This lesson covers expressing opinions and negotiating in French, featuring practical vocabulary like "négocié" (negotiated), "agi" (acted), and phrases to discuss films, restaurants, and workplace ideas effectively.
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These exercises can be done together during conversation lessons or as homework.
Exercise 1: Dialogue Cards
Instruction: Select a situation and practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
Exercise 2: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. Nous ____ les conditions du contrat hier.
(We ____ the contract terms yesterday.)2. Ils ____ rapidement pour résoudre le problème.
(They ____ quickly to solve the problem.)3. Tu ____ un salaire plus élevé avec ton employeur.
(You ____ a higher salary with your employer.)4. Elle ____ avec beaucoup de respect pendant la réunion.
(She ____ with a lot of respect during the meeting.)Exercise 3: Negotiation at Work
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Partager - Share
Passé composé
- j'ai partagé
- tu as partagé
- il/elle/on a partagé
- nous avons partagé
- vous avez partagé
- ils/elles ont partagé
Exprimer - Express
Passé composé
- j'ai exprimé
- tu as exprimé
- il/elle/on a exprimé
- nous avons exprimé
- vous avez exprimé
- ils/elles ont exprimé
Agir - Act
Passé composé
- j'ai agi
- tu as agi
- il/elle/on a agi
- nous avons agi
- vous avez agi
- ils/elles ont agi
Négocier - Negotiate
Passé composé
- j'ai négocié
- tu as négocié
- il/elle/on a négocié
- nous avons négocié
- vous avez négocié
- ils/elles ont négocié
Convaincre - Convince
Passé composé
- j'ai convaincu
- tu as convaincu
- il/elle/on a convaincu
- nous avons convaincu
- vous avez convaincu
- ils/elles ont convaincu
Grammar Share Copied!
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Verb conjugation tables for this lesson Share Copied!
Négocier to negotiate Share Copied!
Passé composé
French | English |
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(je/j') ai négocié | I negotiated |
(tu) as négocié | you negotiated |
(il/elle/on) a négocié | he/she/one negotiated |
(nous) avons négocié | we negotiated |
(vous) avez négocié | You negotiated |
(ils/elles) ont négocié | They negotiated |
Agir to act Share Copied!
Passé composé
French | English |
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(je/j') ai agi | I acted |
(tu) as agi | you acted |
(il/elle/on) a agi | he/she/one acted |
(nous) avons agi | we acted |
(vous) avez agi | You acted |
(ils/elles) ont agi | they acted |
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Opinions and Negotiations in French
This lesson is designed for A2-level learners to improve their ability to express opinions and negotiate in everyday situations. It focuses on practical dialogues about movies, dining options, and workplace ideas, helping learners practice sharing viewpoints and reaching agreements politely.
Key Dialogues Covered
- Discussing a Recent Movie: Exchange opinions on a film using phrases like "Moi, j'ai trouvé ce film très intéressant." or "Je ne suis pas sûr, je pense qu'il était un peu long."
- Choosing a Restaurant for Dinner: Express preferences and negotiate choices with sentences such as "Tu préfères un restaurant italien ou français ?" and "Je préfère la cuisine française ce soir."
- Giving Opinions at Work: Share ideas during meetings and discuss concerns, like "Je crois que cette idée peut améliorer notre service." and "Je pense que le coût est un problème."
Verb Usage and Conjugation Practice
The lesson reinforces the use of key verbs in the passé composé tense, essential for discussing past actions related to negotiations and opinions. Verbs highlighted include:
- négocier (to negotiate), e.g., Nous avons négocié les conditions du contrat hier.
- agir (to act), e.g., Ils ont agi rapidement pour résoudre le problème.
- partager (to share), exprimer (to express), and convaincre (to convince), all used in the context of workplace negotiation.
Short Story for Contextual Learning
A mini-story about a negotiation at work illustrates these verbs and expressions in context, showing how colleagues share ideas, express differing opinions politely, and reach compromises.
Instruction Language vs. French
Unlike English, French frequently uses the passé composé for past actions in oral and written communication, essential for discussing past opinions or negotiations. Important phrases include "Je pense que..." (I think that...) and "Qu'en penses-tu ?" (What do you think?), which help maintain polite dialogue and invitation to respond. Additionally, negotiating often involves modal and expression verbs like "il faut" (it is necessary) and "peut-être" (maybe).
This lesson emphasizes polite disagreement and agreement expressions, such as "Je comprends, mais..." (I understand, but...) and "Je suis d'accord." (I agree), important in discussions and negotiations.