The Ultimate Guide for The AP French Language and Culture Exam

La famille nucléaire

Nuclear family; a family structure consisting of two parents and their children.

La famille élargie

Extended family; a family structure that includes extended relatives beyond the nuclear family.

L'éducation

Education; the process of receiving or giving systematic instruction.

Le mariage

Marriage; a legally recognized union between individuals.

Le divorce

Divorce; the legal dissolution of a marriage.

L'amitié

Friendship; a close and mutual bond between individuals.

La femme

Woman; an adult female human.

L'homme

Man; an adult male human.

L'égalité des sexes

Gender equality; the state of equal ease of access to resources and opportunities regardless of gender.

La communication

Communication; the act of conveying information or expressing thoughts and feelings.

Le langage corporel

Body language; non-verbal communication through body movements and gestures.

Le dialogue

Dialogue; a conversation between two or more people.

S'adapter

To adjust to; to acclimate to or fit in with a new environment or situation.

S'assimiler

To become integrated into; to adopt the customs and values of a society.

Conserver ou maintenir

To preserve; to maintain something in its current state.

Remettre en question

To challenge; to raise doubts about something.

Développer

To develop; to grow or expand in size or scope.

Se conformer

To comply with; to follow the rules or expectations of a group.

Évoluer

To evolve; to develop or progress over time.

Se rendre compte de quelque chose

To realize; to become aware of something.