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to slice

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trancher-“Trah shay

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to pour

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verser-“ver see”

62
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fish

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le poisson

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chicken

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le poulet- “poo lay”

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potatoes

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les pommes de terre- lee pom du tear”

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vegetables

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les légumes- “lee lee goo ma”

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cake

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le gâteau “ler ga toe”

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yogurt

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le yaourt

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eggs

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les œufs- “ooh”

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butter

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le beurre- ler burr”

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ham

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le jambon- “jum bo”

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fries

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les frites- “freet”

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milk

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le lait- “ler lay”

73
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Recording of my voice saved to talk in french folder

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French nouns are assigned a gender, which is either feminine or masculine, and the articles that precede it should match the gender of the nouns (feminine or masculine), as well as the count (singular or plural).

French definite articles are: Le (masculine singular), La (feminine singular), L’ (before a vowel or silent ‘h’ for singular), and Les (plural).

French indefinite articles are: Un (masculine singular), Une (feminine singular), and Des (plural).

The rules are similar to English grammar: you use definite articles if you are discussing something specific. You use indefinite articles for something more general.

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When is the last letter pronounced?

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Ah, the delightful dance of French pronunciation! 🇫🇷 Let’s unravel the mystery of those elusive final letters, shall we?

  1. General Rule: Most Final Consonants Are Silent:

In French, as a general rule, most consonants at the end of a word remain silent. They’re like introverts at a party—they prefer not to make a fuss.
So, if you encounter a word ending in a consonant, chances are you won’t hear it. It’s there, but it’s shy.

  1. Exceptions: When Do We Actually Pronounce the Last Letter?

While there’s no foolproof method to predict which letters will break their silence, here are some guidelines:
Vowels at the End: Except for unaccented E, vowels at the end of a word are usually pronounced. So, bid adieu to silent vowels!
C, R, L, and F: Most words ending in C, R, L, or F do pronounce that final consonant. They’re the extroverts of the French alphabet.
Adjectives: Here’s a twist—masculine adjectives often keep their final consonants silent, but when they become feminine, that consonant suddenly wants to be heard. It’s like a gender reveal party for consonants!
3. A Few Examples to Keep You on Your Toes:

un sac [sak] (a bag)
un décor [dékɔʁ] (a decoration)
neuf [nœf] (nine)
un fil [fil] (a thread)
4. Practice Makes Perfect:

Listen to native speakers, watch French movies, and immerse yourself in the language. Soon, you’ll develop an ear for those subtle nuances.
5. Bonus Tip: Liaisons!

Sometimes, even silent consonants wake up when they meet a vowel in the next word. These magical connections are called liaisons. For example:
Les amis [lez ami] (the friends) – The S in les links with the A in amis.

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