Body parts
Parties du corps
- Get to know the basic body parts.
- Basic phrases to describe your health.
- The plural of nouns
Learn essential French vocabulary for body parts like le bras (arm), la bouche (mouth), and les jambes (legs), while practicing common phrases to describe pain and daily movements.
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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
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La main
The hand
3
La langue
The tongue
4
Respirer
To breathe
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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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Lesson Overview: Body Parts in French
This A1 level lesson introduces basic vocabulary related to body parts, organized into two main categories: parts of the face and parts of the limbs. It also presents practical phrases to describe pain, simple dialogues for common situations like visiting a doctor or a pharmacy, and useful verbs with conjugation practice. The focus is on everyday expressions, enabling learners to confidently talk about the body and describe physical sensations.
Key Vocabulary: Face and Limb Parts
The lesson groups body parts into face parts such as l'œil (eye), la bouche (mouth), le nez (nose), and la dent (tooth), and limb parts including la main (hand), le bras (arm), la jambe (leg), and le pied (foot). Recognizing these categories helps organize vocabulary and improve comprehension.
Useful Expressions Related to Pain
- J'ai mal au bras quand je plie le coude. — I have pain in my arm when I bend my elbow.
- Elle a mal à la tête et elle doit se reposer. — She has a headache and must rest.
- Il faut ouvrir la bouche pour montrer les dents. — You must open your mouth to show your teeth.
- Les jambes bougent quand je marche. — The legs move when I walk.
Common Dialogues and Scenarios
Practice dialogues cover typical situations involving body pain or ailments, such as conversations at the doctor’s office, pharmacy, and gym. These help learners apply vocabulary and phrases in context, including asking about symptoms and receiving advice.
Verb Focus: "Toucher" and "Savoir"
The verbs toucher (to touch) and savoir (to know) are highlighted with present tense conjugations and example sentences, like Je touche doucement mon nez (I gently touch my nose) and Je sais (I know).
Differences and Useful Phrases Compared to English
In French, body parts are often referred to using definite articles (le, la, l'), whereas English typically uses possessive pronouns for body parts (my, your). For example, French says J'ai mal à la tête literally "I have pain at the head," while English says "I have a headache." This structure means the verb "avoir" (to have) is used with the article and the body part to express pain or sensations.
Some handy phrases to remember include:
- Avoir mal à... — to have pain in/at...
- Je touche... — I touch...
- Il faut... — It is necessary to...
- Je dois... — I must...
These phrases help describe symptoms, actions, and advice in daily conversations concerning health and the body.
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