The environment: -RE verbs in the present, adjectives

What is the environment in French?

L’environnement.

What is an -re verb in French?

A verb ending in “-re” that follows a conjugation pattern.

What does “vendre” mean in English?

To sell.

What does “attendre” mean in English?

To wait.

What does “répondre” mean in English?

To answer.

How do regular -re verbs usually end with “je”?

-s.

How do regular -re verbs usually end with “tu”?

-s.

How do regular -re verbs usually end with “il/elle”?

No ending.

How do regular -re verbs usually end with “nous”?

-ons.

How do regular -re verbs usually end with “vous”?

-ez.

How do regular -re verbs usually end with “ils/elles”?

-ent.

How do you say “I answer” in French?

Je réponds.

How do you say “we wait” in French?

Nous attendons.

What is the present tense used for in French?

Actions happening now or regularly.

What is verb conjugation?

Changing verb endings to match the subject.

What is an adjective in French?

A word describing a noun.

Why do adjectives change in French?

They must agree with gender and number.

What is adjective agreement?

Changing adjectives to match the noun.

How do you make most adjectives feminine in French?

Add “e”.

How do you make most adjectives plural in French?

Add “s”.

What is the French word for “polluted”?

Pollué.

What is the feminine form of “pollué”?

Polluée.

What is the French word for “clean”?

Propre.

What is the French word for “dangerous”?

Dangereux.

What is the feminine form of “dangereux”?

Dangereuse.

What is the French word for “recycling”?

Le recyclage.

What is the French word for “pollution”?

La pollution.

What is the French word for “planet”?

Planète.

What is the French word for “nature”?

Nature.

How do you say “The environment is important” in French?

L’environnement est important.

How do you say “The oceans are polluted” in French?

Les océans sont pollués.

Why does “pollués” end with “s”?

It agrees with plural nouns.

What is the French word for “forest”?

Forêt.

What is the French word for “animals”?

Animaux.

What is the French word for “climate change”?

Le changement climatique.

How do you say “We protect nature” in French?

Nous protégeons la nature.

What does “protéger” mean in French?

To protect.

Why does “protégeons” include an extra “e”?

To keep the soft “g” sound before “o”.

What is the French word for “waste”?

Déchets.

What is the French word for “energy”?

Énergie.

What is the French word for “renewable energy”?

Énergie renouvelable.

How do you say “I recycle at home” in French?

Je recycle à la maison.

What is the French word for “water”?

Eau.

How do you say “clean water” in French?

Eau propre.

What is the French word for “dirty”?

Sale.

What is the feminine form of “sale”?

Sale.

What is the French word for “earth” or “world”?

Monde or Terre depending on context.

Why are environmental topics useful in French learning?

They develop vocabulary for global issues and opinions.

What is the French phrase for “we must”?

Nous devons.

What does “devoir” mean in French?

To have to or must.

How do you say “We must protect the planet” in French?

Nous devons protéger la planète.

What is the difference between singular and plural adjectives?

Plural adjectives describe more than one noun.

Why is repetition important in French grammar?

It helps patterns become automatic.

How can flashcards help with French adjectives and verbs?

They improve recall of vocabulary and agreement rules.

What is the best way to improve French speaking?

Practising full sentences regularly.