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Se disputer - to argue.

Verbs Relating to Global Issues

Talk about world problems in French using high-value verbs. Practise meaning and usage for topics like environment, charity, migration and peace, so your GCSE writing sounds natural.

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Fascinating Fact:

“Accueillir” means to welcome, and it is commonly linked to welcoming visitors, refugees, or new arrivals.

In GCSE Fast French, global issues topics often need action verbs, so you can explain problems, suggest solutions, and give your opinion clearly. Building a strong verb bank helps your speaking and writing sound more confident and precise.

Key Terms

Infinitive: The base form of a verb, like “aider” (to help) or “protéger” (to protect).
Near-future tense: A tense used for plans, made with “aller” + infinitive, for example “je vais agir” (I am going to act).
Opinion phrase: A set phrase used to introduce a view, such as “je pense que” (I think that), often followed by a verb.

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What are useful French verbs for GCSE global issues?

Useful GCSE global issues verbs include “aider” (to help), “protéger” (to protect), “réduire” (to reduce), “soutenir” (to support), and “polluer” (to pollute). They help you describe problems and solutions.

How do you say “to reduce pollution” in French?

A clear way to say “to reduce pollution” in French is “réduire la pollution”. You can also say “réduire la pollution de l’air” for air pollution or “réduire les déchets” to reduce waste.

How do you talk about helping refugees in GCSE French?

You can say “aider les réfugiés” (to help refugees) and add a reason, such as “parce qu’ils ont besoin de sécurité” (because they need safety). For solutions, use “il faut” + infinitive, for example “il faut soutenir les associations” (we must support charities).

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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 .

To tolerate / put up with

Supprimer

Utiliser

Supporter

Voler

Supprimer = to suppress / eliminate
Utiliser = to use
Voler = to steal

2 .

To get on / get along

Se disputer

S’entendre

Se mettre en colère

Se rendre compte

Se disputer = to argue
Se mettre en colère = to get angry
Se rendre compte = to realise

3 .

To attack

Allumer

Améliorer

Augmenter

Agresser

Allumer = to switch on
Améliorer = to improve
Augmenter = to increase

4 .

To prevent

Empêcher

Endommager

Gâter

Gêner

Endommager = to damage
Gâter = to spoil
Gêner = to annoy

5 .

To protect

Protéger

Ramasser

Plaindre

Séparer

Ramasser = to pick up
Plaindre = to complain
Séparer = to separate

6 .

To destroy

S’inquiéter

Sauver

Détruire

Harceler

S’inquiéter = to worry
Sauver = to save
Harceler = to bully / harass

7 .

To despise

Mourir

Mépriser

Produire

Mourir = to die
Partager = to share
Produire = to provide

8 .

To flood

Jeter

Lutter

Mentir

Inonder

Jeter = to throw away
Lutter = to struggle
Mentir = to lie

9 .

To switch off

Éteindre

Expliquer

Faire du recyclage

Gaspiller

Expliquer = to explain
Faire du recyclage = to recycle
Gaspiller = to waste

10 .

To believe

Cultiver

Croire

Dire

Disparaître

Cultiver = to grow
Dire = to say / tell
Disparaître = to disappear

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Social and global issues

Author: Graeme Haw

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