La Loi 101 et la Langue Française (Bill 101 and French)

Learning ObjectivesI can explain the main idea of Law 101.I can understand and use new words about laws and language.I can identify how Law 101 changes everyday life in Québec.Imagine you're walking through the streets of Montréal. 🏙️ You look at the shops and restaurants. What do you see on the signs? Law 101 explains why French is everywhere in Québec!Real-World ApplicationsUnderstanding signs and menus in shops in Québec.Knowing why school is mainly in French.Talking about the culture and history of Québec.

French WordWhat it MeansExample in a Sentencela loi (the law) [la LWAH]An official rule for a country or province.La Loi 101 est une loi (law) [la LWAH] du Québec (of Québec).la langue (the language) [la LAWNG]The system of words for speaking and writing (e.g., French, English).Le français (French) est une belle langue (language) [la LAWNG].français(e) (French) [frawn-SEH(Z)]Someone or something from France, or that speaks the French language.J'apprends (I am learning) la langue française (the French language) [frawn-SEZ].le gouvernement (the government) [luh goo-vehr-nuh-MAWN]The group of people that leads a country or province.Le gouvernement (government) [luh goo-vehr-nuh-MAWN] du Québec (of Québec) created the law.protéger (to protect) [pro-teh-ZHAY]To keep something safe; to defend it...

1. Adjective AgreementIn French, adjectives have to agree in gender (masculine/feminine) and number (singular/plural) with the noun they describe. For adjectives that end in a consonant, you often add an 'e' for the feminine form.Rule: Feminine noun + feminine adjective.Example: La langue (The language) [la LAWNG] est officielle (is official) [oh-fee-SYEL].Rule: Masculine noun + masculine adjective.Example: Un projet (A project) important (important) [am-por-TAWN].2. The Verb 'protéger' (to protect) in the Present TenseThe verb protéger (to protect) [pro-teh-ZHAY] is an -er verb. It follows the regular conjugation patterns, but watch out for the 'g' changing to 'ge' before the 'o' in the 'nous' (we) form.Rule: Use this to talk about a current or habitual action.Example: Le gouvernement (Th...