French Culminating
Theme 1: Science and Technology.
You go to a shopping mall looking for a cell phone you need for texting. The saleswoman at La Gadgeterie tries to sell you all kinds of cell phones before offering you the model you need and that suits your personal budget.
Saleswoman: Greets you and asks you a question.
You (Customer): Also greet the saleswoman. State that you are looking to buy a mobile phone.
Saleswoman: She responds and makes an observation. She then asks you a question.
You (Customer): Answer the question with some detail. Ask her to see the phones she has.
Saleswoman: She describes what she has in stock. She then asks you a question.
You (Customer): Answer the question by saying you want to text.
Saleswoman: She answers your question and tries to convince you.
You (Customer): Refuse the offer and insist on the minimum.
Saleswoman: She answers you and presents you with a model. She then asks you a question.
You (Customer): Respond to the offer. Thank the saleslady and greet her.
Key words/phrases.
English | French |
|---|---|
To want/ I want | Vouloir / Je veux |
Cell phone | Cellulaire |
To buy | Acheter |
Budget | Budget |
How much/many? | Combien |
How much does it cost? | Combien ça coûte |
To have | avoir |
How many/much ______ does it have? | Combien de ______ a-t-il ? |
what would you like? | qu'est-ce que vous voudriez? |
Theme 2: Contemporary life
Your parents want to rent an apartment that belongs to them. A potential tenant calls and your parents are not there so you answer the phone
Potential tenant: He starts the conversation. He upheld the appeal. He asks two questions
You: Answer the questions.: Greet the tenant. Explain who you are.
Potential tenant: He reacts. He asks you three questions.
You: Answers questions.
Potential tenant: • They ask you five questions.
You: • Answer questions with details.
Potential tenant: • He asks you a question and gives you an explanation.
You: • Express your reaction.
Potential tenant: • They ask you three questions.
You: • Answer questions and greet the tenant.
Key words/phrases.
English | French |
|---|---|
Kitchen | Cuisine |
Bathroom | Salle de bain |
Living room | Salon |
Garage | Garage |
Balcony | Balcon |
Entryway | Entrée |
Dining room | Salle à manger |
Bedroom | Salle à coucher |
Closet | Placard |
How large is the _______? | Quelle est la taille du _____ ? |
The _____ is 1 by 1 meters. | Le _____ mesure 1 mètre sur 1 |
How much is the rent? | Combien coûte le loyer? |
The apartment is 2000 euros per month. | L'appartement coûte 2000 euros par mois. |
Theme 3: Contemporary life
You're American and you're planning to celebrate Halloween with a group of French friends. You call a French friend to invite her to this party.
Chantal: She starts the conversation and identifies herself.
You: Salute her. Identify yourself. Invite Chantel to the party.
Chantal: She asks for an explaination.
You: Explain.
Chantal: She expresses her reaction. She asks you a question
You: Respond with details.
Chantal: She reacts and asks you two questions.
You: Make a comment. Answer the questions. Ask for details.
Chantal: She reacts. She answers the question. She asks you a question.
You: Answer the question and explain why.
Key words/Phrases
English | French |
|---|---|