Everyday services
Services du quotidien
- Describe the location of services on a map.
- Ask for the opening hours of a certain service.
- Irregular verbs: "Faire", "Prendre", "Dire"
Learn essential French vocabulary and phrases related to everyday services such as the bank, pharmacy, and post office. Practice irregular verbs 'faire,' 'prendre,' and 'dire' through real-life dialogues and exercises, with focus on asking for locations and opening hours. Ideal for A1 beginner learners to navigate daily errands confidently.
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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: Classify these words according to the type of service they designate to better memorize them.
Services publics
Services personnels
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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La bibliothèque
The library
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Le caissier
The cashier
3
La station essence
The petrol station
4
Un commerce
A shop
5
La police
The police
Exercice 5: Conversation exercise
Instruction:
- What did Eva do today? Where did she pass by? (What did Eva do today? Where did she pass by?)
- Where have you been today? (Where have you been today? )
Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes
Example phrases:
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Eva est allée à la salle de sport ce matin. Eva has gone to the gym this morning. |
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Ensuite, elle est passée à la boulangerie pour acheter de la nourriture. Afterwards she has passed by the bakery to buy some food. |
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Elle est passée devant la banque le soir. She has passed by the bank in the evening. |
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Je suis allé à l'hôpital aujourd'hui parce que j'y travaille comme médecin. I have gone to the hospital today because I work there as a doctor. |
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Je suis allé à l'école ce matin à cause de mes enfants. I have been to the school this morning because of my children. |
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Je suis allé à l'université et à la bibliothèque aujourd'hui. I have gone to the university and the library today. |
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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 ___ attention aux horaires de la bibliothèque.
(I ___ attention to the library hours.)2. Tu ___ la rue à gauche pour aller à la pharmacie.
(You ___ the street on the left to go to the pharmacy.)3. Il ___ que la poste est ouverte jusqu’à 18 heures.
(He ___ that the post office is open until 6 PM.)4. Nous ___ souvent des courses près de la station essence.
(We ___ often do errands near the gas station.)Exercise 8: Finding services in the city
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Faire - Faire
Présent
- Je fais
- Tu fais
- Il/Elle/On fait
- Nous faisons
- Vous faites
- Ils/Elles font
Prendre - Prendre
Présent
- Je prends
- Tu prends
- Il/Elle/On prend
- Nous prenons
- Vous prenez
- Ils/Elles prennent
Dire - Dire
Présent
- Je dis
- Tu dis
- Il/Elle/On dit
- Nous disons
- Vous dites
- Ils/Elles disent
Être - Être
Présent
- Je suis
- Tu es
- Il/Elle/On est
- Nous sommes
- Vous êtes
- Ils/Elles sont
Écouter - Écouter
Présent
- J'écoute
- Tu écoutes
- Il/Elle/On écoute
- Nous écoutons
- Vous écoutez
- Ils/Elles écoutent
Exercise 9: Les verbes irréguliers : "Faire", "Prendre", "Dire"
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
Grammar: Irregular verbs: "Faire", "Prendre", "Dire"
Show translation Show answersfais, disent, prends, prennent, dites, disons, faites, fait
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A1.38.2 Grammaire
Les verbes irréguliers : "Faire", "Prendre", "Dire"
Irregular verbs: "Faire", "Prendre", "Dire"
Verb conjugation tables for this lesson Share Copied!
Utiliser to use Share Copied!
present
| French | English |
|---|---|
| (je/j') utilise | I use |
| (tu) utilises | You use |
| (il/elle/on) utilise | he/she/one uses |
| (nous) utilisons | we use |
| (vous) utilisez | you use |
| (ils/elles) utilisent | they use |
Écouter to listen Share Copied!
present
| French | English |
|---|---|
| (je/j') écoute | I listen |
| (tu) écoutes | You listen |
| (il/elle/on) écoute | he/she/one listens |
| (nous) écoutons | we listen |
| (vous) écoutez | You listen |
| (ils/elles) écoutent | they listen |
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Everyday Services - French Language Lesson A1
This lesson focuses on essential vocabulary and phrases related to everyday services that you might need when navigating a French-speaking town or city. You will learn the names of common public and personal services, such as la banque (the bank), la pharmacie (the pharmacy), le coiffeur (the hairdresser), and la poste (the post office). Understanding these words will help you ask for directions, inquire about opening hours, and carry out daily errands effectively.
Key Verbs and Usage
Alongside the vocabulary, this lesson emphasizes the use of irregular verbs that are crucial in everyday conversation: faire (to do/make), prendre (to take), and dire (to say/tell). For example, phrases like "Je fais mes courses à la pharmacie près du bureau de tabac." or "Nous prenons la route vers la station essence après le gymnase." showcase these verbs in natural contexts. You will also find conjugation tables and multiple-choice exercises to practice their present tense forms.
Practical Dialogues
The lesson includes real-life dialogues to practice asking for locations and information, such as "Excusez-moi, où est la pharmacie ici ?" and "Pouvez-vous me dire les heures d’ouverture de la bibliothèque ?" These situational conversations build confidence in interacting with locals and help you memorize key expressions.
Vocabulary Classification
Words are grouped into categories like Public Services (bank, library, post office, police, pharmacy) and Personal Services (hairdresser, electrician, plumber) to facilitate learning and retention.
Language Insights
French uses gendered nouns and definite articles—for example, la pharmacie (feminine) and le coiffeur (masculine)—which differ from English. French verbs often change dramatically in conjugation, especially irregular verbs like "faire," "prendre," and "dire." Useful phrases include asking for location: "Où est... ?" (Where is...?), and inquiring about opening hours: "À quelle heure ouvre...?" (What time does... open?). This lesson also helps you become familiar with the polite and formal ways of asking questions in French.
Mastering this content will equip you with practical language skills for everyday situations involving services, making your experience in French-speaking environments smoother and more enjoyable.
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