Key vocabulary at a glance

Part of Identity and relationships with others · Section 3 of 4

Key FactsUnit: Theme 1: People and LifestyleGCSE

This key facts covers Key vocabulary at a glance within Identity and relationships with others for GCSE French. Revise Identity and relationships with others in Theme 1: People and Lifestyle for GCSE French with 15 exam-style questions and 15 flashcards. This is a high-frequency topic, so it is worth revising until the explanation feels precise and repeatable. It is section 3 of 4 in this topic. Use this key facts to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.

📌 Key vocabulary at a glance

  • J'ai (X) ans — NOT j'ai (X) années: use ans for age
  • les cheveux — always plural in French, even for one head of hair
  • marrons — invariable colour adjective: never marrones
  • gentil / gentille — doubles the l in the feminine
  • meilleur(e) ami(e) — best friend: adjective agrees with the friend's gender
  • Je m'entends bien / mal avec — reflexive verb: don't drop the me
  • On se dispute — reflexive: both subjects implied in on
  • beau-père / belle-mère — can mean step- OR in-law depending on context

Practice questions for Identity and relationships with others

What does 'le père' mean in English?

  • A. Father
  • B. Brother
  • C. Grandfather
  • D. Uncle
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Which French word means 'sister'?

  • A. la tante
  • B. la copine
  • C. la sœur
  • D. la grand-mère
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Quick recall flashcards

drôle
funny / amusing — same form for masculine and feminine
le père
father / dad — masculine noun

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