Body parts
Parties du corps
- Get to know the basic body parts.
- Basic phrases to describe your health.
- The plural of nouns
Learn basic French body parts vocabulary focusing on face and limb parts, practice expressing pain and sensations, use practical dialogues for medical and everyday contexts, and study essential verbs like toucher and savoir in present tense.
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Vocabulary (22) Share Copied!
Exercises Share Copied!
These exercises can be done together during conversation lessons or as homework.
Exercise 1: Reorder sentences
Instruction: Make correct sentences and translate.
Exercise 2: Match a word
Instruction: Match the translations
Exercise 3: Cluster the words
Instruction: Classify these words according to whether they designate a visible part of the face or a part of a limb.
Parties du corps du visage
Parties du corps des membres
Exercise 4: Translate and use in a sentence
Instruction: Pick a word, translated and use the word in a sentence or dialogue.
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Le corps
The body
2
La main
The hand
3
La langue
The tongue
4
Respirer
To breathe
5
La dent
The tooth
Exercice 5: Conversation exercise
Instruction:
- Name the bodyparts. (Name the bodyparts.)
- Describe where it hurts. (Describe where it hurts.)
Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes
Example phrases:
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Un pied a cinq orteils. A foot has five toes. |
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La tête a des yeux, des oreilles, un nez et une bouche. The head has eyes, ears, a nose, and a mouth. |
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J'ai mal au cou. My neck hurts. |
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Le dos est relié au cou. The back is connected with the neck. |
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Exercise 6: Dialogue Cards
Instruction: Select a situation and practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
Exercise 7: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. Je ____ doucement mon nez pour sentir s'il y a quelque chose.
(I ____ my nose gently to feel if there is something.)2. Tu ____ tes joues quand tu réfléchis.
(You ____ your cheeks when you think.)3. Il ____ souvent ses yeux pour vérifier qu'ils ne sont pas fatigués.
(He ____ often his eyes to check if they are not tired.)4. Nous ____ nos jambes pour voir si elles sont propres après la promenade.
(We ____ our legs to see if they are clean after the walk.)Exercise 8: A Visit to the Doctor
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Toucher - Toucher
Présent
- je touche
- tu touches
- il/elle/on touche
- nous touchons
- vous touchez
- ils/elles touchent
Savoir - Savoir
Présent
- je sais
- tu sais
- il/elle/on sait
- nous savons
- vous savez
- ils/elles savent
Exercise 9: Le pluriel des noms
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
Grammar: The plural of nouns
Show translation Show answersLes yeux, Les joues, Les jambes, Les bouches, Les oreilles, Les doigts, Les lèvres, Les pieds
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Verb conjugation tables for this lesson Share Copied!
Toucher to touch Share Copied!
present
| French | English |
|---|---|
| (je/j') touche | I touch |
| (tu) touches | you touch |
| (il/elle/on) touche | he/she/one touches |
| (nous) touchons | we touch |
| (vous) touchez | You touch |
| (ils/elles) touchent | they touch |
Savoir to know Share Copied!
present
| French | English |
|---|---|
| (je/j') je sais / j'sais | I know / I know |
| tu sais | you know |
| (il/elle/on) il sait / elle sait / on sait | he knows / she knows / one knows |
| nous savons | we know |
| vous savez | You know |
| (ils/elles) ils savent / elles savent | they know |
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Introduction to Body Parts in French
This lesson focuses on learning the names of common body parts in French, especially parts of the face and limbs. You will explore vocabulary such as l'œil (eye), la bouche (mouth), le bras (arm), and la jambe (leg). Understanding these words helps you describe pain or sensations in different areas of the body, an essential skill for daily conversations and visits to the doctor or pharmacist.
What You Will Learn
- Basic vocabulary for visible parts of the face and limbs.
- How to form simple sentences describing pain or physical feelings, for example: "J'ai mal au bras" (I have pain in my arm).
- Useful dialogues for practical situations like visiting a doctor, pharmacy, or talking at the gym.
- Conjugation practice of common verbs like toucher (to touch) and savoir (to know) in the present tense.
- Exercises to classify body parts by categories — face vs. limbs — to deepen your understanding.
Key Points and Examples
The French expressions often use "avoir mal à" followed by the definite article and the body part, e.g., "J'ai mal à la tête" (I have a headache). This differs from English, where the possessive "my" is used instead. You will also practice verbs related to touching and feeling, helping you describe sensations accurately.
Cultural and Language Notes
In French, body parts are typically preceded by the definite article (le, la, l') instead of possessive adjectives. For example, "Je touche mon bras" (I touch my arm) contrasts with "J'ai mal au bras" (I have pain in the arm). Recognizing this difference helps avoid common mistakes. Also, verbs like toucher and savoir are essential for everyday conversations and are systematically conjugated in this lesson.
This lesson is designed for A1 beginners, guiding you through practical dialogues and simple sentence structures to confidently talk about your body, sensations, and health concerns in French.
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