This document discusses the use of the French articles "du", "de la", "des", and "de l'" when used before nouns. It explains that "du" is used for masculine nouns, "de la" is used for feminine nouns, "des" is used for plural nouns, and "de l'" is used when the following word starts with a vowel. The document provides examples for each article and concludes by thanking the reader.
The Carnival de Nice takes place annually in Nice, France from February 17th to March 4th. It features 20 floats in each procession, along with 1000 musicians and dancers from around the world. A highlight is the flower battle, where floats decorated with flowers throw mimosas, gerberas, and lilies into the crowd. The 2012 theme was "the king of sport".
The class took a day trip from Boulogne to Folkestone by train, where they visited a chocolate factory to see how chocolate is made and sample some, and a bakery where they observed bread and croissant making and made their own croissants to take home, enjoying the sights and experiences along the way.
In France on April Fool's Day, people stick fake fish onto others' backs as a prank, referencing the Catholic tradition during Lent of only being allowed to eat fish and not meat. Catholics were only permitted to eat fish after Lent ended at Easter, so sticking fake fish on others' backs became a comedic way to surprise people and celebrate the coming of eating meat again.
The document summarizes a school trip to Boulogne, France. It describes taking a bus and train across the English Channel, visiting a boulangerie and chocolaterie to see food being made and sample snacks, touring a large hypermarket with many shops, exploring the old town and castle, and enjoying sweets from the hypermarket best. The return bus ride involved others sleeping as people told others to be quiet.
When using the word "some" in French, the article used depends on the gender and number of the noun. For masculine singular nouns, use "du"; for feminine singular nouns use "de la"; for plural nouns use "des"; and for nouns starting with a vowel or silent h, use "de l'". Examples are given such as "du fromage" for some cheese and "de la confiture" for some jam.
The Carnaval de Nice takes place along the Promenade des Anglais from February 17th to March 4th, attracting over 1 million tourists each year. During each procession, 20 floats carry dancers from around the world, accompanied by musicians, while participants engage in a flower battle by throwing blooms into the crowds. This year's theme is "King of Sport" and the carnival figures are made of paper mache.
This document discusses the use of the French articles "du", "de la", "des", and "de l'" when used before nouns. It explains that "du" is used for masculine nouns, "de la" is used for feminine nouns, "des" is used for plural nouns, and "de l'" is used when the following word starts with a vowel. The document provides examples for each article and concludes by thanking the reader.
The Carnival de Nice takes place annually in Nice, France from February 17th to March 4th. It features 20 floats in each procession, along with 1000 musicians and dancers from around the world. A highlight is the flower battle, where floats decorated with flowers throw mimosas, gerberas, and lilies into the crowd. The 2012 theme was "the king of sport".
The class took a day trip from Boulogne to Folkestone by train, where they visited a chocolate factory to see how chocolate is made and sample some, and a bakery where they observed bread and croissant making and made their own croissants to take home, enjoying the sights and experiences along the way.
In France on April Fool's Day, people stick fake fish onto others' backs as a prank, referencing the Catholic tradition during Lent of only being allowed to eat fish and not meat. Catholics were only permitted to eat fish after Lent ended at Easter, so sticking fake fish on others' backs became a comedic way to surprise people and celebrate the coming of eating meat again.
The document summarizes a school trip to Boulogne, France. It describes taking a bus and train across the English Channel, visiting a boulangerie and chocolaterie to see food being made and sample snacks, touring a large hypermarket with many shops, exploring the old town and castle, and enjoying sweets from the hypermarket best. The return bus ride involved others sleeping as people told others to be quiet.
When using the word "some" in French, the article used depends on the gender and number of the noun. For masculine singular nouns, use "du"; for feminine singular nouns use "de la"; for plural nouns use "des"; and for nouns starting with a vowel or silent h, use "de l'". Examples are given such as "du fromage" for some cheese and "de la confiture" for some jam.
The Carnaval de Nice takes place along the Promenade des Anglais from February 17th to March 4th, attracting over 1 million tourists each year. During each procession, 20 floats carry dancers from around the world, accompanied by musicians, while participants engage in a flower battle by throwing blooms into the crowds. This year's theme is "King of Sport" and the carnival figures are made of paper mache.
The document describes a trip to Boulogne in 2011 where a group got up early to take a bus to Folkestone for a long and tiring journey. During the trip they visited an aquarium where they saw fish and sharks, a bakery where they learned to make and eat pastries, and a chocolate shop where they saw chocolate being made and chocolate sculptures.
April Fools' Day originated in France when King Charles IX moved New Year's Day from April 1st to January 1st. The French continued the tradition of gift-giving on April 1st but started giving fake presents and playing tricks instead, such as putting paper fish on people's backs. This fish tradition came from the Catholic tradition of eating fish instead of meat during Lent. The French began the custom of playing jokes on April 1st that has become an international tradition known as April Fools' Day.
In France, April Fools' Day traditions differ from other countries. The French traditionally place paper fish on each other's backs without their knowledge as a trick, which originated from giving fake presents and playing tricks on April 1st after it was no longer considered New Year's Eve. Sticking paper fish on others' backs without them noticing became the primary April Fools' prank in France.
The Nice Carnival in France will take place from February 17th to March 4th, 2012. It will feature 20 floats in the Carnival Parade, 20 floats in the Flower Parade, and over 1,000 musicians and dancers from around the world performing along the Promenade des Anglais. This year's carnival theme is "King Of Sport" in reference to the 2012 London Olympics and the sporting heritage of Nice and the world.
The document discusses Bastille Day (July 14th), the national holiday of France. It summarizes that on July 14, 1789, angry Parisian crowds stormed the Bastille prison, freeing the few prisoners inside and marking the start of the French Revolution against the monarchy. Today, Bastille Day commemorates this event with military parades, fireworks, and celebrations across France.
Mrs Van De Tramp released 13 être verbs that caused chaos across the globe. The verbs each had strange powers and behaviors, such as "Immortal Mort" who went in circles forever, and "Resting Resté" who went on strike and did nothing. Another, "Snotty Sorti", never went back indoors after leaving and got a cold. Eventually, heroes were able to defeat the verbs - "Amazing Allé" was shot, "Return of the Retourné" got the plague, and "Angry Arrivé" was arrested. Mrs Van De Tramp was then sentenced to prison for as long as "Immortal Mort" shall live.
The document summarizes a school trip to Boulogne, France. It describes the journey to France via Eurotunnel, a visit to a bakery where students helped make croissants and pain au chocolat and were given samples, sitting on the beach for lunch while listening to the sea, and a final stop at a chocolaterie where they learned about chocolate making and received samples before shopping.
The document summarizes a day trip from England to Boulogne, France. It describes taking the Eurotunnel from Folkestone to France, then visiting Napoleon's Column, a bakery, beach, and chocolate shop. The group spent time in the town and a supermarket before returning on the Eurotunnel back to England. The day trip provided experiences like making croissants and learning about French history, culture and cuisine.
The document describes a trip from Boulogne-sur-mer, France to visit a chocolaterie and boulangerie. It took over 2 hours by car and train to reach the chocolaterie called Beussent, which handmakes chocolate from cocoa beans sourced from the Amazon rainforest. The boulangerie visited was located in the village of Neufchatel-hardelot and featured a large bread oven measuring 3m by 5m. The group had lunch on the beach during the trip.
The document summarizes a trip to Boulogne, France where the author visited several locations and experienced the culture. They took a coach to the Eurotunnel train, then visited a chocolate shop where they learned to make chocolates. Next, they went to a bakery where the author got to make a pastry. After eating lunch at the beach, they toured the cathedral and shopped in town. Finally, they stopped at a supermarket before returning home, and the author reflected on enjoying learning about French culture through the trip.
April Fool's Day is celebrated in France on April 1st each year. Children stick paper fish on people's backs as a prank. Practical jokes are also common, such as telling someone their shoes are undone, that they have something on their head, claiming to have broken a leg, or making someone jump.
April Fools' Day in France is known as Poisson d'Avril, where people play jokes by sticking paper fish on each other's backs. The tradition originated from the Catholic tradition of eating fish instead of meat during Lent, with April 1st originally marking the end of Lent and start of the new year until the calendar changed to January 1st.
April Fool's Day is celebrated in France on April 1st each year. Children stick paper fish on people's backs as a prank. Practical jokes are also common, such as telling someone their shoes are undone, that they have something on their head, claiming to have broken a leg, or making someone jump.
April Fools' Day in France is known as Poisson d'Avril, where people play jokes by sticking paper fish on each other's backs. The tradition originated from the Catholic tradition of eating fish instead of meat during Lent, with April 1st originally marking the end of Lent and start of the new year until the calendar changed to January 1st.
This document discusses être verbs in French. It explains that être means "to be" in French and is used together with verbs to form sentences like "I am dead". The document lists the thirteen verbs that can be used with être, which are: mourir, rester, sortir, venir, aller, naître, descendre, entrer, tomber, retourner, arriver, monter, and partir. It provides the English translation and past participle form of each verb. Finally, it gives examples of how to use être verbs in sentences.
The document describes a trip to Boulogne in 2011 where a group got up early to take a bus to Folkestone for a long and tiring journey. During the trip they visited an aquarium where they saw fish and sharks, a bakery where they learned to make and eat pastries, and a chocolate shop where they saw chocolate being made and chocolate sculptures.
April Fools' Day originated in France when King Charles IX moved New Year's Day from April 1st to January 1st. The French continued the tradition of gift-giving on April 1st but started giving fake presents and playing tricks instead, such as putting paper fish on people's backs. This fish tradition came from the Catholic tradition of eating fish instead of meat during Lent. The French began the custom of playing jokes on April 1st that has become an international tradition known as April Fools' Day.
In France, April Fools' Day traditions differ from other countries. The French traditionally place paper fish on each other's backs without their knowledge as a trick, which originated from giving fake presents and playing tricks on April 1st after it was no longer considered New Year's Eve. Sticking paper fish on others' backs without them noticing became the primary April Fools' prank in France.
The Nice Carnival in France will take place from February 17th to March 4th, 2012. It will feature 20 floats in the Carnival Parade, 20 floats in the Flower Parade, and over 1,000 musicians and dancers from around the world performing along the Promenade des Anglais. This year's carnival theme is "King Of Sport" in reference to the 2012 London Olympics and the sporting heritage of Nice and the world.
The document discusses Bastille Day (July 14th), the national holiday of France. It summarizes that on July 14, 1789, angry Parisian crowds stormed the Bastille prison, freeing the few prisoners inside and marking the start of the French Revolution against the monarchy. Today, Bastille Day commemorates this event with military parades, fireworks, and celebrations across France.
Mrs Van De Tramp released 13 être verbs that caused chaos across the globe. The verbs each had strange powers and behaviors, such as "Immortal Mort" who went in circles forever, and "Resting Resté" who went on strike and did nothing. Another, "Snotty Sorti", never went back indoors after leaving and got a cold. Eventually, heroes were able to defeat the verbs - "Amazing Allé" was shot, "Return of the Retourné" got the plague, and "Angry Arrivé" was arrested. Mrs Van De Tramp was then sentenced to prison for as long as "Immortal Mort" shall live.
The document summarizes a school trip to Boulogne, France. It describes the journey to France via Eurotunnel, a visit to a bakery where students helped make croissants and pain au chocolat and were given samples, sitting on the beach for lunch while listening to the sea, and a final stop at a chocolaterie where they learned about chocolate making and received samples before shopping.
The document summarizes a day trip from England to Boulogne, France. It describes taking the Eurotunnel from Folkestone to France, then visiting Napoleon's Column, a bakery, beach, and chocolate shop. The group spent time in the town and a supermarket before returning on the Eurotunnel back to England. The day trip provided experiences like making croissants and learning about French history, culture and cuisine.
The document describes a trip from Boulogne-sur-mer, France to visit a chocolaterie and boulangerie. It took over 2 hours by car and train to reach the chocolaterie called Beussent, which handmakes chocolate from cocoa beans sourced from the Amazon rainforest. The boulangerie visited was located in the village of Neufchatel-hardelot and featured a large bread oven measuring 3m by 5m. The group had lunch on the beach during the trip.
The document summarizes a trip to Boulogne, France where the author visited several locations and experienced the culture. They took a coach to the Eurotunnel train, then visited a chocolate shop where they learned to make chocolates. Next, they went to a bakery where the author got to make a pastry. After eating lunch at the beach, they toured the cathedral and shopped in town. Finally, they stopped at a supermarket before returning home, and the author reflected on enjoying learning about French culture through the trip.
April Fool's Day is celebrated in France on April 1st each year. Children stick paper fish on people's backs as a prank. Practical jokes are also common, such as telling someone their shoes are undone, that they have something on their head, claiming to have broken a leg, or making someone jump.
April Fools' Day in France is known as Poisson d'Avril, where people play jokes by sticking paper fish on each other's backs. The tradition originated from the Catholic tradition of eating fish instead of meat during Lent, with April 1st originally marking the end of Lent and start of the new year until the calendar changed to January 1st.
April Fool's Day is celebrated in France on April 1st each year. Children stick paper fish on people's backs as a prank. Practical jokes are also common, such as telling someone their shoes are undone, that they have something on their head, claiming to have broken a leg, or making someone jump.
April Fools' Day in France is known as Poisson d'Avril, where people play jokes by sticking paper fish on each other's backs. The tradition originated from the Catholic tradition of eating fish instead of meat during Lent, with April 1st originally marking the end of Lent and start of the new year until the calendar changed to January 1st.
This document discusses être verbs in French. It explains that être means "to be" in French and is used together with verbs to form sentences like "I am dead". The document lists the thirteen verbs that can be used with être, which are: mourir, rester, sortir, venir, aller, naître, descendre, entrer, tomber, retourner, arriver, monter, and partir. It provides the English translation and past participle form of each verb. Finally, it gives examples of how to use être verbs in sentences.
This document provides guidelines for using the French indefinite articles "du", "de la", "des", and "de l'" when translating the English word "some" into French. It explains that "du" is used for masculine nouns, "de la" is used for feminine nouns, "des" is used for both masculine and feminine plural nouns, and "de l'" is used before nouns starting with a vowel sound.