French I, Semester 2, La Cuisine

Sections:

Introduction  |   Section 1  |   Section 2  |   Section 3   |   Dictionaries

Section One:

Part A  |   Part B  |   Part C  |   Part D   |   Part E   |   Part F   |   Part G   |   Part H

Section One - Part D Le Déjeuner Breakfast is only the first meal of the day! The main meal of the day in French-speaking countries is called "le déjeuner." This meal is generally eaten between 12 and 1:00 in the afternoon. In your research about what foods are commonly eaten in different French-speaking countries, you will find specific foods that are eaten in specific countries. Here, we will just talk about general things that might be eaten for "le déjeuner." le poisson la viande le rosbif le bifteck le poulet les pommes de terre les carrottes la bouillabaisse la salade la soupe Most of these in this category form the items known as " les plats principaux" or main dish items. Also commonly eaten for " le déjeuner" as well as at other times of the day are "les fruits." les bananes une pomme rouge une pomme verte les poires les cérises les raisins rouges les raisins verts la fraise And of course, every good meal is followed by "le dessert." These are some commonly eaten desserts. les crêpes la glace les fruits Practice this vocabulary in this practice activity. WordWeb Practice Say what utensils you use in the following eating situations. You will use the expression "j'ai besoin de" to say what you need.   Tu manges de la soupe. J'ai besoin d'une cuillère. Tu manges de la viande. J'ai besoin d'une fourchette et d'un couteau. Tu manges un fruit. J'ai besoin de ma main. Tu manges de la bouillabaisse. J'ai besoin d'une cuillère et d'une fourchette. Tu manges des céréales. J'ai besoin d'une cuillère. Tu manges du poulet. J'ai besoin d'une fourchette et d'un couteau. Tu manges des pommes de terre. J'ai besoin d'une fourchette et d'un couteau.   Prendre When we are talking about what we want to "take" or "eat", we might use the verb prendre in French. It is a slightly irregular, but very useful verb. Écoute et répète: prendre--to take, to eat, to drink je prends nous prenons tu prends vous prenez il elle on prend ils elles prennent   Practice Practice all of the Section 1 vocabulary in this activity. SpeedWord   Avance à la Partie E.

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