La Télévision Francophone (Francophone TV)

Learning ObjectivesLearn vocabulary related to television.Use the passé composé (perfect tense) [pa-say com-poh-ZAY] to talk about a show you watched.Use the imparfait (imperfect tense) [lam-par-FEH] to describe shows you used to watch in the past.Use pronouns to talk about shows without repeating their names.Imagine this... You're talking with a friend. They ask you: « As-tu regardé la nouvelle série sur le hockey hier soir? (Did you watch the new hockey series last night?) [ah-too ruh-gar-DAY la noo-VEL say-REE soor luh o-KAY yair swar] 🏒 C'était incroyable! (It was incredible!) [say-TAY an-krwa-YAH-bluh] » You want to answer and share your opinion. This lesson will help you do just that!Real-World ApplicationsTalking with friends about your favorite shows.Understanding show description...

French TermWhat it MeansExample in a Sentencela télévision (television) [la tay-lay-vee-ZYOHN]The device we use to watch shows.Ma famille regarde la télévision (television) ensemble le soir. (My family watches television together in the evening.)une émission (a show) [oon ay-mee-SYOHN]A program you watch on television.Mon émission (show) préférée est une comédie. (My favorite show is a comedy.)une série (a series) [oon say-REE]A show with multiple episodes that tell a story.Il y a une nouvelle série (series) québécoise sur les explorateurs. (There is a new Quebec series about explorers.)un film (a movie) [uhn feelm]A complete story that you watch in one sitting.Nous avons regardé un film (a movie) d'aventure hier. 🗺️ (We watched an adventure movie yesterday.)un personnage (a character) [uh...

1. The Imparfait for Past HabitsRule: We use the imparfait (imperfect tense) [lam-par-FEH] to describe actions or habits that used to happen repeatedly in the past. It's the perfect tense for talking about what you used to watch when you were younger. Example: Quand j'étais petit, je regardais des dessins animés tous les samedis matin. (When I was little, I used to watch cartoons every Saturday morning.)2. The Passé Composé for Single ActionsRule: We use the passé composé (perfect tense) [pa-say com-poh-ZAY] to talk about a specific, completed action in the past. For example, the show you saw last night.Example: Hier, j'ai regardé la finale de hockey. (Yesterday, I watched the hockey finals.)3. Direct Object Pronouns (le, la, les)Rule: To avoid repeating the name of a show or movie, you ca...