French
Grade 9
15 min
Le Multilinguisme (Multilingualism)
Le Multilinguisme (Multilingualism)
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning ObjectivesDiscuss the concept of multilingualism and how it relates to identity.Correctly use the present subjunctive, or le subjonctif présent (the present subjunctive) [luh soob-zhawnk-TEEF pray-ZAWN], to express opinions, doubts, and wishes.Use the relative pronoun dont (of which/whom) [dohn] to connect ideas.Report what someone said using indirect speech, or le discours indirect (indirect speech) [luh dees-KOOR an-dee-REKT].Imagine a new student from another country joins your class. 🌍 He speaks three languages! How do you talk with him? What questions can you ask him about his culture and his background? Le multilinguisme (Multilingualism) [luh mool-tee-lan-GWEEZ-muh] is a treasure that opens doors to the world.Real-World ApplicationsUnderstand and take part in discussions a...
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
FrenchMeaningExamplele multilinguismeThe ability of a person to use several languages.Le multilinguisme (Multilingualism) [luh mool-tee-lan-GWEEZ-muh] is a big advantage in the job market.bilingueSomeone who speaks two languages.Being bilingue (bilingual) [bee-LANG], she can work in Montreal or Toronto.la langue maternelleThe first language a person learns.His langue maternelle (mother tongue) [lah lawng ma-ter-NEL] is Arabic, but he also speaks French.l'identité (f.)What makes a person unique and recognizable.Language is part of my cultural identité (identity) [lee-dahn-tee-TAY].l'héritage (m.)What is passed down by ancestors.My Quebec héritage (heritage) [lay-ree-TAHZH] is very important to me.un avantageA positive aspect or a benefit.Un avantage (An advantage) [uhn a-vawn-TAHZH] of bein...
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Grammar Rules & Patterns
1. The Present Subjunctive (Le Subjonctif Présent)We use the subjunctive to express doubt, wishes, emotion, necessity, or uncertainty. It's often introduced by que (that) [kuh].Rule: Verbs and expressions of will, doubt, or emotion + que (that) [kuh] + subject + verb in the subjunctive.Examples:Il faut que tu parles français. (It is necessary that you speak French.) [eel foh kuh too parl frawn-SAY] (necessity)Je doute qu'il soit déjà parti. (I doubt that he has already left.) [zhuh doot keel swah day-ZHA par-TEE] (doubt)Je suis content que vous veniez. (I am happy that you are coming.) [zhuh swee kohn-TAWN kuh voo vuh-nee-AY] (emotion)2. The Relative Pronoun 'dont'Dont (of which/whom) [dohn] replaces a part of a sentence that starts with de (of/from) [duh] (like in parler de (to talk about...
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Beginner
Which sentence best defines the French concept of 'langue maternelle' (mother tongue)?
A.La première langue qu'une personne apprend dans son enfance.
B.La langue qu'on apprend à l'école.
C.La langue officielle du pays où l'on vit.
D.N'importe quelle langue qu'on parle couramment.
Beginner
Complete the sentence (It is important that we ______ cultural diversity): Il est important que nous ______ la diversité culturelle.
A.respecter
B.respectons
C.respectent
D.respectez
Beginner
Choose the correct pronoun to complete the sentence: C'est un héritage ______ je suis très fier. (It's an inheritance ______ I am very proud.)
A.que
B.qui
C.dont
D.où
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