The forms of phrases in French
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The forms of phrases (French: les formes des phrases) are types of phrases that follow some specific rules. These are, in a way, transformations of the types of phrases.
There are 8 forms of phrases in the French grammar:
Forms | Examples | Translations |
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Negative | Mon amie n'a pas eu une bonne note | (My friend didn't have a good mark) |
Affirmative | On peut y aller | (We can go) |
Emphatic | Ton père, Matteo l'aime bien | (Your dad, Matteo likes him) |
Passive | La fête est organisée par la mairie | (The party is organized by the city hall) |
Impersonnal | Il faisait beau hier | (It was sunny yesterday) |
Neutral | Le bateau arrive au port | (the boat comes into the harbour) |
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A phrase can be in the negative form if it says "no" or the opposite in the affirmative form if it says "yes"
An affirmative sentence (in the affirmative form) is used to say that something is true or to express its agreement. The affirmative form can also be called a positive sentence.
A negative sentence (in the negative form) is used to say the opposite (to deny) or to say that we do not agree.
Forms | Examples | Translations |
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Negative | Je ne veux pas manger | (I do not want to eat) |
Affirmative | Je veux manger | (I want to eat) |
A sentence is in the active form when the subject does the action.
A sentence is in the passive form when the subject undergoes the action. By changing the voice of the sentence, you therefore present the same action, the same event, but in a different way.
For the passive form, it is necessary that you use the agent complement.
Forms | Examples | Translation |
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Active | Pierre prépare une surprise | (Peter is preparing a surprise) |
Passive | Une surprise est préparée par Pierre | (A surprise is prepared by Peter) |
The emphatic form allows to put a word or a group of words in relief, to insist on it and value it.
The neutral form is the opposite of the emphatic form, it does not insist on a particular word or sentence.
To move from a neutral phase to a emphatic sentence, you can :
Forme neutre | Forme emphatique | Translations |
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Je comprends la leçon | La leçon, je la comprends | (The lesson, I understand it) |
La vie est belle | Elle est belle, la vie | (Life is beautiful) |
The emphasis has a close sense of English (importance given to something)
Meteorological verbs such as pleuvoir (to rain), neiger (to snow), venter (to wind) are well known.
There can be verbs or sentence that have a subject that is not really one: a personal pronoun usually the 3rd personal pronoun that does not designate anyone.
The personal form is the opposite of the impersonal form and designate someone or something.
Forms | Example | Translation |
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Personal | Le chat voulait rentrer parce qu'il gelait dehors | (The cat wanted to get in because he was freezing outside) |
Impersonal | Regarde, il gèle dehors | (Look, it's freezing outside) |
In English, the impersonal form can be translated in "it"
Learn more about the most used forms in the following lessons with the affirmative form and the negative form.
Write the active form or the passive form of the following sentences. A sentence that can be active or passive is written for you.
Bonne chance !
Example:
Active: Le fermier a acheté des poules.
Passive: des poules ont été achetées par le fermier.
1. Passive: le discours a été prononcé par ton père. (The speech has been pronounced by your father)
Active: a prononcé .
2. Passive: Les conseillers municipaux ont été élus par la commune. (The counsillors have been elected by the town)
Active: a élu .
3. Active: Le clown donne des bonbons aux enfants. (The clown gives candies to the kids)
Passive: ont été donnés aux enfants .
4. Passive: Les problèmes sont réglés par notre voisin. (Problems are fixed by our neighbour)
Active: régle .
5. Active: Léa écrit une lettre à son père. (Lea is writing a letter to his dad)
Passive: est écrite à son père.
6. Active: Ce magasin a mis tous les vêtements en solde. (This shop has put all its clothing in sale)
Passive: ont été mis en solde .
7. Active: La tortue boit de l'eau. (The turtle is drinking water)
Passive: est bu .
8. Passive: Des fruits ont été achetés par ma meilleure amie. (Fruits has been bought by my best friend)
Active: a acheté .
9. Active: Matthieu lit un roman. (Matthew is reading a book)
Passive: est lu .
10. Passive: Des feux d'artifice ont été allumés par les enfants du quartier. (Fireworks has been lighten up by the district kids)
Active: ont allumé .
Write the emphatic form or neutral form for the following sentences.
Bonne chance !
Example: La vie est belle.
La vie, elle est belle
1. La loi est dure. (The law is tough)
Emphatic: , est dure.
2. Cet homme a volé mon vélo. (This man stole my bike)
Emphatic: , a volé mon vélo.
3. Mon chien, il est tellement intelligent. (My dog, he is so smart)
Neutral: est tellement intelligent.
4. Les enfants, je ne veux pas les voir pendant le dîner. (The children, I don't want to see them during dinner)
Neutral: je ne veux pas voir pendant le dîner.
5. Tu parles du bateau, oui je sais qu'il a coulé. (About the boat, yes I heard it flowned)
Neutral: Oui je sais que a coulé.
6. Ton frère ne sourit jamais. (Your brother never smiles)
Emphatic: , ne sourit jamais.
7. Je n'ai jamais réussi à comprendre les filles. (I never managed to understand girls)
Emphatic: , je n'ai jamais réussi à comprendre.
8. La vie est précieuse. (Life is precious)
Emphatic: est précieuse, .
9. Mon copain, pour mon anniversaire, il m'a offert une bague. (My boyfriend, he offered me a ring for my birthday)
Neutral: m'a offert une bague, pour mon anniversaire.
10. Pour les bêtises, il est champion. (For foolery, he is a champion)
Neutral: il est champion .
Turn the sentence into an impersonal style whenever it is possible. If it it is not possible, leave the blank empty.
Bonne chance !
Example: personal --> impersonal
des décorations manque sur la scène. --> il manque des décorations sur la scène.
1. Une voiture a disparu de la course. .
(A car disappeared from the race)
2. Des pièces manque dans la caisse. .
(There are some tools missing in the box)
3. Des monstres sont dans cette maison. .
(Monsters are in this house)
4. De nouveaux élèves font leur rentrée tous les jours. .
(New students are back to school everyday)
5. Un nouvel élève arrive demain. .
(A new student arrives tomorrow)
6. Un miracle du ciel va se produire. .
(A miracle from heaven is about to happen)
7. Les monstres sont dans cette maison. .
(The monsters are in this house)
8. Cette découverte va déclencher une polémique. .
(This discovery will start a huge controversy)
9. De nouvelles chansons sortent chaque semaine. qui .
(New songs are released every week)
10. Une nouvelle est arrivée dans l'entreprise. qui .
(A new employee arrived in the company)
Write the active form or the passive form of the following sentences. A sentence that can be active or passive is written for you.
Bonne chance !
Example:
Active: Le fermier a acheté des poules.
Passive: des poules ont été achetées par le fermier.
1. Passive: le discours a été prononcé par ton père. (The speech has been pronounced by your father)
Active: a prononcé .
2. Passive: Les conseillers municipaux ont été élus par la commune. (The counsillors have been elected by the town)
Active: a élu .
3. Active: Le clown donne des bonbons aux enfants. (The clown gives candies to the kids)
Passive: ont été donnés aux enfants .
4. Passive: Les problèmes sont réglés par notre voisin. (Problems are fixed by our neighbour)
Active: régle .
5. Active: Léa écrit une lettre à son père. (Lea is writing a letter to his dad)
Passive: est écrite à son père.
6. Active: Ce magasin a mis tous les vêtements en solde. (This shop has put all its clothing in sale)
Passive: ont été mis en solde .
7. Active: La tortue boit de l'eau. (The turtle is drinking water)
Passive: est bu .
8. Passive: Des fruits ont été achetés par ma meilleure amie. (Fruits has been bought by my best friend)
Active: a acheté .
9. Active: Matthieu lit un roman. (Matthew is reading a book)
Passive: est lu .
10. Passive: Des feux d'artifice ont été allumés par les enfants du quartier. (Fireworks has been lighten up by the district kids)
Active: ont allumé .
Write the emphatic form or neutral form for the following sentences.
Bonne chance !
Example: La vie est belle.
La vie, elle est belle
1. La loi est dure. (The law is tough)
Emphatic: , est dure.
2. Cet homme a volé mon vélo. (This man stole my bike)
Emphatic: , a volé mon vélo.
3. Mon chien, il est tellement intelligent. (My dog, he is so smart)
Neutral: est tellement intelligent.
4. Les enfants, je ne veux pas les voir pendant le dîner. (The children, I don't want to see them during dinner)
Neutral: je ne veux pas voir pendant le dîner.
5. Tu parles du bateau, oui je sais qu'il a coulé. (About the boat, yes I heard it flowned)
Neutral: Oui je sais que a coulé.
6. Ton frère ne sourit jamais. (Your brother never smiles)
Emphatic: , ne sourit jamais.
7. Je n'ai jamais réussi à comprendre les filles. (I never managed to understand girls)
Emphatic: , je n'ai jamais réussi à comprendre.
8. La vie est précieuse. (Life is precious)
Emphatic: est précieuse, .
9. Mon copain, pour mon anniversaire, il m'a offert une bague. (My boyfriend, he offered me a ring for my birthday)
Neutral: m'a offert une bague, pour mon anniversaire.
10. Pour les bêtises, il est champion. (For foolery, he is a champion)
Neutral: il est champion .
Turn the sentence into an impersonal style whenever it is possible. If it it is not possible, leave the blank empty.
Bonne chance !
Example: personal --> impersonal
des décorations manque sur la scène. --> il manque des décorations sur la scène.
1. Une voiture a disparu de la course. .
(A car disappeared from the race)
2. Des pièces manque dans la caisse. .
(There are some tools missing in the box)
3. Des monstres sont dans cette maison. .
(Monsters are in this house)
4. De nouveaux élèves font leur rentrée tous les jours. .
(New students are back to school everyday)
5. Un nouvel élève arrive demain. .
(A new student arrives tomorrow)
6. Un miracle du ciel va se produire. .
(A miracle from heaven is about to happen)
7. Les monstres sont dans cette maison. .
(The monsters are in this house)
8. Cette découverte va déclencher une polémique. .
(This discovery will start a huge controversy)
9. De nouvelles chansons sortent chaque semaine. qui .
(New songs are released every week)
10. Une nouvelle est arrivée dans l'entreprise. qui .
(A new employee arrived in the company)
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I give Skype lessons to people who need or want to improve their French language. I like to use material from the internet (videos, article etc.) to introduce a theme which leads to a lesson and a conversation.
I like to create engaging learning with my students. I will give as homework a document to watch or to read with comprehension exercises so the time we have on skype is only speaking practice and explanation if needed.
I can help you prepare DELF-DALF Exams or work on specific needs (as professional French).
Really like to speak about all the subjects with the student especially those the student like so it gives the motivation to speak in the foreign language.
The free first lesson is organize to know your tastes, your level and your needs so we can plan the next lessons about the objectives you fixed.
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I am very happy with Tiska's lessons, they are well-structured and interesting. She gives some homework, so I can continue my practice after the lesson. I strongly recommend her as a teacher.
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I am French living in Lisbon in Portugal. I have lived in different countries such as England, the United States and India. It gave me some experience of learning a foreign language and teaching it.
I am passionate about different cultures and try to share my love for French culture with you in a lively way.
I adapt to the needs of the students, whether to improve their oral, written, prepare for an exam or a job interview. I prioritize the conversation to allow the student to "unblock" and have fun speaking the language. I write down the vocabulary and grammar that the student lacks to express himself.
Learning a foreign language is, in my view, above all through cultural curiosity. We want to learn a language because we want to live in the country, travel there or get to know it better. We feel attracted. It is its Culture that motivates us in our learning: music, film, text, literature, way of being and cultural differences forming "another world". This means that learning is not just about learning a list of words and grammar lessons, as is taught too often in school. Practice again and again through conversation, books, music, movies and above all the pleasure of speaking and listening.
I adapt the student's personal work according to their available time and their objective (conversation, deadline for an exam, scheduled trip, etc.).
I am at your disposal for any further information.
See you soon,
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Amazing teacher! Very helpful and listens well to the student's wishes. Would recommend her to everyone.
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WHAT I OFFER:
Online French as a second language (FSL) courses for all levels, preparation for official exams (DELF, DALF, TCF), correction of academic work, translations, preparation for job interviews or public speeches. I also teach Spanish, as I speak it fluently and know about teaching techniques.
MY METHODOLOGY:
I focus on the student, my priority. First I find out what they know, and what their objectives and motivations are. Next, we define together a way forward. Thus, my classes are customized, and based on every student’s needs.
I make sure the learning atmosphere is mellow and agreeable, but never forget that my aim is the student’s improvement. Enjoyment contributes to progress, but some discipline is also necessary. I am used to balancing these two needs.
WHO I AM:
Having taught FSL full-time for 15 years and obtained the DAEFLE (Diploma of Aptitude in Teaching French as a Foreign Language) from the Alliance Française Paris allows me to balance the two elements a good teacher needs: experience and theory. I have worked with people of all levels, from beginners to very advanced, and all ages, from 6 to 86 years old. I also have a great deal of experience in the DELF/DALF tests preparation, with over 90% of success.
I have known for a long time that teaching was my vocation. I like sharing knowledge with others, helping them improve, and feeling that at the end of the day they know more than before. Loving my job and feeling useful is what motivates me to get up every day with a smile.
After a science baccalaureate, I studied audiovisual communication, because I have always been fond of transmitting information. However, I quickly realized I needed a more direct form of contact. During a trip to South America, I started teaching private classes, and immediately understood that was the path I had to follow.
WHY I AM A GOOD TEACHER:
Extensive experience allows me to go fast with quick learners, and to be extremely patient with those who need more time. I have learnt that there isn’t just one way of teaching something, and that some people have a preference for auditory, visual or action-oriented learning. As a private teacher, my priority is to listen to my student in order to adapt my methods to their needs.
Not only do I teach languages, I also provide my students with tools for self-teaching and making progress between classes, allowing them to maximize their investment. I regularly research the latest teaching tools, the evolution of teaching methods, and the neuropsychological findings in that area. This is a surprisingly vast topic.
MY CREDENTIALS:
You will find on my LinkedIn page many letters of recommendation from my students.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/benoit-cassagnau-2b2179176/
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Benoît is an exceptional instructor. I am so pleased I found him. He is professional, always prepared for class, and always patient. He never fails to correct my pronunciation, grammar and writing in French - yet, in a kind manner. His expertise and knowledge in ways to help improve my French are worth far more than the investment I have made. He goes above and beyond to make each class count. Benoît is the best French instructor I've ever had!
Benoit C.
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Sari is an involved, responsible and hardworking student. With already an advanced level, its learning curve is very good. A pleasure to work with her.
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I am French living in Lisbon in Portugal. I have lived in different countries such as England, the United States and India. It gave me some experience of learning a foreign language and teaching it.
I am passionate about different cultures and try to share my love for French culture with you in a lively way.
I adapt to the needs of the students, whether to improve their oral, written, prepare for an exam or a job interview. I prioritize the conversation to allow the student to "unblock" and have fun speaking the language. I write down the vocabulary and grammar that the student lacks to express himself.
Learning a foreign language is, in my view, above all through cultural curiosity. We want to learn a language because we want to live in the country, travel there or get to know it better. We feel attracted. It is its Culture that motivates us in our learning: music, film, text, literature, way of being and cultural differences forming "another world". This means that learning is not just about learning a list of words and grammar lessons, as is taught too often in school. Practice again and again through conversation, books, music, movies and above all the pleasure of speaking and listening.
I adapt the student's personal work according to their available time and their objective (conversation, deadline for an exam, scheduled trip, etc.).
I am at your disposal for any further information.
See you soon,
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Florence is such a joy to work with! A true expert and professional at teaching French, regardless of your level. Florence takes tremendous care in planning your personalized lesson, incredibly thoughtful and patient with her students. She also has such a warm, supportive and encouraging manner with a great sense of humor. She will have you speaking, reading and writing in perfect French much sooner than you think with her approach and highly efficient techniques; methods only a highly experienced instructor can provide. I am lucky to have found her to help me sit for academic French exams and you will feel the same way when working with her. Thank you Florence!!!
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I am a graduate of Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Social Science. I am a holder of a Professional License as Teacher. I have also teaching certificates like TESOL and TEYL. I have 2 years teaching experience as ESL Teacher. I can make our class fun and engaging. Come, let's learn English together.
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Ella is a delightful and brilliant teacher. She works as a part-time teacher and with the Philippine government. Her study method is based on the level of the students and the goals they want to achieve.
This review was written by a coLanguage team member during a manual screening of this teacher profile.
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Hi,
I m claudie , I m french and i have experience to teach french to foreign people.
I create in a school of langage in Spain a little faculty for my french lessons with a group from 15 years olds until 25.
The pupils were all the levels A1 until C2!
I was teaching as well with lillte children and adults in Spain and Rumania.
I m a very dynamic teacher with a lot of patient and empathy.
You will make a lot of progress!
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Claudie is a wonderful, dedicated and very patient teacher. My goal was to speak French, because before, during lessons in my own country, I didn't feel comfortable speaking French and I couldn't manage to speak French without blocking. With Claudie, it's totally different. For over eight months, I took lessons with Claudie almost every week. Claudie gives me self-confidence and I learned a lot. We are talking about everyday life, but also about cultural subjects. She always manages to find interesting topics to discuss. We laugh a lot and I hope we will continue the lessons for a long time.
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1 - If you are looking for a well-structured French program to take you from a beginner level to advanced level to be able to travel to France, i have developed with success my own program which includes 70 worksheets from basic to advance level.
2 - If you are thinking taking any DELF exam, I can help you as I have experience in this field (3 years with Ensemble en Francais - online school).
3 - If you are a VCE French student, I definitively will be able to boost your skills to do well at the exam due to my experience as VCE French teacher and also as a VCE assessor.
4 - Finally I have also an extensive experience in teaching French at the primary and middle school level
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Francois is very patient with my learning, especially as I am an absolute beginner. The lessons contain of a check of the homework, a review of the last lessons, and lastly new vocabulary. Francois tries to stay in French as much as possible and helps me out when I cannot find the meaning of a word or sentence on my own. This helps me learn quicker. In my opinion the homework helps a lot aswell. It helps me focus on what I have learned in the lessons so far, and also to memorize more rapidly.
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1 Affirmative phrases in French | Get a comprehensive overview about affirmative phrases in French and study them online. |
2 Negative phrases in French | Get an overview of the negative form of phrases in French |