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Film Activity: Liaisons

• True or False Statements (with a partner):

  1. Madeleine Prévost wanted to kill Claire-Angèle to keep the family fortune. (True)

  2. Claire-Angèle is Alexis Prévost’s adoptive sister. (True)

  3. Henri took little Claire-Angèle to Quebec to save her life. (False)

  4. Claire-Angèle is the sister of Simone Gagner. (False)

  5. Madeleine confessed to her son Alexis before her death. (True)

  6. Claire is the heiress of the Prévost family fortune. (True)

Chapter 11G1 - Futur Simple Conjugation

• Verb Conjugations:

  • Avoir (to have):

    • j'aurai (I will have)

    • tu auras (you will have)

    • il aura (he will have)

    • nous aurons (we will have)

    • vous aurez (you will have)

    • ils auront (they will have)

  • Finir (to finish):

    • je finirai (I will finish)

    • tu finiras (you will finish)

    • il finira (he will finish)

    • nous finirons (we will finish)

    • vous finirez (you will finish)

    • ils finiront (they will finish)

  • Faire (to do/make):

    • je ferai (I will do/make)

    • tu feras (you will do/make)

    • il fera (he will do/make)

    • etc.

  • Aller (to go):

    • j'irai (I will go)

Chapter 11G2 - Sentence Translation

• Translate and complete sentences:

  • As soon as I finish my studies at OSU, I will…

  • When I find a job, I will…

  • If I pass this final exam, I will be…

  • Tomorrow, I am definitely going to…

  • Next summer, I will likely…

Chapter 12G1 - Daily Routine Writing

• Descriptive Sentences:

  • Exemple: À 7 h, je me réveille.

  • Other descriptions should follow a similar pattern:

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  • Find one commonality with your partner.

Chapter 12G1 - Evening Preparations

• Describe preparations before bed:

  • Exemple: Hier soir, je me suis lavé les cheveux à 11 heures.

  • Other descriptions:

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    • ---

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Cultural Corner

TGV in France

• Significance: The TGV (Train à Grande Vitesse) represents a practical and economic mode of transport for traveling within France.

• Launch Year: 1981

• Travel Efficiency: Paris to Lyon - 2 hours; Paris to London - under 3 hours (via Eurostar)

Snowbirds in Florida

• Definition: Quebecois who migrate to Florida during winter.

• Population: Over 500,000

• Cultural Impact: Presence of French speakers in Florida's businesses and media.

• Film Mention: Joannie Lafrenière’s film "Snowbirds" that documents this phenomenon.

Religious Terms in Quebec

• Major Influence: The Catholic Church has significantly influenced Quebec society.

• Cultural Double Meanings: Words like "ciboire" and "calice" can colloquially express strong emotions.

Iconic Hotels in Francophone World

• Château Frontenac: Located in Quebec; venue for historic meetings including Churchill and Roosevelt during WWII.

• La Mamounia: Marrakech's top-ranking hotel, known for luxury and famous guests.

• L'hôtel de la Poste: Saint-Louis, Senegal, historically linked to aviation.

Fashion and Haute Couture

• Paris as Fashion Capital: Hosts numerous fashion weeks showcasing both established designers and emerging talent.

• Innovative Designers: Imane Ayissi from Cameroon; Elie Saab from Lebanon— blending African and Middle Eastern cultures into haute couture.

Beauty Standards Across Cultures

• Western Ideal: Thinness is often equated with beauty in Western cultures.

• Alternative Views: In some African and Asian cultures, a fuller figure is seen as a symbol of wealth.

Evaluation Information

• Evaluation Access: Options to access the SEI (Student Evaluation of Instruction) via Carmen, OSU Mobile App, or email link.

Example Sentences for Chapter 11G1 - Futur Simple Conjugation

Avoir (to have):

• Quand j'aurai une voiture, je vais voyager. (When I will have a car, I will travel.)Finir (to finish):

• Je finirai mon devoir ce soir. (I will finish my homework tonight.)Faire (to do/make):

• Je ferai un gâteau pour l'anniversaire de ma mère. (I will make a cake for my mother's birthday.)Aller (to go):

• J'irai à la plage demain. (I will go to the beach tomorrow.)

Example Sentences for Chapter 11G2 - Sentence Translation

• As soon as I finish my studies at OSU, I will travel to France.

• When I find a job, I will start my career.

• If I pass this final exam, I will celebrate with my friends.

• Tomorrow, I am definitely going to see a movie.

• Next summer, I will likely visit my family in Quebec.

Example Sentences for Chapter 12G1 - Daily Routine Writing

• À 7 h, je me réveille et je prends un café. (At 7 am, I wake up and have a coffee.)

• À 8 h, je m'habille et je quitte la maison. (At 8 am, I get dressed and leave the house.)

Example Sentences for Chapter 12G1 - Evening Preparations

• Hier soir, je me suis brossé les dents avant de me coucher à 22 heures. (Last night, I brushed my teeth before going to bed at 10 pm.)

• Je me suis préparé un léger en-cas avant de me détendre. (I prepared a light snack before relaxing.)

Cultural Corner Example Sentences

• Le TGV a été lancé en 1981 et est un moyen de transport populaire en France. (The TGV was launched in 1981 and is a popular means of transport in France.)

• Il y a plus de 500 000 Québécois qui migrent en Floride chaque hiver. (There are over 500,000 Quebecois who migrate to Florida every winter.)

• L'église catholique a eu une grande influence sur la société québécoise. (The Catholic Church has had a significant influence on Quebec society.)

Using the French Relative Pronouns: qui, quand, que, dont

1. Qui

• Usage: Refers to people and is used as the subject of a relative clause.

• Example Sentence: La fille qui chante est ma sœur. (The girl who is singing is my sister.)

2. Quand

• Usage: Means "when" and is used to refer to time or a specific moment.

• Example Sentence: J'aime les jours quand il fait beau. (I love the days when it is nice out.)

3. Que

• Usage: Refers to people or things and is used as the direct object in a relative clause.

• Example Sentence: Voici le livre que j'ai acheté. (Here is the book that I bought.)

4. Dont

• Usage: Indicates possession and is used with nouns that require "of" in English.

• Example Sentence: C'est l'homme dont je parle. (This is the man of whom I am speaking).