Household appliances
Appareils ménagers
- Learn the names of common household and electrical appliances.
- Daily situations with common household devices.
- The pronouns complementing place: "y" and "en"
Learn fundamental French vocabulary and grammar focused on household appliances such as the oven, fridge, vacuum cleaner, and washing machine. This A1-level lesson covers words divided between kitchen and cleaning appliances, practical dialogues about appliance use, and the grammar of French location pronouns 'y' and 'en'. You will practice relevant verbs like 'apporter' and explore a mini story contextualizing daily routines with appliances. The lesson is designed for beginners interested in everyday household conversations and activities.
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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: Sort the following words according to whether they are used in cooking or for cleaning and entertainment.
Appareils de cuisine
Appareils de nettoyage et de divertissement
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 frigo
The fridge
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Passer l'aspirateur
To hoover
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Le lave-vaisselle
The dishwasher
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L'aspirateur
The hoover
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Étendre le linge
Hang out the laundry
Exercice 5: Conversation exercise
Instruction:
- Name each device and if you can what it is used for. (Name each device and if you can what it is used for.)
- Tell which of those devices you usually use. (Tell which of those devices you usually use.)
Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes
Example phrases:
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Il y a un four dans la cuisine. There is an oven in the kitchen. |
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Il y a un grand réfrigérateur dans la cuisine. There is a big fridge in the kitchen. |
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L'aspirateur est utilisé pour nettoyer. The vacuum cleaner is used to clean. |
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Vous allumez le radiateur quand il fait froid. You turn the radiator on when it is cold. |
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J'utilise le sèche-linge pour sécher mes vêtements plus rapidement. I use the dryer to dry my clothes faster. |
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Vous pouvez mettre vos vêtements dans l'armoire. You can put your clothes in the wardrobe. |
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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 ___ la radio dans le salon.
(I ___ the radio to the living room.)2. Tu ___ le journal dans la cuisine.
(You ___ the newspaper to the kitchen.)3. Il ___ les assiettes au lave-vaisselle.
(He ___ the plates to the dishwasher.)4. Nous ___ le micro-ondes dans la cuisine.
(We ___ the microwave to the kitchen.)Exercise 8: Everyday life with household appliances
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Passer - Vacuum
Présent
- je passe
- tu passes
- il/elle/on passe
- nous passons
- vous passez
- ils/elles passent
Apporter - Bring
Présent
- j'apporte
- tu apportes
- il/elle/on apporte
- nous apportons
- vous apportez
- ils/elles apportent
Fonctionner - Run
Présent
- je fonctionne
- tu fonctionnes
- il/elle/on fonctionne
- nous fonctionnons
- vous fonctionnez
- ils/elles fonctionnent
Ranger - Put away
Présent
- je range
- tu ranges
- il/elle/on range
- nous rangeons
- vous rangez
- ils/elles rangent
Étendre - Hang out
Présent
- j'étends
- tu étends
- il/elle/on étend
- nous étendons
- vous étendez
- ils/elles étendent
Aller - Go
Présent
- je vais
- tu vas
- il/elle/on va
- nous allons
- vous allez
- ils/elles vont
Exercise 9: Les pronoms compléments de lieu: "y" et "en"
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
Grammar: The pronouns complementing place: "y" and "en"
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A1.34.2 Grammaire
Les pronoms compléments de lieu: "y" et "en"
The pronouns complementing place: "y" and "en"
Verb conjugation tables for this lesson Share Copied!
Apporter to bring Share Copied!
present
| French | English |
|---|---|
| (je/j') j'apporte | I bring |
| tu apportes | You bring |
| il/elle/on apporte | he/she/one brings |
| nous apportons | we bring |
| vous apportez | You bring |
| ils/elles apportent | They bring |
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Introduction to Household Appliances in French
This lesson focuses on essential vocabulary and grammar related to household appliances in French, perfect for A1 beginners. You'll learn common appliances used in the kitchen and for cleaning, such as le four (the oven), le frigo (the fridge), l'aspirateur (the vacuum cleaner), and la machine à laver (the washing machine).
Vocabulary Clusters
The lesson groups appliances into two main categories: those used in kitchen tasks and those for cleaning or entertainment. This structure helps you connect the words to real-life activities and improves retention.
- Kitchen Appliances: le four, le frigo, le lave-vaisselle, le micro-ondes
- Cleaning and Entertainment Appliances: l'aspirateur, la machine à laver, la télévision, la radio
Practical Phrases and Dialogues
You will practice useful dialogues about where to find and how to use household appliances, such as asking “Où est l'aspirateur ?” (Where is the vacuum cleaner?) or offering advice on appliance use.
Grammar Focus: Location Pronouns y and en
A key grammar point is learning to use the pronouns y and en to replace places or objects, which streamlines your sentences. For example, instead of repeating the place, you can say “J'y vais” (I go there) or “J'en prends” (I take some).
Verb Conjugation Practice
The lesson includes multiple-choice exercises on verbs commonly associated with appliance use, such as apporter (to bring), conjugated in the present tense for different subjects. This builds your confidence in speaking about daily household activities.
Mini Story for Context
A short story illustrates a typical morning using household appliances like passing the vacuum cleaner in the salon or putting clothes in the washing machine. This context helps you see vocabulary and grammar in action.
Note on Differences Between English and French
In French, location pronouns like y and en are very common and often replace phrases expressing "there" or "some/any" from English. For instance, J'y vais translates to "I am going there," where "there" is implicit rather than repeated. Also, the verb passer is used in French in contexts like "to vacuum" or "to spend time," which can differ from English usage.
Useful phrases include “Passer l'aspirateur” (to vacuum) and “Faire la machine” (to do the laundry), reflecting everyday household routines. These expressions help convey natural and practical language in your daily life.
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