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Instructions 01

Instructions are everywhere in GCSE French, from class tasks to exam rubrics. Learn how French commands work, and when to use formal or informal forms.

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Fascinating Fact:

Lisez means “Read” (formal/plural), Lis means “Read” (informal).

In GCSE Fast French, instructions help you understand what you are being asked to do, and they also help you give clear directions yourself. Many instructions use the imperative (command form), and the wording can change depending on whether the situation is formal, informal, singular, or plural.

Key Terms

  • Imperative: A verb form used to give an order, instruction, or advice, such as “Write!” or “Listen!”
  • Formal address: Language used with “vous” to sound polite, especially with adults you do not know or in official settings.
  • Informal address: Language used with “tu” for friends, family, and people your age.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What does “imperative” mean in GCSE French?

In GCSE French, the imperative is the verb form used for commands and instructions, like “Écoutez” (Listen) or “Regarde” (Look). It tells someone what to do.

How can I tell if a French instruction is formal or informal?

A formal instruction usually uses the “vous” form, often ending in -ez, like “Écrivez” (Write). An informal instruction uses the “tu” form, like “Écris” (Write).

Why do French instructions matter in exams?

French instructions matter because they tell you exactly what to do, such as choosing the correct answer, writing a short response, or giving opinions. Misreading the instruction can cost marks.

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In each question you will be given some words in French. All you have to do is choose the correct translation from the four choices offered.
1 .
Choisissez deux phrases qui sont vraies.
Choose two sentences from each paragraph.
Choose two incorrect sentences.
Choose two correct sentences.
Choose two words from each sentence.
Literally: Choose two sentences that are true.
2 .
Il n’est pas nécessaire d’écrire en phrases complètes.
It is necessary to write in full sentences.
It is not necessary to answer in full sentences.
It is not necessary to write in full sentences.
It is necessary to answer in full sentences.
N’est pas = is not
Écrire = to write
3 .
Ecrivez quatre phrases en français sur la photo.
Write four words in French about the photo.
Write four sentences in French above the photo.
Write four words in French above the photo.
Write four sentences in French about the photo.
Phrases = sentences
Above would be: au-dessus
4 .
Identifiez la bonne personne.
Identify the correct person.
Identify the handsome person.
Find the right person.
Find the good person.
Identifiez = identify
Find would be: trouvez
5 .
Pour une opinion positive et négative, écrivez P+N.
For a right and wrong answer, write P+N.
For a positive and negative opinion, write P+N.
For a positive and negative opinion, list P+N.
For a positive and negative value, write P+N.
Opinion = opinion
Positive = positive
Négative = negative
Ecrivez = write
6 .
Répondez aux deux aspects de la question.
Listen to both parts of the question.
Write something about both bullet points.
Give two answers for each question.
Answer two questions per page.
Literally: Answer both parts of the question.
7 .
Attention ! Vous pouvez utiliser la même lettre plus d'une fois.
NB. You cannot use the same letter more than once.
NB. You can use the same letter more than once.
NB. You can only use each letter once.
NB. You must use each letter only once.
Attention = attention / warning / note
8 .
Décidez si c’est Vrai, Faux ou Pas Mentionné.
Decide if it is True, False or Not Mentioned.
Decide if it is Right, Wrong or Not Mentioned.
Decide if it is Factual, Fictitious or Not Mentioned.
Decide if it is Real, Imaginary or Not Mentioned.
Vrai = true
Faux = false
9 .
Complétez le texte suivant avec les mots de la liste ci-dessous.
Write a sentence with words from the list below.
Write a sentence with words from the list above.
Complete the following text with words from the list above.
Complete the following text with words from the list below.
Complétez = complete
Ci-dessous = below
10 .
Ecrivez environ 150 mots en français.
Write approximately 150 words in French.
Write exactly 150 words in French.
Give roughly 150 answers in French.
Say the number 150 in French.
Ecrivez = write
Environ = about / approximately
Mots = words
You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - French

Author:  Graeme Haw
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