French Vocabulary and Basic Grammar Review

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Vocabulary and grammar flashcards based on French lecture transcripts covering identity, verb conjugations (-ER, -IER, être, venir, s'appeler), formal/informal register, and daily activity verbs.

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Verbes en «-ER» (Je form)

To conjugate regular -ER verbs with the pronoun "Je", drop the -ER ending and add -E (e.g., Je travaille, Je marche). The final -E is not pronounced.

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Je + Vowel / Silent H (Elision)

The pronoun "Je" contracts to "J'" when immediately preceding a verb starting with a, e, i, o, u, or h (e.g., J'écoute, J'étudie).

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Verbes en «-IER» (Je form)

To conjugate verbs ending in -IER with the pronoun "Je", the verb takes the ending -IE (e.g., J'étudie, Je photocopie, Je remercie, Je copie).

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Être

French verb used to identify a person, animal, or object, state profession and nationality, or describe someone or something. Conjugated as: Je suis, Tu es, Il/Elle/On est, Nous sommes, Vous êtes, Ils/Elles sont.

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S'appeler

Pronominal verb used to state or ask someone's name. Conjugated as: Je m'appelle, Tu t'appelles, Il/Elle/On s'appelle, Nous nous appelons, Vous vous appelez, Ils/Elles s'appellent.

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Venir

French verb used to express where someone comes from. Conjugated as: Je viens, Tu viens, Il/Elle/On vient, Nous venons, Vous venez, Ils/Elles viennent.

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Langage courant (Asking Name)

Everyday informal questions used to ask someone's name, such as "Vous vous appelez comment ?", "Comment vous vous appelez ?", "Tu t'appelles comment?", or "Comment tu t'appelles?".

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Langage formel (Asking Name)

Formal phrasing used to ask someone's name, including "Comment vous appelez-vous?", "Comment t'appelles-tu?", "Quel est votre nom?", or "Quel est votre prénom?".

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Situation formelle (Tu vs. Vous)

The pronoun "Vous" (and question "Et vous?") is used in formal situations involving unknown people, professional relationships, or when addressing multiple people.

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Situation informelle (Tu vs. Vous)

The pronoun "Tu" (and question "Et toi?") is used in informal situations with family and friends.

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Ma nationalité vs. Mon pays

Nationality is stated using "Je suis…" followed by the adjective (e.g., Je suis français / française), whereas country of origin is stated using "Je viens de…" (e.g., Je viens de France).

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L'identité

Elements that form personal identity, including le nom (last name), le prénom (first name), la nationalité, le pays (country), la profession, l'âge, la date de naissance, la situation de famille, and l'adresse.

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Le prénom vs. Le nom

"Le prénom" refers to the first name (e.g., James), while "Le nom" refers to the surname or last name (e.g., Bond). Full self-introduction uses "Je m'appelle + prénom + nom".

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Travailler

French verb meaning to work (e.g., Je travaille dans une banque, Je travaille dans une entreprise française, Je travaille dans un restaurant).

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Manger

French verb meaning to eat (e.g., Je mange une pomme, Je mange un sandwich).

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Regarder

French verb meaning to watch (e.g., Je regarde la télévision, Je regarde un film).

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Écouter

French verb meaning to listen to (e.g., J'écoute la radio, J'écoute un CD).

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Jouer

French verb meaning to play (e.g., Je joue au tennis, Je joue au football).

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Étudier

French verb meaning to study (e.g., J'étudie l'anglais, J'étudie le français avec un professeur, J'étudie la grammaire).

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Photocopier

French verb meaning to photocopy (e.g., Je photocopie des documents).

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Habiter

French verb meaning to live or reside (e.g., J'habite à Paris).

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Professions (Masculine / Feminine forms)

Job titles given in both masculine and feminine forms: cuisinier / cuisinière (cook/chef), pâtissier / pâtissière (pastry chef), serveur / serveuse (waiter/waitress), and coiffeuse (hairdresser).