Talk in French Week 2 day1 definite, indefinite articles, last letter rules

Question 1

When is the definite article” Les” used?

Answer 1

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

Question 2

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.

Question 3

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*

Question 4

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

Question 5

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.

Question 6

The (plural)

Answer 6

Les “lee”

Question 7

Indefinite articles

un cochon (masculine singular) - a pig

des cochons (masculine plural) - pigs

une table (feminine singular) - a table

des tables (feminines plural) - tables

Answer 7

Des (plural masculine or femininie -“Dee”

Question 8

du = de + le

“de+ les”= “des”

Question 9

To eat

Answer 9

Manger- “mon Gee”

Question 10

I eat

Answer 10

Je mange- “Je monge”

Question 11

You eat

Answer 11

Tu Manges- “Tu monge”

Question 12

He/She eats

Answer 12

Il/Elle mange= “eel/L monge”

Question 13

We eat

Answer 13

Nous mangeons- “ monjon”

Question 14

You eat

Answer 14

mangez-“vous monjay”

Question 15

They eat

Answer 15

Ils/elles mangent- “eel/l monge”

Question 16

To drink

Answer 16

Boire- “Bwar”

Question 17

I drink

Answer 17

Je bois- “Je Bwah”

Question 18

You drink

Answer 18

Tu bois-“tu Bwah”

Question 19

He/She drink

Answer 19

il/elle boit- “eel/l Bwah”

Question 20

We drink

Answer 20

Nous buvons- “bee von”

Question 21

You drink

Answer 21

Vous buvez- “boo vay”

Question 22

They drink

Answer 22

Ils/Elles boivent- “bawav”

Question 23

Breakfast

Answer 23

petit-déjeuner- “dee jer knee”

Question 24

Lunch

Answer 24

Le déjeuner- “dee jer knee”

Question 25

Supper

Answer 25

Le souper- "ler sue pay"

Question 26

Dinner

Answer 26

Le dîner- "Dee nay"

Question 27

outside

Answer 27

dehors

Question 28

why

Answer 28

pourquoi

Question 29

why not

Answer 29

pourquoi pas

Question 30

with

Answer 30

avec

Question 31

maybe

Answer 31

peut-être

Question 32

sausage

Answer 32

saucisses

Question 33

ice cream

Answer 33

les glaces

Question 34

especially

Answer 34

surtout

Question 35

fruits

Answer 35

fruits

Question 36

to add

Answer 36

ajouter- " ah jou tay"

Question 37

Further, more

Answer 37

davantage

Question 38

recipe

Answer 38

recette

Question 39

to season

Answer 39

assaisonner- "ah say zoo knee"

Question 40

you can

Answer 40

vous pouvez- "poo vay"

Question 41

your dish (meal)

Answer 41

votre plat

Question 42

to beat

Answer 42

battre- "bat tra"

Question 43

to beat them all

Answer 43

pour les battre tous.

Question 44

to butter

Answer 44

beurrer-"burr ray"

Question 45

You can butter

Answer 45

Vous pouvez beurrer

Question 46

These little buns

Answer 46

ces petits pains

Question 47

to boil

Answer 47

bouillir

Question 48

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

Answer 48

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

Question 49

to heat

Answer 49

chauffer-"show fay"

Question 50

These foods must be (needs to be) heated

Answer 50

Ces aliments doivent chauffer

Question 51

to cut

Answer 51

couper- cou pay

Question 52

before going out

Answer 52

avant de sortir

Question 53

all

Answer 53

tous

Question 54

to cook

Answer 54

cuisiner- qwee zene nay

Question 55

to cook

Answer 55

faire cuire

Question 56

to grill

Answer 56

griller- "grill lay"

Question 57

to mix

Answer 57

mélanger- may lan jay"

Question 58

to roast

Answer 58

rôtir- "row tee ah"

Question 59

to serve

Answer 59

servir- "ser vee ah"

Question 60

to slice

Answer 60

trancher-"Trah shay

Question 61

to pour

Answer 61

verser-"ver see"

Question 62

fish

Answer 62

le poisson

Question 63

chicken

Answer 63

le poulet- "poo lay"

Question 64

potatoes

Answer 64

les pommes de terre- lee pom du tear"

Question 65

vegetables

Answer 65

les légumes- "lee lee goo ma"

Question 66

cake

Answer 66

le gâteau "ler ga toe"

Question 67

yogurt

Answer 67

le yaourt

Question 68

eggs

Answer 68

les œufs- "ooh"

Question 69

butter

Answer 69

le beurre- ler burr"

Question 70

ham

Answer 70

le jambon- "jum bo"

Question 71

fries

Answer 71

les frites- "freet"

Question 72

milk

Answer 72

le lait- "ler lay"

Question 73

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Question 74

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.

Question 75

When is the last letter pronounced?

Answer 75

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. 2. 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.