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Ecoutez – listen.

Instructions 03

GCSE Fast French instructions help you follow lessons, react quickly, and sound confident. Practise common classroom commands and learn what they expect you to do, fast.

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Fascinating Fact:

Travaillez en silence means “Work quietly”, Faites attention means “Pay attention”.

In GCSE Fast French, instructions are often short imperative phrases that tell you what to do next. Recognising them quickly helps in lessons, listening tasks, and role plays, where timing and accuracy matter.

Key Terms

  • Imperative: A verb form used to give an instruction or command, such as “Listen” or “Write”.
  • Classroom routine: A repeated set of actions in lessons, guided by familiar instructions, for example starting work, checking answers, or packing away.
  • Response phrase: A short reply that shows you understood, such as “D’accord” (OK) or “Je comprends” (I understand).

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What are common French classroom instructions for GCSE?

Common GCSE French classroom instructions include verbs like “Écoutez” (listen), “Répétez” (repeat), “Regardez” (look), and “Écrivez” (write). They are usually short so you can act immediately.

Why does French use “vous” in classroom instructions?

Teachers often use “vous” because it is polite and it can address more than one person at once. In a classroom, it is a natural way to speak to the whole group without sounding too informal.

How can I improve my listening skills for French instructions?

Improve by learning the most common instruction verbs and practising them in quick bursts. Listen for the first word because it usually signals the action, then match it to what you should do straight away.

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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 .
Mentionnez un aspect positif.
Describe one positive aspect.
Mention one correct statement.
Mention one positive aspect.
Give one good argument.
Mentionnez = mention
Aspect positif = positive aspect
2 .
Ecoutez cette conversation …
Listen to the conversation …
Join in the conversation …
Listen to this conversation …
Translate this conversation …
Ecoutez = listen to
Cette = this
3 .
Mentionnez un avantage.
Give the average.
Mention one priority.
Mention one earlier event.
Mention one advantage.
Mentionnez = mention
Avantage = advantage
4 .
Mentionnez un inconvénient.
Mention one disadvantage.
Find one mistake.
Mention the mistake.
Name one disadvantage.
Mentionnez = mention
Inconvénient = disadvantage
5 .
Mentionnez un aspect négatif.
Circle the incorrect answer.
Say which answer is wrong.
Describe one negative aspect.
Mention one negative aspect.
Mentionnez = mention
Aspect négatif = negative aspect
6 .
Ecrivez la bonne lettre dans la case.
Write a letter and post it.
Write the correct letter in the box.
Write a letter of apology.
Write the correct letter in upper case.
Dans la case = in the box
7 .
Ecoutez cette interview …
Perform an interview ...
Write an interview ...
Translate the interview ...
Listen to this interview ...
Ecoutez = listen to
Cette = this
8 .
Ecoutez ce reportage …
Listen to this report …
Listen to this speech …
Listen to this song …
Listen to this sentence …
Reportage = report
9 .
C’est qui ? Ecrivez le nom de la bonne personne.
Who is it? Write the name of the correct person.
What is it? Write the name of the correct noun.
Who is it? Say the name of the correct person.
What is it? Write the correct word.
C’est qui ? = who is it?
Personne = person
Ecrivez = write
10 .
Ecoutez ce passage …
Write this sentence ...
Listen to this passage ...
Translate this phrase ...
Fill in the blanks ...
Ecoutez = listen to
Passage = passage
You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - French

Author:  Graeme Haw
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