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Chapitre Préliminaire

Géoculture

• Compétence 1: Understanding the French language and culture.

• Compétence 2: Ability to engage with francophone communities.

• Compétence 3: Skills in communicating in French effectively.

• Compétence 4: Developing cultural awareness and sensitivity.

Francophonies

• How many French speakers are there worldwide?

Global French Speakers

• Approximate Count: 220 million French speakers globally.

  • 33.33% of French speakers reside in France.

  • 66.66% of French speakers are found outside of France across 40 countries.

Distribution of Francophones by Continent

• Question: Which continent has the highest number of francophones?

  • Options: North America, South America, Asia, Europe, Africa, Oceania.

  • Answer: Africa.

Group Activity: Map Presentation

• Task: Divide into groups; each assigned a continent.

  • Create a map showcasing countries where French is spoken.

  • Include country names and relevant information.

  • Prepare to present maps to the class to enhance understanding of French's global reach.

Countries and Regions with French as an Official Language

• French is spoken in various continents including:

  • North America: United States, Quebec, Haiti, etc.

  • South America: French Guiana.

  • Europe: France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Andorra.

  • Africa: Various countries including Tunisia, Algeria, Senegal, and more.

  • Asia: Lebanon, etc.

  • Oceania: French Polynesia.

• Indicates regions where French is either an official or administrative language.

Cultural Influence of French Language

• Examines whether French linguistic or cultural influences extend to five continents.

Kinshasa

• Notable point: Kinshasa is the second-largest francophone city in the world, following Paris.

The Term "Maghreb"

• Refers to Northern African region including Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia.

• While French is spoken here, Arabic is the predominant official language.

French in South America

• Key Question: In which four locations in South America or the Caribbean is French spoken?

French Polynesia

• A notable region where French is the official language located in the Pacific Ocean.

Greetings (Compétence 1)

Formal Greetings

• Bonjour: Good morning; Bonsoir: Good evening.

  • Other notable formal salutations include asking someone's name and how they are doing.

Informal Greetings

• Salut: Hi; often used in casual interactions.

Key Vocabulary for Greetings

• Monsieur (Mr.), Madame (Mrs.), and Mademoiselle (Miss).

• Abbreviations: M. for Monsieur, Mme for Madame, Mlle for Mademoiselle.

Conversation Practice

• Dialogues demonstrating how to exchange names and inquire about someone's well-being in a formal setting.

• Note on pronunciation and language structure, particularly in questions and responses.

Additional Greetings and Responses

• Expressions such as:

  • "Comment allez-vous?" (How are you?)

  • Responses include: "Je vais très bien, merci!" (I’m doing very well, thank you!).

Pronunciation Guidelines

• Explanation of pronunciation rules in French, including casual and formal speech forms.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Noting that final unaccented e's and silent letters in French can lead to pronunciation challenges.

Vocabulary: Numbers (Compétence 2)

• 1 to 20: Un, Deux, Trois, Quatre, Cinq, etc.

• Understanding and using numbers in different contexts.

Time in French (Compétence 3)

Telling Time

• Key phrases for asking and stating the time.

  • Example: "Il est..." (It is...) to indicate time.

• Practice exercises related to giving and understanding various times.

Weekdays and Schedules (Compétence 2)

• Discussing weekly schedules and activities on specific days.

• Structure: "Je travaille..." (I work on...) followed by the days of the week.

• Note: Days are not capitalized in French.

Dialogue Practice (Compétence 3)

• Exercises for crafting dialogues about personal schedules and routines.

• Role-play scenarios to enhance conversational skills and understanding.

Interactive Activities

• Encourage group work to reinforce greetings and exchanges in different contexts.

• Use phrases such as:

  • "Je m'appelle..." (I am called...)

  • Role-play varying situations using formal and informal greetings.

Cultural Notes

• Key aspects of French culture and lifestyle that shape the understanding of the language.

• Learning cultural sensitivities is important for effective communication.

Final Activities

• Review of all discussed elements with a practical application through conversation practice and interactive feedback.