Leçon 7 : La famille
NIVEAU A1 · LEÇON 7
La Famille
English Lesson: The Family
👋 Ce que tu vas apprendre
- ✔️ le vocabulaire de la famille (avec traduction française)
- ✔️ les adjectifs possessifs (my, your, his, her, our, their)
- ✔️ décrire ta famille et poser des questions à ce sujet
- ✔️ t'entraîner avec des dialogues et un exercice
1) What is a family?
A family is a group of people connected by blood, marriage, or love and care. Families can be small or large. Some people live with parents and siblings, while others live with grandparents or in extended families.
Examples: I have a small family. · I live with my parents and my sister. · My family is very important to me.
2) Family members (avec traduction)
Immediate family
Father — le père
Mother — la mère
Parents — les parents
Brother — le frère
Sister — la sœur
Son — le fils
Daughter — la fille
Extended family
Grandfather — le grand-père
Grandmother — la grand-mère
Grandparents — les grands-parents
Uncle — l'oncle
Aunt — la tante
Cousin — le/la cousin(e)
Nephew — le neveu
Niece — la nièce
Other family relations
Husband — le mari
Wife — l'épouse
Brother-in-law — le beau-frère
Sister-in-law — la belle-sœur
Father-in-law — le beau-père
Mother-in-law — la belle-mère
Useful words
Only child — enfant unique
Twin — jumeau / jumelle
Stepfather — le beau-père (remariage)
Stepmother — la belle-mère (remariage)
Half-brother — le demi-frère
Half-sister — la demi-sœur
3) Possessive adjectives
| Subject | Possessive adjective | Example |
|---|---|---|
| I | my | My father is a teacher. |
| You | your | Your mother is kind. |
| He | his | His brother is a doctor. |
| She | her | Her sister is a nurse. |
| We | our | Our parents are at home. |
| They | their | Their family is large. |
4) Talking about your family
Simple sentences
I have a small family. · I have a large family. · There are five people in my family. · I have two brothers and one sister. · I am an only child.
Describing family members
My father is a teacher. · My mother works in a bank. · My brother is a student. · My sister is very kind. · My grandparents live in the village.
Family values
My family is loving. · We help each other. · We eat together. · We respect one another. · I love my family.
5) Questions about family
Yes/No Questions
Do you have brothers? · Do you have sisters? · Is your father a teacher? · Are your parents at home?
WH- Questions
How many brothers do you have? · What does your father do? · Who is the oldest person in your family? · Where does your family live?
6) Family tree model
Father Mr. John
Mother Mrs. John
Son Michael
Daughter Sarah
Grandparents Living nearby
7) Sample family description
"Hello! My name is Sarah. I have a small family. There are four people in my family: my father, my mother, my brother, and me. My father is a teacher. My mother is a nurse. My brother is a student. We love and help one another. I love my family very much."
"My name is David. I have a large family. I have two brothers, one sister, and many cousins. My grandparents live in the countryside. My aunt is a shopkeeper, and my uncle is a driver. We often meet during holidays."
Clique sur "Play audio" pour écouter chaque conversation.
Conversation 1: Talking about parents
A: Do you have a small family?
B: Yes, I do. I have a small family.
A: How many people are there in your family?
B: There are four people in my family.
A: What does your father do?
B: He is a teacher.
A: What does your mother do?
B: She is a nurse.
Conversation 2: Brothers and sisters
A: Do you have any brothers?
B: Yes, I have two brothers.
A: Do you have any sisters?
B: No, I don't have any sisters.
A: Are your brothers older than you?
B: Yes, they are older than me.
A: Who is the youngest child in your family?
B: I am the youngest child.
Conversation 3: Extended family
A: Where do your grandparents live?
B: They live in the village.
A: Do you see your cousins often?
B: Yes, I see them on holidays.
A: Who is your favorite cousin?
B: My cousin Michael is my favorite cousin.
A: Is your aunt a doctor?
B: No, she is a shopkeeper.
Choose the correct answer. Then click Finish to get your score and correction.
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📋 Correction
10) Quick practice
Try to write a few sentences about your family using this model:
My name is ____.
I have a ____ family.
There are ____ people in my family.
My father is a ____.
My mother is a ____.
I have ____ brothers and ____ sisters.
I love my family because ____.
I have a ____ family.
There are ____ people in my family.
My father is a ____.
My mother is a ____.
I have ____ brothers and ____ sisters.
I love my family because ____.
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