Commands How do we use commands in english

Commands

How do we use commands in english? • Brainstorm a few

The command form in French • How to form: – Take the tu or vous form of the verb • Porter- portes or portez • If it is the Tu form and an er verb, drop off the s.

Example • Conduire: Tu – Conduis! • Do NOT add the subject in the command form • Lire: Vous – Lisez!

Let’s try a few • • • Aider: tu Prier: vous Courir: tu Nommer: tu Boire: tu Blanchir: vous Vomir: Yvonne et toi Appeler: vous Manger: Ils

Continued • • • Souffrir: vous Blesser: tu Couper: tu Marcher: vous Sortir: vous jouer: tu partir: tu Nager: vous Patiner: tu Respirer: vous

Person 1: Turn to the person next to you • Tell them to: – Drive – Help – Go – Do – Watch – Eat – Fish – Cook – Run – Throw up

Person 2: Turn to the other person • Tell them to: – Ski – Swim – Turn white – Turn green – Write – Read – Prepare – Say – Think – study

Un peu de vocabulaire

• Pardon?

• Vous désirez? – Monsieur – Madame – Mademoiselle

• Je cherche

• Quel est le prix de ______.

• Combien coute __________.

• Qu’est-ce que tu penses du ________?

• Comment trouves-tu __________?

Il/elle est • • • Joli/e Élégant/e Génial/e Chouette À la mode

Il/Elle est • Démodé/e • moche

Il est trop • • Petit/e Grand/e Court/ e Long/ue

Il/elle est • cher/chère • Bon marché

Verbes • • • Chercher Couter Penser que trouver

Trouvez votre partenaire de 6 heures • Decide who is going to be person one and person 2

Discussion • • • P 1: Excuse me, sir. P 2: May I help you (mr, mrs)? P 1: I am looking for socks P 2: They are over here. P 1: How much do they cost? P 2: 500 euros. P 1: That is expensive, why do they cost 500 euros? P 2: They are golden socks P 1: Well, they are elegant. . P 2: They are in style. P 1: They are not pretty. P 2: Well, they are neat.

Discussion • • • P 1: P 2: P 1: P 2: Do you have pants? Right here, they are in style How much do they cost? 230 euros. Why so expensive? They’re silver pants. Let me try (essayer) them. They are terrific! I think that they are out of style. Well, they are not small. What do you think of this vest? That’s a good deal!

Discussion • • • P 1: P 2: P 1: P 2: P 1: I like this vest! It’s neat! It costs 50 euros. and what do you think of this suit? It’s terrific! It’s a good deal. I think it’s long. I don’t think so. It’s a silk suit. How much does this suit cost? 345 euros. I am going to buy it! It is in style! Thank you, sir Bye.