Les Membres de la Famille Élargie (Extended Family)

Learning ObjectivesLearn the French words for extended family members (grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins).Use the French words for 'my': mon (my) [MOHN], ma (my) [MAH], and mes (my) [MAY].Talk about how big or small your family is.Imagine a big family party! 🥳 Your papa (dad) [pa-PAH] and maman (mom) [ma-MAHN] are there, and so are lots of other people. Who are they? Let's learn how to name everyone in French!Real-World ApplicationsYou can introduce your family to a French-speaking friend.You can make a family tree for a school project.You can understand stories that talk about families.

French WordWhat it Means in EnglishHow to Use Itgrand-père (grandfather) [grahn-PEHR]This is the word for your grandfather (your dad's dad or your mom's dad).Mon grand-père (My grandfather) [MOHN grahn-PEHR] aime jouer aux cartes (likes to play cards). 👴grand-mère (grandmother) [grahn-MEHR]This is the word for your grandmother (your dad's mom or your mom's mom).Ma grand-mère (My grandmother) [MAH grahn-MEHR] chante une chanson (sings a song). 👵oncle (uncle) [OHN-kluh]This is the word for your uncle (your mom's brother or your dad's brother).Mon oncle (My uncle) [MOHN OHN-kluh] a une voiture bleue (has a blue car).tante (aunt) [TAHNT]This is the word for your aunt (your mom's sister or your dad's sister).Ma tante (My aunt) [MAH TAHNT] habite à Montréal (lives in Montreal).cousin (cousin)...

Pattern 1: How to Say 'My' (Mon, Ma, Mes)In French, there are three ways to say 'my'! Which one you use depends on the person you're talking about. It's like choosing the right tool for the job!Rule: Use mon (my) [MOHN] for one boy or man.Example: mon grand-père (my grandfather) [MOHN grahn-PEHR], mon oncle (my uncle) [MOHN OHN-kluh], mon cousin (my cousin) [MOHN koo-ZAN]Rule: Use ma (my) [MAH] for one girl or woman.Example: ma grand-mère (my grandmother) [MAH grahn-MEHR], ma tante (my aunt) [MAH TAHNT], ma cousine (my cousin) [MAH koo-ZEEN]Rule: Use mes (my) [MAY] for more than one person (plural).Example: mes parents (my parents) [MAY pa-RAHN], mes cousins (my cousins) [MAY koo-ZAN], mes tantes (my aunts) [MAY TAHNT]