Indefinite adjectives, pronouns and phrases
Indefinite adjectives, pronouns and phrases
Key Words & Phrases
Tout le monde ≠ Quelqu’un ≠ Personne
Partout ≠ Quelque part ≠ Nulle part
Tout ≠ Quelque chose ≠ Rien
Chaque
Quelques-un(e)s
N’importe qui / n’importe où / n’importe quoi
Peu importe
Chacun / chacune
Tous / toute(s)
Certain(e)(s)
Autre(s)
Maint(e)(s)
Tel(le)(s)
Learn
Indefinite adjectives/pronouns and agreements
“tout”
“n’importe quoi”
“n’importe qui”, “n’importe où”…
Kwiziq: Indefinite pronouns
Grammar Collins Dictionary : indefinite pronouns
Cliffsnotes: Indefinite adjectives
Lawless French: “n’importe”
Watch
Lingoni: The adjective “tout”
Learn French with Pascal: “quelqu’un” / “quelque chose”
Learn French with Pascal: “certains”
Parapluie French: “n’importe quoi”
Read
Lawless French: Indefinite adjectives
Cliffsnotes: Indefinite pronouns
ThoughtCo: “n’importe”
Lawless French: “peu importe”
Practice
BBC Bitesize: Practice indefinite adjectives
Learn French with Alexa: Practice the forms of “tout”
CoLanguage: Exercises on indefinite adjectives
To learn French: practice “n’importe”
Using one of the recommended resources to get writing feedback, respond to the prompt below.
Translate the following sentences into French.
- They don’t know anyone here.
- We are all gathered here today. (note: “to gather”: réunir)
- Each participant receives a prize.
- Some of us don’t know anything about cinema.
All of the stars are shining for you. (note: “to shine”: briller)
Using one of the platforms for finding a tutor or language exchange partner, practice the speaking activities below.
Partner Speaking Exercise:
- Ask your partner 5 questions, using an indefinite adjective, pronoun, and/or phrase. Then ask your partner to ask you questions to prompt you to use indefinite adjectives, pronouns and/or phrases.
Example: Est-ce que tu as lu tous les livres de Victor Hugo ? Est-ce que tu es allergique à certains aliments ?
Independent Speaking Exercise:
- Try to put the following sentences into a negative form.
- Je connais tout le monde.
- Je sais tout !
- J’ai voyagé partout.
- Translate the following sentences into French.
- That would be all, thank you.
- This is easy. Anyone can do this!
- I cannot find this book anywhere.
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