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French words, expressions and speaking templates for TEF Canada. Save any of them to review.

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Learn language for a purpose

Choose words you can use to ask for information, explain a choice or respond to an objection. Learn expressions as a whole so you remember which preposition and register fit the situation.

Use it in a conversation

Adapt a template to your own message, then say it aloud. In TEF speaking practice, ask a specific question or develop a reason instead of reciting a memorized answer.

Recall, then check

Look at the French word and try to recall its meaning before turning the card. Review the words you find difficult, and use them again in writing practice.

French templates for TEF speaking

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Serait-il possible de [infinitif] ?: Would it be possible to [verb]?; Use an infinitive after de. Before a vowel sound, de becomes d’ when you adapt the sentence.
Pourriez-vous me préciser [information] ?: Could you clarify [information] for me?; Replace the slot with the detail you need: the price, the hours, or the conditions.
Si j’ai bien compris, [reformulation].: If I understood correctly, [restatement].; Restate the other person's actual information in your own words. Use rising intonation if you want confirmation.
Je comprends [objection], mais [argument].: I understand [objection], but [argument].; Acknowledge the specific concern, then offer a relevant reason. Avoid repeating an argument the other person already rejected.
Et si on [imparfait] ?: What if we [suggestion]?; Use a verb in the imparfait after on: essayait, commençait, allait. The suggestion concerns a possible next action.
Ce qui me semble important, c’est [idée].: What seems important to me is [idea].; Complete the sentence with a noun phrase or de plus an infinitive. Follow it with a concrete reason or example.
Prenons l’exemple de [exemple].: Let’s take the example of [example].; Choose a specific example connected to your argument. Adapt de to d’ before a vowel sound when needed.
Même si [concession], [position].: Even if / although [concession], [position].; Use the indicative after même si. Make sure the second clause explains your position despite the first.

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