Reported Speech in French
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Hide- 1.What is the reported speech in French ?
- 2.Recap: what is the direct speech in French ?
- 3.Formation of the indirect speech in French
- 4.Grammatical rules of the indirect speech in French
- 4.1.Change of tenses
- 4.2.Change in time markers
- 4.3.Change in personal pronouns
- 4.4.Change in demonstrative pronouns
- 4.5.Change in possessive adjectives and pronouns
- 5.Exercises
- 5.1.Fill in the blank exercise for the reported speech with change of tenses and personal pronouns in French
- 5.2.Fill in the blanks exercise about the reported speech with change of time markers in French
- 5.3.Fill in the blank exercise of the reported speech with change in demonstrative, possessive pronouns in French
- 5.4.Fill in the blank exercise for the formation of the reported speech in French
What is the reported speech in French ?
In French, we distinguish the same as in English, between direct (French: le discours direct) and indirect speech (French: le discours indirect). You use the indirect speech when you want to report words that someone said or thoughts. The content of the statement should be reproduced more logically with the use of indirect speech.
The report requires some grammatical transformations.
| examples | styles | translations |
|---|---|---|
| il m'a dit: "je vais bien" | direct | he said: "I am fine" |
| il m'a dit qu'il allait bien | indirect | he said to me that he was fine |
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Recap: what is the direct speech in French ?
In the direct speech, words are enclosed in quotation marks and without a linking term after the verb of speech.
Examples:
- Il pense: "c'est dommage" (he thinks: "it is too bad")
- Il dit 'peut être je devrais aller lui parler" (he says "maybe I should go talk to him")
- Maman a dit "viens me voir tout de suite" (mom said "come see me right now")
Formation of the indirect speech in French
In the indirect style, the words are connected to the verb of speech by a conjunction as:
- 'que' in the indirect speech to assert something said in the direct speech
- 'si' in the indirect speech to report a simple question (yes or no)
- 'de' + infinitive in the indirect speech to report an imperative sentence
- 'ce qui' or 'ce que' in the indirect speech to report a 'qu'est ce que/qui ?' or 'que' sentence
- interrogative pronoun in the indirect speech to report an interrogative question
| uses | direct speech | indirect speech | translation |
|---|---|---|---|
| "que" | Paul dit: "il pleut" | Paul dit qu'il pleut | Paul says that it is raining |
| "si" | est ce que vous sortez ? | il a demandé si vous sortez | he asked if you were going out |
| "de" + infinitive | viens maintenant! | elle demande de venir maintenant | she wants you to come right now |
| "ce qui" or "ce que" | qu'est ce qui se passe? | il demande ce qui se passe | he asks what is going on |
| interrogative pronoun | où allez-vous ? | il demande où vous allez | he asks where you are going |
The indirect speech is initiated by the following verbs:
- dire (to say)
- demander (to ask)
- répondre (to answer)
- affirmer (to assert, affirm)
- déclarer (to declare)
- annoncer (to announce)
- raconter (to tell)
- expliquer (to explain)
- prétendre (to pretend)
- croire (to believe)
- penser (to think)
- ordonner (to order)
Grammatical rules of the indirect speech in French
As you know, the indirect speech is no longer in quotation marks and in colon, therefore the sentence will undergo grammatical transformations in relation with:
- tenses
- time markers
- personal pronouns
- possessive and demonstrative pronouns
- possessive adjectives
Change of tenses
When the sentence that designates the speaker is in the present tense, the tense remains in the indirect speech:
| direct speech | indirect speech |
|---|---|
| Paul dit: "il pleut" | Paul dit qu'il pleut |
When the phrase that designates the speaker is in the past, the tense in the indirect speech change:
- present → imperfect
- future simple → conditional present
- future perfect (futur antérieur) → past conditional
- completed past (passé composé) → pluperfect
| uses | direct speech | indirect speech | translation |
|---|---|---|---|
| present → imperfect | il m'a dit: "je vais bien" | il m'a dit qu'il allait bien | he told me that he was fine |
| future → conditional | il m'a dit: 'je partirais" | il m'a dit qu'il partirait | he told me that he would go |
| future perfect → past conditional | il m'a dit: "nous aurons terminé de faire nos devoirs | il m'a dit qu'ils auraient terminé de faire leurs devoirs | he told that they would have finished their homework |
| completed past → pluperfect | il m'a dit: "j'ai appris ma leçon" | il m'a dit qu'il avait appris sa leçon | he told that he has learned his lesson |
Change in time markers
You always keep the previous tenses matched but these changes are useful in narrations when doing indirect speech.
| direct speech | indirect speech |
|---|---|
| aujourd'hui (today) | ce jour-là (that day) |
| hier (yesterday) | la veille (last night) |
| demain (tomorrow) | le lendemain (the next day) |
| le jour prochain (the following day) | le jour suivant (the next day) |
Examples:
- Elle pensait: "je vais aller faire les courses demain" → Elle pensait qu'elle allait faire les courses le lendemain. (She thought that she would go shopping the next day)
- Le juge a dit: "vous ne sortirez pas aujourd'hui" → Le juge a dit qu'il ne sortirait pas ce jour-là. (The judge said that he will not go out on that day)
- Mon père a dit "hier, j'ai acheté un cadeau pour ta mère" → Mon père a dit qu'il avait acheté un cadeau pour ma mère, la veille. (My father said that he had bought a gift for my mother, last night)
- Elle m'a dit: "mardi prochain, je vais à Londres" → Elle m'a dit qu'elle allais à Londres, le mardi suivant. (She told me that she was going to London, next Tuesday)
Change in personal pronouns
In the indirect style the tense stays the same, but you have to be logical with the situation. When the speaker talks about himself, you logically use the 3rd personal pronoun and as the others pronouns.
Examples
| direct speech | indirect speech | translation |
|---|---|---|
| elle m'a dit: "je pense aller lui parler" | elle m'a dit qu'elle pensait aller lui parler | she told me that she was thinking about going to talk to him |
| il m'a raconté: "nous sommes sortis avec eux" | il m'a raconté qu'ils étiez sortis avec eux | he told me that they were out with them |
| il m'a demandé: "vous viendrez aussi ?" | il m'a dit si nous viendrions aussi | he asked me if we would come too |
| elle m'a demandé: "tu vas partir en vacances ?" | elle m'a demandé si j'allais partir en vacances | she asked me if I will go in holidays |
Change in demonstrative pronouns
In the indirect speech, you use a demonstrative pronoun to report what the speaker has said.
| direct speech | indirect speech | translation |
|---|---|---|
| il m'a dit: "je n'ai plus ce jouet" | il m'a dit qu'il n'avais plus ce jouet-là | he told me that he did not have that toy anymore |
| elle a dit: "cet enfant est malin" | elle a dit que cet enfant-là était malin | she said that this child was wise |
| elle a dit: "je vais régler ce problème" | elle a dit qu'elle réglerait ce problème-là | she said that she will fix the problem |
Change in possessive adjectives and pronouns
In the indirect speech, you use a possessive pronoun and adjectives to report what is said. In this case, you also have to logically adapt to the situation just like the personal pronouns.
| direct speech | indirect speech | translation |
|---|---|---|
| il m'a demandé: 'tu pourrais me rendre mon livre ?" | il m'a demandé si je pouvais lui rendre son livre | he asked if I could give him back his book |
| elle m'a dit: "je suis dans votre maison" | elle m'a dit qu'elle était dans notre maison | she told that the she were in our house |
| elle m'a dit: "cette robe est à moi" | elle m'a dit que cette robe-là était le sien | she told me that this dress was hers |
| nous avons dit: "nous avons volé votre repas" | nous avons dit que nous avions volé leur repas | we said that we had stolen their meal |
Keep your motivation and test your knowledge about the indirect speech with our exercises.
Exercises
- Fill in the blank exercise for the reported speech with change of tenses and personal pronouns in French
- Fill in the blanks exercise about the reported speech with change of time markers in French
- Fill in the blank exercise of the reported speech with change in demonstrative, possessive pronouns in French
- Fill in the blank exercise for the formation of the reported speech in French
Fill in the blank exercise for the reported speech with change of tenses and personal pronouns in French
Put the following sentences in the indirect style using a conjuction and the change in personal pronouns. Do not forget that you have also to conjuguate the verb with the new pronoun. Follow the example.
Bonne chance !
Example:
Direct style: Pierre dit: "Je veux acheter une bicyclette"
Indirect style: Pierre dit qu'il veut acheter une bicyclette.
1. Direct style: André dit: "Je ne peux pas le faire"
Indirect style: André dit ne pas le faire.
(Andre said that he cannot do it)
2. Direct style: Marie dit: "Je n'ai jamais vu rien de si beau"
Indirect style: Marie a dit n' jamais rien de si beau.
(Marie said that she had never seen something so beautiful)
3. Direct style: Jean promet: "Je ferai tout pour vous aider"
Indirect style: Jean a promis tout pour vous aider.
(John promised that he would do anything to help you)
4. Direct style: Ils disent: "Nous pouvons aider la nouvelle étudiante"
Indirect style: Ils disent aider la nouvelle étudiante.
(They say that they can help the new student)
5. Direct style: Mes parents me promettent:"Nous t'offrirons une voiture si tu reçois de meilleures notes"
Indirect style: Mes parents m'ont promis une voiture si je reçois de meilleures notes.
(My parents promised me thay they would buy me a car if I have better results)
6. Direct style: Monsieur Leblanc dit: "Nous irons en Afrique cet été"
Indirect style: Monsieur Leblanc a dit en Afrique en été.
(Sir Leblanc said that they would go to Africa this summer)
7. Direct style: Claire répond: "J'ai déjà lu ce livre"
Indirect style: Claire a répondu déjà ce livre.
(Claire answered that she already read this book)
8. Direct style: Anne dit: "J'aimerais voir ce film"
Indirect style: Anne a dit voir ce film.
(Anna said that she would like to see this movie)
9. Direct style: Pierre dit "Il faisait beau hier"
Indirect style: Pierre a dit beau hier.
(Peter said that it was sunny yesterday)
10. Direct style: Le professeur demande: "Serez-vous à la réunion ?"
Indirect style: Le professeur demande vous serez à la réunion.
(The professor asks if you will be at the meeting)
Fill in the blanks exercise about the reported speech with change of time markers in French
Write the right conjunction and new time markers in the indirect speech. To help the time marker of the direct is put in bold.
Bonne chance !
Example: Alia dit "Aujourd'hui, je suis partie voir ma meilleure amie"
Alia dit que ce jour-là elle était partie voir sa meilleure amie.
1. Direct style: Roméo dit "Je vais aller à la foire de Paris, demain"
Indirect style: Roméo a dit 'il irait à la foire de Paris, .
(Romeo said that he would go to the Paris fair, the next day)
2. Direct style: Julia demande "Partirez-vous à la plage, aujourd'hui ?"
Indirect style: Julia a demandé vous partiriez à la plage, .
(Julia asked if you would go to the beach on that day)
3. Direct style: Micheal répond: "On a travaillé sur ce projet, hier"
Indirect style: Micheal a répondu 'ils avaient travaillé sur ce projet,
(Micheal answered thatt they had worked on this project yesterday)
4. Direct style: Jean ordonne: "Je veux que le travail soit fait avant demain"
Indirect style: Jean a ordonné le travail soit avant .
(John said that the work has to be done before that day)
5. Direct style: Maman dit: "après demain, ta grand-mére doit venir passer le weekend"
Indirect style: Maman a dit ma grand-mère devait venir passer le weekend.
(Mom said that the next day my grandma will come to spend the weekend)
6. Direct style: Sofia demande: "demain, tu viendras avec moi ?"
Indirect style: Sofia a demandé tu viendrais avec elle.
(Sofia asked if the next day you would come with her)
7. Direct style: Rick dit: "Hier, mes amies sont venues manger à la maison"
Indirect style: Rick a dit ses amies étaient venues manger à la maison
(Rick said that yesterday her friends came at home to eat)
8. Direct style: Selena dit: "Nous iront à Paris la semaine prochaine"
Indirect style: Selena a dit 'ils iraient à Paris
(Selena said that they would go to Paris the next week)
9. Direct style: Ta soeur pense: "Aujourd'hui, je serai diplômée"
Indirect style: Ta soeur pensait elle serait diplômée.
(Your sister thought that on that day she would have been graduated)
10. Direct style: Papa dit: "Je veux que tu me répares la voiture pour demain"
Indirect style: Papa a dit 'il voulait que tu lui répares la voiture pour .
(Dad said that he wanted you to repair the car before the next day)
Fill in the blank exercise of the reported speech with change in demonstrative, possessive pronouns in French
Write the indirect speech of the following phrases substituting the demonstrative pronoun and the possessive. To help you they are put in Bold.
Bonne chance !
Example: Maman demande: "Tu ne veux pas me rendre ma tablette ?"
Maman demande si tu ne veux pas lui rendre sa tablette.
1. Direct style: Micheal dit: "ce matin, j'ai porté mes lunettes de soleil"
Indirect style: Micheal a dit que matin-, il avait porté lunettes de soleil.
(Micheal says "this morning, I wore my sunglasses")
2. Direct style: Bilal demande: "A qui appartient cette lampe de torche ?"
Indirect style: Bilal demande à qui appartient lampe de torche-.
(Bilal asks "to whom belong this torch lamp ?")
3. Direct style: Ma soeur ordonne: 'Lave-moi ma robe et prépare cette perruque"
Indirect style: Ma soeur a ordonné de laver robe et de préparer perruque-.
(My sister orders "wash my dress and prepare this wig")
4. Direct style: Papa dit: "Ma voiture est tombée en panne dans cette ruelle"
Indirect style: Papa a dit que voiture était tombée en panne dans ruelle-.
(Dad says "my car broke down in this alley")
5. Direct style: Mon amie demande: "Pourrais-tu me rendre mon stylo, s'il te plaît ?"
Indirect style: Mon amie a demandé si je pourrai lui rendre stylo.
(My friend asks "can you give me back my pen, please ?")
6. Direct style: La reine dit: "je mettrai tout en oeuvre pour que mon règne soit prospère"
Indirect style: La reine a dit qu'elle mettrait tout en oeuvre pour que règne soit prospère.
(The queen says "I will make every effort to make my reign flourishing")
7. Direct style: Le professeur dit: 'faites vos devoirs et remplissez ce tableau de réponses"
Indirect style: Le professeur dit de faire devoirs et de remplir tableau- de réponses.
(The professor says "do your homework and fill this board with answers")
8. Direct style: Céline demande: "Ma chanson est-elle faite pour ce spectacle ?"
Indirect style: Céline demande si chanson est faite pour spectacle-
(Celine asks "Is my song appropriate for this show ?")
9. Direct style: Jean dit: "Je voulais acheter cette maison pour en faire un hôpital"
Indirect style: Jean a dit qu'il veut acheter maison- pour en faire un hôpital.
(John says "I wanted to buy this home to make it an hospital")
10. Direct style: Miriam dit: "ma chambre est plus grande que celle-là"
Indirect style: Miriam dit que chambre est plus grande que -là.
(Miriam says: "my room is bigger than this one")
Fill in the blank exercise for the formation of the reported speech in French
Write the right conjuction to form the indirect style for the following sentences.
Bonne chance !
1. Direct style: Mon mari demande: "tu as vu la belle lune ?"
Indirect style: Mon mari m'a demandé j'avais vu la belle lune.
(My husband asks "Did you see the beautiful moonlight ?")
2. Direct style: Il dit: "Je t'aime"
Indirect style: Il m'a dit 'il m'aimait"
(He says "I love you")
3. Direct style: Ma mère demande: "Tu as déjà fait tes devoirs ?"
Indirect style: Ma mère demande j'avais déjà fait mes devoirs.
(My mom asks "Did you already do your homework ?")
4. Direct style: Je réponds: "J'aimerais que tu m'aide un peu"
Indirect style: Je réponds j'aimerais qu'elle m'aide un peu.
(I answer "I would like you to help me a little")
5. Direct style: Louis ordonne: "Dansez maintenant !"
Indirect style: Louis ordonne danser maintenant.
(Louis orders "Dance now !")
6. Direct style: Moi, je veux savoir "Qu'est-ce qu'on fera le week-end ?"
Indirect style: Moi, je veux savoir 'on fera le week-end.
(Me, I want to know "What will we do this week-end ?")
7. Direct style: Mon père demande: "Quand est ce que tu rentreras ?"
Indirect style: Mon père demande je rentrerai.
(My father asks "When will you come back ?")
8. Direct style: Il m'a demandé: "Qu'est ce que tu as fait hier ?"
Indirect style: Il m'a demandé j'avais fait la veille.
(He asked me "What did you do yesterday ?")
9. Direct style: Jean ordonne: "fais ce travail pour demain !"
Indirect style: Jean m'a ordonné faire ce travail-là pour le lendemain.
(John orders "Do this job for tomorrow !")
10. Direct style: Mon père demande "Où allez-vous ?"
Indirect style: Mon père demande nous allons.
(My father asks "Where are you going ?")
Exercises
- Fill in the blank exercise for the reported speech with change of tenses and personal pronouns in French
- Fill in the blanks exercise about the reported speech with change of time markers in French
- Fill in the blank exercise of the reported speech with change in demonstrative, possessive pronouns in French
- Fill in the blank exercise for the formation of the reported speech in French
Fill in the blank exercise for the reported speech with change of tenses and personal pronouns in French
Put the following sentences in the indirect style using a conjuction and the change in personal pronouns. Do not forget that you have also to conjuguate the verb with the new pronoun. Follow the example.
Bonne chance !
Example:
Direct style: Pierre dit: "Je veux acheter une bicyclette"
Indirect style: Pierre dit qu'il veut acheter une bicyclette.
1. Direct style: André dit: "Je ne peux pas le faire"
Indirect style: André dit ne pas le faire.
(Andre said that he cannot do it)
2. Direct style: Marie dit: "Je n'ai jamais vu rien de si beau"
Indirect style: Marie a dit n' jamais rien de si beau.
(Marie said that she had never seen something so beautiful)
3. Direct style: Jean promet: "Je ferai tout pour vous aider"
Indirect style: Jean a promis tout pour vous aider.
(John promised that he would do anything to help you)
4. Direct style: Ils disent: "Nous pouvons aider la nouvelle étudiante"
Indirect style: Ils disent aider la nouvelle étudiante.
(They say that they can help the new student)
5. Direct style: Mes parents me promettent:"Nous t'offrirons une voiture si tu reçois de meilleures notes"
Indirect style: Mes parents m'ont promis une voiture si je reçois de meilleures notes.
(My parents promised me thay they would buy me a car if I have better results)
6. Direct style: Monsieur Leblanc dit: "Nous irons en Afrique cet été"
Indirect style: Monsieur Leblanc a dit en Afrique en été.
(Sir Leblanc said that they would go to Africa this summer)
7. Direct style: Claire répond: "J'ai déjà lu ce livre"
Indirect style: Claire a répondu déjà ce livre.
(Claire answered that she already read this book)
8. Direct style: Anne dit: "J'aimerais voir ce film"
Indirect style: Anne a dit voir ce film.
(Anna said that she would like to see this movie)
9. Direct style: Pierre dit "Il faisait beau hier"
Indirect style: Pierre a dit beau hier.
(Peter said that it was sunny yesterday)
10. Direct style: Le professeur demande: "Serez-vous à la réunion ?"
Indirect style: Le professeur demande vous serez à la réunion.
(The professor asks if you will be at the meeting)
Fill in the blanks exercise about the reported speech with change of time markers in French
Write the right conjunction and new time markers in the indirect speech. To help the time marker of the direct is put in bold.
Bonne chance !
Example: Alia dit "Aujourd'hui, je suis partie voir ma meilleure amie"
Alia dit que ce jour-là elle était partie voir sa meilleure amie.
1. Direct style: Roméo dit "Je vais aller à la foire de Paris, demain"
Indirect style: Roméo a dit 'il irait à la foire de Paris, .
(Romeo said that he would go to the Paris fair, the next day)
2. Direct style: Julia demande "Partirez-vous à la plage, aujourd'hui ?"
Indirect style: Julia a demandé vous partiriez à la plage, .
(Julia asked if you would go to the beach on that day)
3. Direct style: Micheal répond: "On a travaillé sur ce projet, hier"
Indirect style: Micheal a répondu 'ils avaient travaillé sur ce projet,
(Micheal answered thatt they had worked on this project yesterday)
4. Direct style: Jean ordonne: "Je veux que le travail soit fait avant demain"
Indirect style: Jean a ordonné le travail soit avant .
(John said that the work has to be done before that day)
5. Direct style: Maman dit: "après demain, ta grand-mére doit venir passer le weekend"
Indirect style: Maman a dit ma grand-mère devait venir passer le weekend.
(Mom said that the next day my grandma will come to spend the weekend)
6. Direct style: Sofia demande: "demain, tu viendras avec moi ?"
Indirect style: Sofia a demandé tu viendrais avec elle.
(Sofia asked if the next day you would come with her)
7. Direct style: Rick dit: "Hier, mes amies sont venues manger à la maison"
Indirect style: Rick a dit ses amies étaient venues manger à la maison
(Rick said that yesterday her friends came at home to eat)
8. Direct style: Selena dit: "Nous iront à Paris la semaine prochaine"
Indirect style: Selena a dit 'ils iraient à Paris
(Selena said that they would go to Paris the next week)
9. Direct style: Ta soeur pense: "Aujourd'hui, je serai diplômée"
Indirect style: Ta soeur pensait elle serait diplômée.
(Your sister thought that on that day she would have been graduated)
10. Direct style: Papa dit: "Je veux que tu me répares la voiture pour demain"
Indirect style: Papa a dit 'il voulait que tu lui répares la voiture pour .
(Dad said that he wanted you to repair the car before the next day)
Fill in the blank exercise of the reported speech with change in demonstrative, possessive pronouns in French
Write the indirect speech of the following phrases substituting the demonstrative pronoun and the possessive. To help you they are put in Bold.
Bonne chance !
Example: Maman demande: "Tu ne veux pas me rendre ma tablette ?"
Maman demande si tu ne veux pas lui rendre sa tablette.
1. Direct style: Micheal dit: "ce matin, j'ai porté mes lunettes de soleil"
Indirect style: Micheal a dit que matin-, il avait porté lunettes de soleil.
(Micheal says "this morning, I wore my sunglasses")
2. Direct style: Bilal demande: "A qui appartient cette lampe de torche ?"
Indirect style: Bilal demande à qui appartient lampe de torche-.
(Bilal asks "to whom belong this torch lamp ?")
3. Direct style: Ma soeur ordonne: 'Lave-moi ma robe et prépare cette perruque"
Indirect style: Ma soeur a ordonné de laver robe et de préparer perruque-.
(My sister orders "wash my dress and prepare this wig")
4. Direct style: Papa dit: "Ma voiture est tombée en panne dans cette ruelle"
Indirect style: Papa a dit que voiture était tombée en panne dans ruelle-.
(Dad says "my car broke down in this alley")
5. Direct style: Mon amie demande: "Pourrais-tu me rendre mon stylo, s'il te plaît ?"
Indirect style: Mon amie a demandé si je pourrai lui rendre stylo.
(My friend asks "can you give me back my pen, please ?")
6. Direct style: La reine dit: "je mettrai tout en oeuvre pour que mon règne soit prospère"
Indirect style: La reine a dit qu'elle mettrait tout en oeuvre pour que règne soit prospère.
(The queen says "I will make every effort to make my reign flourishing")
7. Direct style: Le professeur dit: 'faites vos devoirs et remplissez ce tableau de réponses"
Indirect style: Le professeur dit de faire devoirs et de remplir tableau- de réponses.
(The professor says "do your homework and fill this board with answers")
8. Direct style: Céline demande: "Ma chanson est-elle faite pour ce spectacle ?"
Indirect style: Céline demande si chanson est faite pour spectacle-
(Celine asks "Is my song appropriate for this show ?")
9. Direct style: Jean dit: "Je voulais acheter cette maison pour en faire un hôpital"
Indirect style: Jean a dit qu'il veut acheter maison- pour en faire un hôpital.
(John says "I wanted to buy this home to make it an hospital")
10. Direct style: Miriam dit: "ma chambre est plus grande que celle-là"
Indirect style: Miriam dit que chambre est plus grande que -là.
(Miriam says: "my room is bigger than this one")
Fill in the blank exercise for the formation of the reported speech in French
Write the right conjuction to form the indirect style for the following sentences.
Bonne chance !
1. Direct style: Mon mari demande: "tu as vu la belle lune ?"
Indirect style: Mon mari m'a demandé j'avais vu la belle lune.
(My husband asks "Did you see the beautiful moonlight ?")
2. Direct style: Il dit: "Je t'aime"
Indirect style: Il m'a dit 'il m'aimait"
(He says "I love you")
3. Direct style: Ma mère demande: "Tu as déjà fait tes devoirs ?"
Indirect style: Ma mère demande j'avais déjà fait mes devoirs.
(My mom asks "Did you already do your homework ?")
4. Direct style: Je réponds: "J'aimerais que tu m'aide un peu"
Indirect style: Je réponds j'aimerais qu'elle m'aide un peu.
(I answer "I would like you to help me a little")
5. Direct style: Louis ordonne: "Dansez maintenant !"
Indirect style: Louis ordonne danser maintenant.
(Louis orders "Dance now !")
6. Direct style: Moi, je veux savoir "Qu'est-ce qu'on fera le week-end ?"
Indirect style: Moi, je veux savoir 'on fera le week-end.
(Me, I want to know "What will we do this week-end ?")
7. Direct style: Mon père demande: "Quand est ce que tu rentreras ?"
Indirect style: Mon père demande je rentrerai.
(My father asks "When will you come back ?")
8. Direct style: Il m'a demandé: "Qu'est ce que tu as fait hier ?"
Indirect style: Il m'a demandé j'avais fait la veille.
(He asked me "What did you do yesterday ?")
9. Direct style: Jean ordonne: "fais ce travail pour demain !"
Indirect style: Jean m'a ordonné faire ce travail-là pour le lendemain.
(John orders "Do this job for tomorrow !")
10. Direct style: Mon père demande "Où allez-vous ?"
Indirect style: Mon père demande nous allons.
(My father asks "Where are you going ?")
What our students say
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Experienced mother tongue French teacher offers lessons for all levels online or face-to-face (Bologna)
G. P.
Mathieu is a very knowledgeable teacher and has a very good teaching method, recommended for both teenagers and adults. Highly recommended for beginners and those who already have a basic knowledge of French. He uses university textbooks, which are very specific and well written. He customizes the lessons according to the student, he is young but expert at the same time. In addition, he speaks very good Italian. Highly recommended.
This review was written by a coLanguage team member during a manual screening of this teacher profile.
Mathieu H.
I am a professional English tutor with online teaching experience. In my class, you won’t need to memorise long lists of vocabulary. Instead, we will discuss interesting topics and practice language that you want to learn. With my artistic background, I can create creative and fun lessons suited to the student's learning goals. I like using colorful PowerPoint slides, flashcards and videos to demonstrate my learning points.
I am a friendly, patient person, because I know that learning a new language can sometimes be very scary. My classroom is a safe, comfortable space that encourages mistakes, because this is the best way to learn. I am creative and use music/dancing where possible to re-energize my students. This makes learning the subjects you don't enjoy, fun, as we may sing songs that target grammar structures or vocabulary.
E. A.
Savannah is a wonderful and lovely teacher; thanks to her I was able to pass an important exam. She can understand your needs and suggest you how to improve your skills She is an understanding person and is able to make each lesson interesting and pleasant , focusing on useful subjets I think she is perfect for both adult and young students. In addition, having South Africa and Europe the same time zone, it makes convenient and easy to schedule lessons!
Savannah T.
Thank you so much Elena. It was such a pleasure to teach you. You always had so much to say so our lessons were always fun. I am so proud of your accomplishments. Well done!
I am a tutor in French as a foreign language. I specialize in conversation and communication from B1 level upwards, but I also have A2 students with whom I follow a more traditional method.
With me, you can express yourself freely and make mistakes without fear, I'll take note of them without interrupting. Essential is that the conversation flows and that we understand each other.
I am Belgian and my mother tongue is French. I have always loved literature, culture, and languages. I studied in Flanders for 10 years, lived in France and Switzerland for 4 years, and I currently live in Valencia, Spain.
I followed the DAEFLE training (teaching French as a foreign language) in 2017.
My practice: - online conversation / support for self-taught students
- coaching / correction of speeches, lectures and documents
Method: - interests and culture
- videos, images, music, reports, poems
- asking questions and seeking answers online (with guidance)
- I encourage listening to podcasts and the use of applications such as Duolingo outside of class for vocabulary and repetition
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Basic rate 18€/hour
Children under 16: 20€/hour
Cancellation :
- If you cancel / postpone more than 24 hours before the lesson, it will not be charged.
- In case of cancellation / postponing less than 24 hours before the lesson, it will be charged at half price.
D. A.
I do not have a formal need but I want to be able to survive and communicate with friends in french in daily life. In that sense, lessons with Elodie is very nice. It is indeed like you are having a casual conversation with your very organized french speaking friend writing down the new vocabulary or the mistakes you make. Even though we plan 1 hour/week, it is already working a lot better for me compared to a 3-4 hour/week group course with 20 people. I had 5 courses including the trial lesson with her now, and I plan to continue as long as our schedules allow.
Elodie O.
Hi! My name is Tiphaine, I'm french, I'm 37 years old and I live in Seville.
I grew up in the outside of Paris, I travelled all over the world and I live in Spain for 10 years now.
I'm a musician, a dancer and I love to cook and hike.
I'm a french teacher, and it's my passion! I speak 3 languages, and thanks to my learning I was able to live amazing experiences in many countries.
That's why I became a teacher, to be able to share with you my love for french language and culture and to guide you in your progress.
For me, each language is a way of seeing and interpreting the world, as glasses of different colors.
Understanding the way a language works is understanding how its people see things; it's such a exciting process, I can't wait to share it with you!
I have more than 8 years experience, in schools, companies and universities.
I work with people from all ages, beginners to advanced. I know most of french manuals.
I can prepare you to DELF and DALF exams. I also have a specialization in french for specific goals and french business.
I can offer you thematic courses, to improve your pronunciation, increase your vocabulary, prepare you for traveling or for a new job.
All my classes are in french, I adapt my vocabulary and speech speed according to your level.
I also adapt my method to your needs, personality, to take the best advantage of my classes and your french learning.
I use diversified ressources, from quizz to podcasts, videos, songs and games.
Whatever are your motivations, if you want to learn french in a pleasurable and rewarding way, book a class with me!
R. T.
Very social and helpful teacher with an excellent grasp on how to improve your french in the method that suits you. The informal style is very pleasant and will help you acquire the language in a natural, unforced fashion. Recommended for anyone who enjoys a learn by doing approach.
Tiphaine R.
My name is Ma. Teresa Tabasa Garcia. I was born and raised in the Philippines. I am a Native Tagalog Speaker and English is my second language. I graduated from Central Luzon State University with the degree of Bachelor of Science in Garment Technology and I took an additional units in Education and units in Graduate Studies at CORE Gateway College. I had been a College Instructor and Trainer in Cookery in one of the Colleges in our place.
As a teacher I am patient, friendly and flexible. I can teach students at all levels and all ages.
I use a combination of methods and tools in learning namely: conversation techniques, storytelling, reading text books, PDFs, audio and video recordings. You will learn the different sentence pattern, grammar, pronunciation and intonation, you may include your topic of interest as well. I use drills and exercises to track your learning progress. I will make sure that you will learn something new at the end of every lesson.
G. P.
Teresa is a delightful and bright teacher. She has previously worked as a teacher at the school board and as a teacher for young mothers. 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.
Ma.Teresa G.
Thank you sir Giacomo, thank you for the good feedback. You're such an awesome and kind interviewer. I am happy to work with you in coLanguage. God bless.
Hi, guys! My name is Lucia and I would like to invite you to learn Italian with me.
I am both a native speaker and a QUALIFIED teacher, as I hold a post-graduate degree in “Teaching Italian as a second language” and a national certification as teacher of Italian to not-native speaking.
My teaching method is COMMUNICATION-oriented and involves also the study of Italian culture and grammar. Indeed, as it happens in your mother language, the knowledge of spare words is not enough to get able to speak (i.e. INTERACT!) properly and conveniently.
I’ll prepare for you all teaching materials, tailoring lessons to your needs and interests, taking advantage from both the huge number of textbooks I hold and my creativity!
I offer lessons for all levels, from absolute beginners to advanced, as well as support in preparation to certification exams (I am also qualified ad examiner for the oral part of CELI).
Do not hesitate to get in contact with me to find a suitable time-slot for your trial lesson!
F. D.
Having online lessons with a teacher really helped me to keep up my study pace, and provided me with the essential opportunity to practice speaking (and 'real time' sentence building) to someone, who can also correct me on my pronunciation. On top of that, being a native speaker and current resident in Italy, Lucia also helped me to understand the cultural influences and tricks and habits of the Italian language. I liked that she could recommend a study book and also provided online excercises and assessments from the book, which she could revise as my homework. This provided both me and her with more possibility for feedback during the lessons. Lucia did not speak my native language (Dutch), but this was not a hindrance as we could communicate in English and quite quickly shift to mostly Italian instructions anyway :) The study pace was quite slow in my opinion (i.e. a quarter book lesson per online lesson), as Lucia used this time to make sure the basis was strong, before moving forward perhaps too soon. However, especially for some wider range in 'holiday-sentences' or general vocabulary it was good for me to have some additional excercises/podcasts on the side (or to move forward in the book on your own), to help me learn faster. However, especially with listening to podcasts it was really really good to have the solid (also grammar- and spellingwise) basis of the lessons with Lucia, as additional materials would otherwise never land on 'fertile ground'. The lessons are essential in moving forward with the language. Lucia herself is super nice, patient and open for questions or any input during the lessons, and her cheerfulness makes the studying all the more fun.
Lucia P.
Hello,
Are you looking to learn or improve your French in a Fun and relaxed atmosphere?
Look no further !
My name is Anissa and I'm a French native and certified teacher.
Focusing on each student's individual level, interests, and goals, my online classes are effective to achieve impressive learning results in a shorter period of time. The courses will be based on your personal needs and during the class you will receive direct explanations, correction and feedback in order to instantly improve your language skills.
Whether you want to learn French for your own pleasure or preparing for an exam, an upcoming interview or a presentation at work, I will be happy to assist you in reaching your goals.
My online classes are available at any time! Choose a subject from my curriculum or request your own topic, date, time and start master your French!
I look forward to meeting you,
Anissa, your French (and nice) teacher :)
*Please note that I'm not offering a free trial anymore*
A. O.
As always, Anissa continues to excel. She is a pleasure to work with, helpful in every way. I always enjoy our lessons.
Anissa M.
life in French
R. T.
Very social and helpful teacher with an excellent grasp on how to improve your french in a structured fashion. The informal style is very pleasant and will help you acquire the language in a natural, unforced fashion. The teaching materials and tools used are geared to your level and are a great help in smoothing out the learning curve. Recommended for anyone who enjoys a learn by doing approach with the help of proven teaching tools and documents.
Rue D.
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
R. W.
Francois is teaching our daughter in French at the moment. She is a total beginner and they started from scratch. Both work for one hour daily and agree on homework which is being checked in the next lesson. The lesson via Skype is working well with the exchange of material Skype as well. We can definitely see progress.
Francois D.
Degree in Teaching and in Geography and History, with certificate of French C1 by the Institut Français and by the Official School of Languages, I teach French and Spanish online since 2020.
I adapt to your level and your time needs, with maximum availability. I use my own materials and resources available on the internet, making the classes enjoyable and fun. I offer a free first class, do not hesitate to book it to meet us.
J. .
Blanca is an excellent teacher and very friendly. She adapts the lessons to my wishes. We laugh a lot and I hope that we will continue the lessons for a long time.
Blanca N.
Thank you Jolanda, you are very nice!
I am Diane a language tutor that has been helping students of any age and race and I am also a TEFL certified instructor.
Since I am a native Filipino Speaker, I can teach my students conversational Tagalog which includes 1 grammar rule per lesson and pronunciation as well as vocabulary to enable them to communicate with people when they travel to other places or simply with people not from their country. Aside from conversations, we will talk about our culture, cuisine and tourist spots. When I teach I use role play, dialogue, games, Audio/video files and the like which will engage my students well.
G. P.
Very nice and experienced teacher. She has a very good teaching method with slides and exercises created by her. Highly recommended for those who are new to Filipino, but also for those who would like to improve and move up to a higher level.
This review was written by a coLanguage team member during a manual screening of this teacher profile.
Diane G.
Mabuhay! Magandang Araw! Kumusta ka? I am Rey Corañes. I am a licensed professional teacher and I have 4 years of teaching experience in teaching Filipino/Tagalog language. I have a degree in education and my specialization is teaching Filipino. Let me help you set your goals and have amazing results. Do you want to speak the common Filipino phrases? Do you want to learn how to converse with the people in the community? Do you want to master the grammar and have conversational practices? No worries, I am here to help you learn it all. So what are you waiting for? Book a lesson with me.
G. P.
Ray has been a teacher for four years. He taught Filipino in a private school for two years, while now he is working in a public school. Specialized in teaching for many years, in Rey you will find an experienced but at the same time young and creative teacher. His teaching methods will be based on the level of the student. He also delivers the lessons in an interactive and stimulating way, such as games.
This review was written by a coLanguage team member during a manual screening of this teacher profile.
Rey C.
Thank you so much for this review! I'm so overwhelmed.
**Other time slots can be made available upon request. Don't hesitate to get in touch**
Native speaker from Paris with about 15 years of teaching experience. I’m well-travelled, and I’ve lived and worked in different parts of the world (Europe, Latin America, North America, Africa, Australia and a little bit in Asia).
I have a postgraduate degree (France) in Languages, Literature and Cultural Studies and I’m currently a freelance translator. I’ve previously worked at universities in France and abroad (South Africa/Australia) and have a solid experience in teaching (French Language, Literature, Philosophy, Cultural Studies, Creative Writing, etc.), designing courses, evaluating and guiding students, preparing students for exams/job interviews/professional presentations, managing a Language and Literature department at the university, presenting papers at academic conferences worldwide, publishing, translating and journalism. Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to teach people with different profiles and from various backgrounds: international professionals, university students, beginner translators and teachers, high school students, retirees, travellers, francophiles, children (help with homework), etc.
Being an open-minded, flexible and patient teacher, I enjoy helping others to discover their potential and to explore it. Adapting myself to my students' needs, pace and objectives is essential for me, and designing the best way to work with each student is very stimulating and rewarding.
After the initial introductory lesson, I will design customised lesson plans that will evolve as you progress. We can also, at any time during the programme, change our working method if you wish to do so. I remain very flexible in that regard.
The learning materials will be varied, and we will choose together the themes and aspects of French language to be covered, in line with your objectives. In any case, I am very attentive in general, so please don't hesitate to make any suggestions.
Regardless of your level and objectives, I'm sure that we can find the best way possible to share and enjoy this French language adventure together.
C. E.
I have been taking classes with Priscilla for several weeks now. She makes talking really easy and I am learning a lot of expressions and vocabulary. Plus, she is friendly and welcoming, which makes the class enjoyable and fun. I highly recommend her as a French instructor.
Priscilla R.
Italian second language teacher
G. P.
Alessandra is a teacher of Italian, history and geography. She teaches in Milan as a substitute teacher. She participated in the Dante Alighieri teaching course in Milan and has Ditals level 1 certification. Her teaching method is based on the level of the student. Her motto is: teaching in a creative way. She uses the Dieci Alma edition to teach.
This review was written by a coLanguage team member during a manual screening of this teacher profile.
Alessandra B.
Experienced mother tongue French teacher offers lessons for all levels online or face-to-face (Bologna)
G. P.
Mathieu is a very knowledgeable teacher and has a very good teaching method, recommended for both teenagers and adults. Highly recommended for beginners and those who already have a basic knowledge of French. He uses university textbooks, which are very specific and well written. He customizes the lessons according to the student, he is young but expert at the same time. In addition, he speaks very good Italian. Highly recommended.
This review was written by a coLanguage team member during a manual screening of this teacher profile.
Mathieu H.
I am a professional English tutor with online teaching experience. In my class, you won’t need to memorise long lists of vocabulary. Instead, we will discuss interesting topics and practice language that you want to learn. With my artistic background, I can create creative and fun lessons suited to the student's learning goals. I like using colorful PowerPoint slides, flashcards and videos to demonstrate my learning points.
I am a friendly, patient person, because I know that learning a new language can sometimes be very scary. My classroom is a safe, comfortable space that encourages mistakes, because this is the best way to learn. I am creative and use music/dancing where possible to re-energize my students. This makes learning the subjects you don't enjoy, fun, as we may sing songs that target grammar structures or vocabulary.
E. A.
Savannah is a wonderful and lovely teacher; thanks to her I was able to pass an important exam. She can understand your needs and suggest you how to improve your skills She is an understanding person and is able to make each lesson interesting and pleasant , focusing on useful subjets I think she is perfect for both adult and young students. In addition, having South Africa and Europe the same time zone, it makes convenient and easy to schedule lessons!
Thank you so much Elena. It was such a pleasure to teach you. You always had so much to say so our lessons were always fun. I am so proud of your accomplishments. Well done!
I am a tutor in French as a foreign language. I specialize in conversation and communication from B1 level upwards, but I also have A2 students with whom I follow a more traditional method.
With me, you can express yourself freely and make mistakes without fear, I'll take note of them without interrupting. Essential is that the conversation flows and that we understand each other.
I am Belgian and my mother tongue is French. I have always loved literature, culture, and languages. I studied in Flanders for 10 years, lived in France and Switzerland for 4 years, and I currently live in Valencia, Spain.
I followed the DAEFLE training (teaching French as a foreign language) in 2017.
My practice: - online conversation / support for self-taught students
- coaching / correction of speeches, lectures and documents
Method: - interests and culture
- videos, images, music, reports, poems
- asking questions and seeking answers online (with guidance)
- I encourage listening to podcasts and the use of applications such as Duolingo outside of class for vocabulary and repetition
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Basic rate 18€/hour
Children under 16: 20€/hour
Cancellation :
- If you cancel / postpone more than 24 hours before the lesson, it will not be charged.
- In case of cancellation / postponing less than 24 hours before the lesson, it will be charged at half price.
D. A.
I do not have a formal need but I want to be able to survive and communicate with friends in french in daily life. In that sense, lessons with Elodie is very nice. It is indeed like you are having a casual conversation with your very organized french speaking friend writing down the new vocabulary or the mistakes you make. Even though we plan 1 hour/week, it is already working a lot better for me compared to a 3-4 hour/week group course with 20 people. I had 5 courses including the trial lesson with her now, and I plan to continue as long as our schedules allow.
Elodie O.
Hi! My name is Tiphaine, I'm french, I'm 37 years old and I live in Seville.
I grew up in the outside of Paris, I travelled all over the world and I live in Spain for 10 years now.
I'm a musician, a dancer and I love to cook and hike.
I'm a french teacher, and it's my passion! I speak 3 languages, and thanks to my learning I was able to live amazing experiences in many countries.
That's why I became a teacher, to be able to share with you my love for french language and culture and to guide you in your progress.
For me, each language is a way of seeing and interpreting the world, as glasses of different colors.
Understanding the way a language works is understanding how its people see things; it's such a exciting process, I can't wait to share it with you!
I have more than 8 years experience, in schools, companies and universities.
I work with people from all ages, beginners to advanced. I know most of french manuals.
I can prepare you to DELF and DALF exams. I also have a specialization in french for specific goals and french business.
I can offer you thematic courses, to improve your pronunciation, increase your vocabulary, prepare you for traveling or for a new job.
All my classes are in french, I adapt my vocabulary and speech speed according to your level.
I also adapt my method to your needs, personality, to take the best advantage of my classes and your french learning.
I use diversified ressources, from quizz to podcasts, videos, songs and games.
Whatever are your motivations, if you want to learn french in a pleasurable and rewarding way, book a class with me!
R. T.
Very social and helpful teacher with an excellent grasp on how to improve your french in the method that suits you. The informal style is very pleasant and will help you acquire the language in a natural, unforced fashion. Recommended for anyone who enjoys a learn by doing approach.
Tiphaine R.