La Photographie (Photography)

Learning ObjectivesDescribe a photograph using the right vocabulary.Express an opinion about a work of art using the conditional tense.Use relative pronouns like qui (who/that) [kee], que (that/which) [kuh], and où (where) [oo] to connect ideas about a photo.Use the imperfect tense (l'imparfait) [lahm-pahr-FAY] to describe the background of a photo.Imagine your art teacher asks you to create a project about your neighborhood. You decide to use photography to show the places you love. 📸 How would you describe your photos? How would you explain your choices? This lesson will help!Real-World ApplicationsTalking about your favorite photos with friends.Visiting a photography exhibit at a museum.Creating a digital photo album with descriptions.Understanding art reviews online or in magazines.

French TermEnglish ExplanationExamplela photographie (photography) [la foh-toh-grah-FEE]The art of taking pictures.I really like la photographie (photography) [la foh-toh-grah-FEE] in black and white.une photo (a photo) [ewn foh-TOH]An image created by a camera.Here is une photo (a photo) [ewn foh-TOH] of my family at the Quebec Winter Carnival. 🖼️un artiste / une artiste (an artist) [uhn ahr-TEEST / ewn ahr-TEEST]A person who creates art.This artiste (artist) [ahr-TEEST] is known for her nature photos.créatif / créative (creative) [kray-ah-TEEF / kray-ah-TEEV]Someone who has a lot of imagination and original ideas.His photography project is very créatif (creative) [kray-ah-TEEF].une exposition (an exhibit) [ewn ex-poh-zee-SYOHN]An event where works of art are shown to the public.There is...

1. Using the Imperfect Tense ('L'imparfait') to Describe a SceneRule: We use the imperfect tense, or l'imparfait [lahm-pahr-FAY], to describe the background, the setting, or a situation that was ongoing in the past. It's like painting a picture with words.Example: In the photo, the sun brillait (was shining) [bree-YAY] and the children jouaient (were playing) [zhoo-AY] in the park.2. The Present Conditional to Give a Polite Opinion or WishRule: To express what you would like, what you would prefer, or to give your opinion in a less direct way, we use the present conditional.Example: Je dirais (I would say) [dee-RAY] that this photo is a little sad. J'aimerais (I would like) [zhem-RAY] to see more colors.3. The Relative Pronouns 'qui', 'que', and 'où'Rule: These little words are used to con...