This 16th lesson teaches the French imperative form. In addition you will find a vocabulary list about places and household objects. I will try to give examples using both vocabulary and grammar. That way it will be easy for you to see the words when they are separate and when they are in a sentence. Going through the whole page should take about 30 min. Make sure to read the pronunciation and hear the audio as well. If you have any question about this course, please email me directly at French Classes.
Imperative
Knowing the imperative form in French is a powerful skill. It can make it easy to ask someone to do something, and clarify what you want done.
Below is a list of 20 imperative forms and expressions that you might come across or use very often. The table contains 3 columns (English, French, and Audio). Make sure you repeat each word after hearing it by either clicking on the audio button or by reading the pronunciation. That should help with memorization as well as improving your pronunciation.
The Imperative in French
Imperative
French
Audio
Go!
Allez-y!
Stop!
Arrêtez!
Don't Go!
N'allez pas!
Stay!
Restez!
Leave!
Sortez!
Come here!
Venez ici!
Go there!
Allez-y!
Enter (the room)!
Entrez!
Speak!
Parlez!
Be quiet!
Taisez-vous!
Turn right
Tournez à droite
Turn left
Tournez à gauche
Go straight
Allez tout droit
Wait!
Attendez!
Let's go!
Allons-y!
Be careful!
Faîtes attention!
Sit down!
Asseyez-vous!
Let me show you!
Laissez-moi vous montrer!
Listen!
Écoutez!
Write it down!
Notez-le!
Questions?
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Vocabulary List about Places
Below is a list of 20 words about different places. Useful when talking about going somewhere.
Places in French
Places
French
Audio
Bank
La banque
Beach
La plage
Desert
Le désert
Earth
La Terre
Forest
La forêt
Garden
Le jardin
Hospital
L'hôpital
Island
L'île
Lake
Le lac
Moon
La lune
Mountain
La montagne
River
La rivière
Sea
La mer
Sky
Le ciel
Stars
Les étoiles
Sun
Le soleil
I can see the stars
Je vois les étoiles
I want to go to the beach
Je veux aller à la plage
The moon is full tonight
Il y a pleine lune ce soir
This is a beautiful garden
Quel beau jardin!
Vocabulary List about Household Terms
Below is a list of 26 words about different household terms, including rooms, kitchen appliances ... etc.
Places in French
Household
French
Audio
Bed
Le lit
Bedroom
La chambre
Carpet
La moquette
Ceiling
Le plafond
Chair
La chaise
Computer
l'ordinateur
Desk
Le bureau
Door
la porte
Furniture
Les meubles
House
La maison
Kitchen
La cuisine
Refrigerator
Le frigo
Roof
Le toit
Room
La pièce
Stove
la cuisinière
Table
La table
Television
La télévision
Toilet
Les toilettes
Wall
Le mur
Window
La fenêtre
Daily Conversation in French
Finally, here are some common expressions used to offer good wishes to someone. For a complete list of commonly used sentences, please visit our French Phrases page. Enjoy!
Common Expressions in French
English
French
Audio
Can you close the door?
Peux-tu fermer la fenêtre?
Can you open the window?
Peux-tu ouvrir la fenêtre?
I need to use the computer
Je dois utiliser l'ordinateur
I need to use the toilet
Puis-je aller aux toilettes?
I'm watching television
Je regarde la télé
This room is very big
Cette chambre est très grande
Holiday Wishes
Bonnes vacances
Good luck!
Bonne chance!
Happy birthday!
Joyeux anniversaire!
Happy new year!
Bonne année!
Merry Christmas!
Joyeux noël!
Congratulations!
Félicitations!
Enjoy! (before eating)
Bon appétit!
Bless you (when sneezing)
À vos souhaits
Best wishes!
meilleurs vœux
Fun Facts
Language Quote: ❝Language is the road map of a culture. It tells you where its people come from and where they are going.❞ ‒Rita Mae Brown
Congratulations! You finished your 16th lesson in French about the imperative form, places and household items. Are you ready for the next lesson? We recommend French Lesson 17. You can also simply click on one of the links below or go back to our Learn French homepage.