sound-symbol-correspondence (SSC) pronounced as in 'rue'

French verb meaning 'avoir' which can also be translated as 'to be' with certain expressions, e.g. 'avoir faim' - to be hungry

British English CC

frère

horrible

trois

février

bonjour

novembre

mercredi

rose

radio

strict

préparer

tongue twister

tu as

il a

elle a

avoir tune

j’ai faim

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j'ai tort

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j’ai soif

j’ai raison

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j’ai neuf ans

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I'm hungry: '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

The French 'r' and the English 'r' sound the same.

Place the tip of your tongue at the front of your mouth to make the French [r].

Your throat vibrates when making the French [r] sound.

The French [r] sound makes a raspy noise.

Which of the following statements are correct?

Choose the correct form of the verb 'avoir' to match this image.

In which of the following can the verb avoir be translated as 'to be'?

'Avoir', to have, having: match the French and the English.

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