55 Common French Expressions

Learning common French expressions is a great way to spice up conversations, increase vocabulary, and sound more French. The grammar in these expressions is varied, so this resource is fine for all levels (even beginners). Many of these expressions are informal or familiar, and if that is the case it's indicated on the card. However, none of the expressions are inappropriate or vulgar. Click here for a set of 100 different common French expressions.

The idea is to not worry about WHY things are said this way in French, but instead to encourage our students to accept it and memorize these 55 short expressions, interjections, and sentence starters. My students have a lot of fun using these, and I love hearing them having fun with French!

In addition to the set of cards, you get video and audio versions. All of the words and expressions are spoken slowly, and students are given time to repeat them aloud. English translations are included for all 55 expressions on the video recording. Students will notice that the English versions are almost never direct translations, which is interesting to note! An audio recording is included so you can share this to have your students practice almost anywhere (even on the way to school)!

Included:

1. Video recording with all 55 expressions written in French and English - 9 minutes
2. Audio recording for listening comprehension and pronunciation practice - 9 minutes
3. Set of 55 practice cards to print, cut out, and use over and over again

How to use the set of practice cards:

Have students print and cut out the set of 55 cards, and hook them together with a ring. Expressions are written in French at the top, and in English at the bottom. As they practice and master these expressions by using the video and audio recordings, they can test themselves frequently with the stack of cards. When they feel confident with a word or expression, they can take a pair of scissors and CUT OFF THE ENGLISH translation on the dotted line. They'll eventually have a handy set of French only cards to pull out any time they'd like to review.

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