Negatives in FrenchVideo questions about negatives
Forming negatives is an important part of speaking and writing French. Find out how to form negative structures, then check your understanding with activities and a quiz.
What are Jérôme’s two possible solutions when a neighbour complains about the noise from a party?
He says either you are nice and invite them in, or you are not nice and you argue back and close the door.
Video transcript:
Il y a deux solutions … Tu es gentil. Entrez ! On peut danser, on peut jouer à des jeux ! C’est génial ! Ou, comme moi, tu n’es pas gentil. Oh, ça va ! On s’amuse, là !
There are two solutions … You are nice. Come in! We can dance, we can play games! It’s awesome! Or, like me, you are not nice. Oh, give me a break! We’re having a good time!
Question
What three things does he say he’s run out of, as an excuse to talk to his neighbour on the seventh floor?
Salt, pepper and butter.
Video transcript:
Excusez-moi. Avez-vous du sel, s’il vous plaît ? Merci. C'est encore moi ! Avez-vous du poivre ? Merci. Mince, je n’ai plus de beurre !
Excuse me; do you have any salt, please? Thanks. It’s me again! Do you have any pepper? Thanks. Oh heck! I’m out of butter!
Question
How often does he visit his next-door neighbour? Why?
Never, because the neighbour is bizarre/weird.
Video transcript:
Je ne vais jamais sonner chez mon voisin d’à côté. Il est bizarre.
I never ring at my next-door neighbour’s. He’s strange.
Question
What is Jérôme afraid of?
Seeing neighbours who don’t like him.
Video transcript:
J'ai trop peur de revoir les voisins qui ne m’aiment pas !
I’m too scared to see the neighbours who don’t like me!
