Themed Course · Everyday French
Raconter une histoire de vie
Telling a Life Story
This course helps you share the important stages of life and write someone's biography in French, while mastering which verbs use être and which use avoir in the passé composé.
Who It's For
Who this course is made for
If any of these sound like you, this course is a great fit.
Anyone who's completed the first three A2.1 units and is ready for fuller life narratives
Anyone who wants to share the important stages of life in French
Anyone who wants to write someone's biography
Anyone who wants to know which verbs take être and which take avoir in the past tense
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, I can…
Two concrete "I can" statements — the abilities this course aims to give you.
Je peux présenter les étapes importantes de la vie.
I can share the important stages of my life
Je peux faire la biographie de quelqu'un.
I can write someone's biography
Course Content
What you'll learn
The unit's topics, key vocabulary, and core grammar — everything you need at a glance.
Raconter une histoire de vie
Telling a Life Story
Présenter les étapes importantes de la vie
Share the important stages of life
Faire la biographie de quelqu'un
Write someone's biography
Vocabulary
Les étapes de la vie
Life stages
Grammar
Les verbes qui s'utilisent avec être et avoir au passé composé
Past tense verbs used with être and avoir
Turn your life events into stories in French!
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Living Audio-Scenes
- Comment tu t'appelles ? What's your name? (informal way)
- Comment vous vous appelez ? What's your name? (formal way)
- Je m'appelle___ My name is＿＿
Reading Exercise
Look at the four pictures below. Which greeting (Bonjour, Salut, Coucou, Bonsoir) best fits each situation? Please match them up.
