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Nouns - Places 01

Build GCSE French place vocabulary for towns and trips. Practise key nouns and articles so you can describe where you go, meet friends, and ask for directions.

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Fascinating Fact:

un centre-ville means “a town centre”, un quartier means “a neighbourhood”.

In GCSE Fast French, place nouns help you talk about where you live, where you are going, and what you can do in a town. They are especially useful for travel, free-time plans, role-plays, and describing your local area in writing and speaking.

Key Terms

  • Definite article: The word for “the” in French, such as le, la, l’, or les, chosen to match the noun.
  • Preposition of place: A linking word that shows location or movement, like “to”, “in”, or “at”, used before a place name.
  • Location phrase: A short chunk you can reuse to say where something is or where you are going, often built from a preposition plus a place.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

How do I say where I live in French for GCSE?

Use a simple sentence with your town or area, then add a detail. For example, say “I live in…” and include something like a nearby place, what it is like, or what you can do there.

What is the difference between “à” and “en” for places in French?

“À” is commonly used with towns and many small places, while “en” is often used with feminine countries and regions. Learning set examples helps you choose the right one quickly in exams.

How do I ask for directions in French GCSE speaking?

Start with a polite question, then name the place you want. Useful patterns include “Where is…?” and “How do I get to…?” followed by short direction words like left, right, and straight on.

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In each question you will be given a word or words in English. All you have to do is choose the French equivalent from the four choices offered.
1 .
Entrance
L’entrée
L’erreur
Le directeur
L’espèce
L’erreur = mistake
Le directeur = headmaster
L’espèce = type / kind
2 .
Town
Le veau
La ville
La vague
Le voyou
Le veau = veal
La vague = wave
Le voyou = yob / hooligan
3 .
East
L’élève
L’est
L’été
L’écharpe
L’élève = pupil
L’été = summer
L’écharpe = scarf
4 .
North
La note
La nuit
Le nord
La noix
La note = mark
La nuit = night
La noix = nut
5 .
Suburb
La vedette
L’environnement
La banlieue
Le trou
La vedette = film star
L’environnement = environment
Le trou = hole
6 .
South
Le siècle
Le sel
Le souci
Le sud
Le siècle = century
Le sel = salt
Le souci = worry / concern
7 .
West
L’ado
L’outil
L’étage
L’ouest
L’ado = adolescent
L’outil = tool
L’étage = floor / storey
8 .
Countryside
La chimie
Le chou
Le chanteur
La campagne
La chimie = chemistry
Le chou = cabbage
Le chanteur = singer
9 .
Exit
Le cadeau
La sortie
Le couloir
L’hiver
Le cadeau = present / gift
Le couloir = corridor
L’hiver = winter
10 .
Town centre
Le centre-ville
Le car de ramassage
L’emploi du temps
Le centre sportif
Le car de ramassage = school bus
L’emploi du temps = timetable
Le centre sportif = sports centre
You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - French

Author:  Graeme Haw
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