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Vous-même (About Yourself)

Name

Comment vous appelez-vous? (What is your name?)

Je m'appelle…. (My name is….)

Age

Quel âge avez-vous ? (How old are you?)

J'ai ___ ans. (I am __years old.)

Personality

Comment décririez-vous votre personnalité ? (How would you describe your personality?)

Here are some ways to start your self-description:

  • Je suis... (I am...)
  • Je cherche à être... (I try to be...)
  • J'essaie d'être... (I try to be...)
  • Je suis plutôt... (I am rather...) This table includes a range of adjectives that you can use to describe your personality. Each adjective is presented in both its masculine and feminine forms, along with the English translation.
MasculineFeminineEnglish Translation
serviableserviablewilling to do things for people
charmantcharmantecharming
aimableaimablekind, friendly
amicalamicalefriendly
travailleurtravailleusehard-working
sérieuxsérieuseserious
tranquilletranquillequiet, peaceful
indépendantindépendanteindependent
généreuxgénéreusegenerous
sensiblesensiblesensitive
rêveurrêveusedreamer
impulsifimpulsiveimpulsive
imprévisibleimprévisibleunpredictable
chaleureuxchaleureusewarm
patientpatientepatient
actifactiveactive
sportifsportivesporty
timidetimideshy
ambitieuxambitieuseambitious
optimisteoptimisteoptimistic
compréhensifcompréhensiveunderstanding
sociablesociablesociable
passionnépassionnéepassionate
obstinéobstinéestubborn
pessimistepessimistepessimistic
grincheuxgrincheusegrumpy
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Pronunciation Tips for French Adjectives

  1. Gender Differences: While many adjectives have the same form for masculine and feminine, always check for exceptions, particularly those that add an -e for the feminine form.
  2. Linking Sounds: French often links words phonetically in a process called liaison, which can affect pronunciation, such as in "Il est actif" [il eh tahk-teef].

Physical Descriptions

Height

MasculineFeminineEnglish Translation
Je suis grandJe suis grandeI am tall
Je suis petitJe suis petiteI am short
Je suis de taille moyenneJe suis de taille moyenneI am of average height

Hair

J'ai les cheveux blondsI have blonde hair
J'ai les cheveux brunsI have brown hair
J'ai les cheveux noirsI have black hair
J'ai les cheveux châtainsI have chestnut hair
J'ai les cheveux rouxI have red hair
J'ai les cheveux longsI have long hair
J'ai les cheveux courtsI have short hair
J'ai les cheveux mi-longsI have medium-length hair
J'ai les cheveux lissesI have straight hair
J'ai les cheveux raidesI have straight hair
J'ai les cheveux bouclésI have curly hair
J'ai les cheveux frisésI have frizzy hair
J'ai les cheveux en queue de chevalI have hair in a ponytail
J'ai les cheveux en chignonI have hair in a bun
J'ai les cheveux en tressesI have braided hair
J'ai les cheveux ondulésI have wavy hair

Eyes

J'ai les yeux noisetteI have hazel eyes
J'ai les yeux bleusI have blue eyes
J'ai les yeux vertsI have green eyes
J'ai les yeux brunsI have brown eyes
J'ai les yeux grisI have grey eyes
Mes yeux sont en amandeMy eyes are almond-shaped
Mes yeux sont rondsMy eyes are round
J'ai les yeux étincelantsI have sparkling eyes
J'ai les yeux brillantsI have shining eyes
Je porte des lunettesI wear glasses
Je suis myopeI am nearsighted
Je porte des lentillesI wear contact lenses

General Phrases for Self-Description

  1. J'adore rire et plaisanter.
    (I love to laugh and joke.)

  2. Je prends mes études au sérieux – le baccalauréat est un grand défi pour moi et je voudrais être reçu(e) avec mention du premier coup. (I take my studies seriously – the baccalaureate is a big challenge for me and I would like to pass with honors on the first try.)

  3. Je me consacre à mes études cette année; je passe beaucoup de temps à étudier dans ma chambre. (I am dedicating myself to my studies this year; I spend a lot of time studying in my room.)

Using the Subjunctive

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The subjunctive is often used in French to express wishes, emotions, doubt, or necessity. It's a higher-level grammatical structure that can impress examiners if used correctly.

  1. Mes parents veulent que je sois moins sociable cette année et que je prenne mes études au sérieux. (My parents want me to be less sociable this year and to take my studies seriously.)

  2. Quoique je sois studieux/studieuse, j'adore m'amuser avec mes amis. (Although I am studious, I love to have fun with my friends.)

  3. Il est important que je trouve un équilibre entre le travail et les loisirs. (It's important that I find a balance between work and leisure.)

  4. Je souhaite que mes efforts soient reconnus par mes professeurs. (I hope that my efforts are recognised by my teachers.)

  5. Bien que je sois jeune, j'ai de grands rêves pour l'avenir. (Although I am young, I have big dreams for the future.)

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