silent final consonant, silent letter (d, s, t, x) at the end of a word

pronouncing a usually silent final consonant when followed by a vowel, e.g. dix ans

French verb meaning ‘avoir’ which can also be translated as 'to be' with certain set expressions (e.g. 'j'ai neuf ans' - I am nine years old)

faim

soif

raison

tort

numbers song

1 to 12

9 + 1 = 10

j'ai

tu as

il a

elle a 

avoir song 

j’ai faim

j’ai soif

j’ai raison

j’ai tort

quel age as tu

j’ai dix ans

age chant

elle a dix ans

il a douze ans

task C2 - 1

task C2 - 2

task C2 - 3

task C2 - 4

task C2 - 5

task C2 - 6

task C2 - 7

task C2 - 8

Age: 'avoir' meaning 'be'

French

In this unit, pupils embed vowel and other sounds. They secure numbers 1-12 and essential verbs to be, to have and there are, describing themselves, friends and a monster. Pupils learn that 'avoir' also means 'be' for ages and states, enabling them to say with more precision how they feel.

Introductions: singular 'être', 'avoir', and regular adjectives

In which of the following are the verbs not translated as 'to have'?

Which of the following expressions best matches the picture?

Which of the following questions means 'how old are you'?

Which of the following expressions are not translated as 'to have' in English?

Choose the correct expression to match the picture.

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Age: 'avoir' meaning 'be'

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.