Grammar
How many verbs does it take to form the passé composé?
two
Good idea.
Bonne idée.
balloons
les ballons
chips
les chips
The French traditions for this holiday involve exchanging gifts and Père Noël.
Noël
What is the first verb called in the passé composé?
helping verb
No problem.
Pas de problème.
Yule log
la buche de Noël
cookies
les biscuits
French traditions for this holiday involve bells flying off to Rome to collect candy.
les Pâques
What is the second verb called in the passé composé?
past participle
Not now.
Pas maintenant.
gift card
un chèque-cadeau
envoyer les invitations
This holiday involves l'amour et les chocolats.
Saint Valentin
What are the two choices for the helping verb in the passé composé?
avoir or être
Of couse not.
Bien sûr que non.
allumer
peanuts
les cachuètes
the midnight feast before Christmas day and New Year's day
Réveillon
(3 kinds)
-er - é
-re - u
-ir - i
Can you help me?
Tu peux m'aider?
greeting card
une carte de vœux
snacks
les amuse-gueules
The French holiday involves lots of crêpes.
Chandeleur