Mastering French grammar can seem daunting, but with these essential expressions, you'll be well on your way to becoming proficient in no time. This sheet covers a range of topics from basic sentence structure to more complex grammatical concepts.
| French Expression | English Translation | Example in French |
|---|---|---|
| Pas de quoi | No big deal | C'est fini, pas de quoi. (It's over, no big deal.) |
| S'il vous plaît | Please | Pouvez-vous m'aider, s'il vous plaît? (Can you help me, please?) |
| Je ne sais pas | I don't know | J'ai oublié mon mot de passe, je ne sais pas ce que c'est. (I forgot my password, I don't know what it is.) |
| N'importe quoi | Nothing in particular | J'ai fait des courses, n'importe quoi pour le week-end. (I went shopping for the weekend, nothing in particular.) |
| Lorsque | When | J'irai au parc lorsque le soleil sera sorti. (I'll go to the park when the sun is out.) |
| Car | Because | J'ai pris un taxi car il faisait trop froid pour marcher. (I took a taxi because it was too cold to walk.) |
| Au cas où | In case | J'emmène mon sac à dos au cas où je besoinrai de quelque chose. (I'm bringing my backpack in case I need something.) |
| Si j'avais su | If only I had known | Si j'avais su qu'il allait faire si beau, j'aurais apporté mon parapluie. (If only I had known it was going to be so beautiful, I would have brought my umbrella.) |
| J'ai envie de | I want to | J'ai envie de partir à la mer pour le week-end. (I want to go to the sea for the weekend.) |
| Je suis désolé(e) | I'm sorry | Je suis désolé, j'ai oublié votre anniversaire. (I'm sorry, I forgot your birthday.) |
A1-A2 / B1-B2 — This vocabulary sheet is designed for learners who have a solid foundation in French grammar and are looking to expand their knowledge of more complex grammatical structures.
To remember the expression "Lorsque," think of the phrase "Look when" - it'll help you associate the word with its meaning!
Fill in the blank: Je ________________ aller au parc lorsque le soleil sera sorti. (I will ___________ go to the park when the sun is out.)
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