This lesson focuses on the French vocabulary and expressions needed to register as a dentist in the national register, including words like "diplôme" (diploma), "pièce d'identité" (ID), "formulaire" (form), and procedural verbs such as "remplir" (to fill out) and "vérifier" (to verify). It teaches how to discuss required documents and registration steps essential for practicing legally in France.
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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. Pour s'inscrire au tableau de l'ordre, il faut ______ toutes les démarches administratives.
(Pour s'inscrire au tableau de l'ordre, il faut ______ toutes les démarches administratives.)2. Après avoir rempli le formulaire, vous ______ les documents requis à la préfecture.
(Après avoir rempli le formulaire, vous ______ les documents requis à la préfecture.)3. Le RPPS ______ la reconnaissance officielle de chaque chirurgien-dentiste en exercice.
(Le RPPS ______ la reconnaissance officielle de chaque chirurgien-dentiste en exercice.)4. Les obligations professionnelles doivent être ______ pour valider le certificat.
(Les obligations professionnelles doivent être ______ pour valider le certificat.)Exercise 3: Registration on the register of dental surgeons
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Devoir - Devoir
Présent
- je dois
- tu dois
- il/elle/on doit
- nous devons
- vous devez
- ils/elles doivent
Préparer - Préparer
Présent
- je prépare
- tu prépares
- il/elle/on prépare
- nous préparons
- vous préparez
- ils/elles préparent
Avoir - Avoir
Passé composé
- j'ai
- tu as
- il/elle/on a
- nous avons
- vous avez
- ils/elles ont
Remplir - Remplir
Présent
- je remplis
- tu remplis
- il/elle/on remplit
- nous remplissons
- vous remplissez
- ils/elles remplissent
Être - Être
Futur simple
- je serai
- tu seras
- il/elle/on sera
- nous serons
- vous serez
- ils/elles seront
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Lesson Overview: Registering in the National Dentists' Register
This lesson focuses on the practical vocabulary and expressions needed to discuss and understand the process of registering as a dentist in France. It is designed for A2-level learners of French, providing realistic dialogues, explanations, and verb practice relevant to administrative conversations.
Key Topics Covered
- Required documents for registration, such as diplomas, identity proofs, professional experience attestations, and certificates.
- Procedures and official steps involved in registering with the national dentists' register.
- Discussing and analyzing employment contracts, including terms of work hours, pay, paid leave, probation periods, confidentiality clauses, and professional responsibilities.
- Essential questions and formal phrases used in administrative and professional situations.
Important Vocabulary and Expressions
Below are some examples of useful words and phrases encountered in the lesson:
- Inscription (f.) — registration
- Diplôme (m.) — diploma
- Certificat de bonne conduite — certificate of good conduct
- Justificatif d'expérience professionnelle — proof of professional experience
- Formulaire (m.) en ligne — online form
- Envoyer — to send
- Vérifier — to verify
- Confirmation (f.) — confirmation
- Exercer légalement — to practice legally
Structure and Format of Content
The lesson includes conversational dialogues simulating real-life situations around registration and employment discussions. There are also verb conjugation exercises to practice key action verbs like remplir (to fill out), envoyer (to send), vérifier (to verify), and recevoir (to receive). The short story segment illustrates vocabulary in context, focusing on daily actions related to administration.
Differences Between English and French in Administrative Contexts
French administrative language often includes formal phrases and specific document names that may not have direct one-to-one equivalents in English. For instance, a certificat de bonne conduite is not commonly requested in English-speaking countries but is standard in French procedures.
Useful phrases include:
- Bonjour, je souhaite m'inscrire... — Hello, I wish to register...
- Quels documents sont nécessaires? — Which documents are necessary?
- Veuillez apporter... — Please bring...
- La procédure dure... — The procedure takes...
Understanding these polite, formal constructions will help learners navigate professional and bureaucratic conversations smoothly.
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