French Language Game: Prendre - Present Tense
Quick French Language Game: Prendre (to take, have [eat or drink]) - Present Tense
Level: Beginner (A1)
Playing Time: 4 minutes
A fun online game to learn and practice the present tense of the verb "prendre" (to take).
You'll also put together basic sentences with the Word Invader game using different forms of the verb.
The verb "prendre" (to take) is useful for everyday conversations.
Note that "prendre" can also mean "to have", in the sense of "to have" - meaning to eat or drink.
At a restaurant, a friend might ask you: "Qu'est-ce que tu prends ?" - What are you having?
Prendre - Present Tense
• je prends - I take
• tu prends - you take (familiar)
• il/elle/on prend - he/she/one takes
• nous prenons - we take
• vous prenez - you take (formal & plural)
• ils/elles prennent - they take (m/f)
Vocabulary
• le bus - the bus
• le train - the train
• la valise - the suitcase
• le livre - the book
• Nous prenons un café. - We're having a cup of coffee.
• Tu prends le bus? - Are you taking the bus? (familiar)
• Il prend sa valise. - He takes his suitcase.
• Ils prennent un taxi. - They take a taxi.
• Vous prenez le train? - Are you taking the train? (formal)
• Je prends le livre. - I'm taking the book.
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French Language Game: Maintenant, Bientôt
Quick French language Game: Maintenant, Bientôt (now, soon ...)
Level: Beginner (A1)
Playing Time: 3 minutes
Add 4 common adverbs (now, soon, today, tomorrow) to your vocabulary and practice your pronunciation with this quick language game.
You'll first play Memory, Car Race, and Word Shoot - to practice the four common adverbs.
Then you'll build and practice short sentences with them, in the Word Invader game.
Repeat the words aloud and try to imitate the sound and rhythm of the speaker.
4 Common Adverbs
• maintenant - now
• bientôt - soon
• aujourd'hui - today
• demain - tomorrow
Vocabulary and Sentences
jamais - never
Maintenant ou jamais. - Now or never.
prêt - ready
Le dîner sera bientôt prêt. - The dinner will be ready soon.
il fait beau - it's nice weather
Il fait beau aujourd'hui. - It's nice weather today.
je vais - I go, I'm going
Demain je vais à Paris. - Tomorrow I'm going to Paris.
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French Language Game: Venir - Present Tense
Quick French Language Game: Venir (to come) - Present Tense
Level: Beginner (A1)
Playing Time: 3 minutes
Play this quick and fun French language game - a Word-Shoot and Flash Card sequence - to learn and practice the present tense of "venir" (to come). Then, with the additional vocabulary, construct simple sentences.
As you play, say the French words OUT LOUD! It's a good way to sharpen your pronunciation.
Venir - Present Tense
- je viens - I come
- tu viens - you come (familiar)
- il/elle vient - he/she comes
- nous venons - we come
- vous venez - you go (formal & plural)
- ils/elles viennent - they come (m/f)
Vocabulary
- avec moi - with me
- avec toi - with you(fam.)
- d'où - from where
- le nom - the name
You may also enjoy our 3-minute Quick Game (A1): Tu viens avec moi?, to learn and practice a short and useful 4-sentence conversation.
Each game you play adds to your knowledge of French. Enjoy!
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French Language Game: Tutoyer - Using "tu"
Quick French Language Game: Tutoyer - Using "tu"
A quick online game where students first use "vous" and then "tu".
Daniel meets Mathilde and her sister Virginie. He politely starts out using the formal "vous" when he's introduced to Mathilde. But Virginie tells him that he's being much too formal.
Shadow the French OUT LOUD after the speaker! You'll improve your pronunciation.
There are a couple of very useful phrases in this conversation. Practice them until they become automatic.
You can clicking on the French sentence to have it repeated.
Our games work best for mid-to-high Beginners who want to learn and review conversational French.
Play on a Computer or Tablet.
Using "tu" or "vous
"Tu" is the singular familiar word for "you".
Use it with family, children, good friends, classmates, some colleagues.
Using "tu" suggests that you know each other well, are the same age, have equal status, etc.
"Vous" is the singular formal word for "you", as well the plural for "you", familiar or formal.
Use it with older people, in business and professional situations, with strangers.
Using "vous" shows respect and/or distance, and should be used when in doubt.
Phrases in French Language Game
- bonjour - hello
- enchanté(e) - delighted (m/f)
- la connaissance - the acquaintance
- Enchanté de faire votre connaissance - Delighted to meet you. (formal)
- ne sois pas - don't be ... (fam.) [être]
- si formel - so formal
- tutoyer - to use the familiar "tu" with sb.
- vous - you (sing. formal and/or plural form/fam)
- vous pouvez vous tutoyer - you can use "tu" with each other
- déranger - to bother, upset
- Ça ne te dérange pas? - You don't mind? (fam.)
- Bien sûr. - Of course.
- Bien sûr que non. - Of course not.
- entre étudiants - among students
- nous - we, us, to ourselves/each other
- nous nous tutoyons toujours - we always use "tu" with each other
Ne sois pas
Note: Here, "Ne sois pas ... !" (Don't be ...!) is an imperative form of "être".
(tu) sois ! - be!
(nous) soyons ! - let's be!
(vous) soyez ! - be!
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French Language Game: Au téléphone
Quick French language Game: Au téléphone - On the phone
A quick online game to learn and practice 11 useful French phrases in context.
In the brief story, Daniel calls the number of a friend in Aix-en-Provence, but a woman answers.
Always say the French OUT LOUD! By imitating the native speaker, you'll gradually improve your pronunciation! Our games target mid to high Beginners who want to learn and review conversational French.
Phrases in French Language Game
- pourrais-je - could I [pouvoir]
- parler - to speak
- à Pierre - to Peter
- je suis désolée - I'm sorry (f)
- il n'est pas là - he isn't here
- puis elle demande - then she asks [demander]
- c'est de la part de qui? - who's calling? [expression]
- je suis un ami - I'm a friend(m)
- la petite amie - the girlfriend
- quand sera-t-il de retour? - when will he be back?
- dans un quart d'heure - in a quarter of an hour
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