Les sentiments

In French class this month, each school day on our calendar features an adjective that describes a feeling or a condition.  It is giving us a good chance to review and practice vocabulary that helps us describe how we feel.  Here are a few:

Je suis content(e)./I am happy.

Je suis excité(e)!/I am excited!

Je suis triste./I am sad.

Je suis fâché(e)!/I am angry!

Je suis fatigué(e)./I am tired.

If one is female, an 'e' is added to the adjectives which is why there is an (e) at the end of certain adjectives above.  ("Triste" already ends in 'e' so we do not need to change the spelling/pronunciation to describe a girl.)  We have been having fun acting out these emotions and using them in guessing games as well. 

This week we will be learning some more expressions, this time using the verb 'avoir' as well as the verb 'être' which is where the word "suis" comes from.  Using the verbs 'avoir' and 'être' will prepare our Gr. 7 and 8 students who will be learning to speak about events in the past tense.  

Nous sommes excités! We are excited for student-led conferences coming up this week so all students are practicing what they will be sharing with their parents.  I am looking forward to seeing you this week!

À bientôt,

Mme Christensen