As we learn to introduce ourselves and ask permission in French, it is important to know some of the most frequently used verbs in the French language.
Être (to be) – a very useful verb
Être (to be) is a very important verb, and it is used in many different situations, including describing people and things, giving opinions, saying where you are, etc.
Je suis grand - I am tall.
Je suis une fille. - I am a girl.
Tu es anglais? - Are you English?
C’est génial! - It’s great!
Je suis allé(e) au parc - I went to the park.
Avoir (to have) – another very useful verb
Avoir (to have) is a very useful verb and is used whenever we would say 'have' in English.
J’ai les cheveux noirs - I have black hair.
Tu as un chat? - Do you have a cat?
Elle a un frère - She has a brother.
J’ai mangé une pomme - I have eaten/I ate an apple.
Pouvoir (to be able to) – a verb used to ask permission
Pouvoir (to be able to) is a very useful verb and is used whenever we would like to ask permission to do something.
Est-ce que je peux aller à la toilette s'il vous plaît? - Can I please go to the washroom?
Est-ce que je peux aller remplir ma bouteille d'eau s'il vous plaît? - Can I please go fill up my water bottle?
Est-ce que je peux emprunter un crayon s'il vous plaît? - Can I please borrow a pencil?
Est-ce que je peux aller travailler dans le pod s'il vous plaît? - Can I please go work in the pod?
Est ce que tu peux m'aider s'il vous plaît? - Can you please help me?
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