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Master Common Expressions with "Avoir" and "Être”
Difficulty:A2
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May 25, 2024
5/25/2024
Hello everyone! Today, we are going to explore common expressions using the verbs avoir and être. These expressions are frequent and often confusing for learners. We will explain their use and offer exercises to master them.
Expressions with "avoir"
In French, many common expressions use the verb avoir to express sensations, feelings, or physical states. Here are some of the most frequent expressions that are often confusing with English.
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| J'ai froid | I am cold |
| J'ai chaud | I am hot |
| J'ai faim | I am hungry |
| J'ai soif | I am thirsty |
| J'ai sommeil | I am sleepy |
| J'ai raison | I am right |
| J'ai tort | I am wrong |
| J'ai peur | I am scared |
| J'ai honte | I am ashamed |
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Expressions with "être"
Some common expressions also use the verb être to express states of being or emotions. Here are some of the expressions.
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| Je suis en retard | I am late |
| Je suis en avance | I am early |
| Je suis à l'heure | I am on time |
| Je suis d'accord | I agree |
| Je suis en forme | I am in good shape |
| Je suis en bonne santé | I am healthy |
| Je suis bien | I am well |
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Additional expressions with "avoir" and "être"
In addition to common expressions with avoir and être, here are other specific expressions that are essential for mastering French. These expressions add nuance and precision to your speech.
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| J'ai mal à la tête | I have a headache |
| J'ai du mal à comprendre | I find it hard to understand |
| J'ai besoin de repos | I need rest |
| J'ai envie de dormir | I feel like sleeping |
| J'ai hâte de te voir | I can't wait to see you |
| J'ai l'habitude de lire le soir | I am used to reading in the evening |
| Tu as l'air fatigué | You look tired |
| J'ai de la chance | I am lucky |
| Je suis en colère | I am angry |
| Je suis effrayé | I am frightened |
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Conclusion
We have explored several common expressions with the verbs avoir and être as well as additional essential expressions for smooth communication in French. Mastering these expressions will allow you to express yourself with more precision and naturalness.
To further your learning, we encourage you to follow our video courses on Udemy. These courses are designed to help you progress quickly and effectively.
Continue your reading with our article on the pronouns "en" and "y" to further enrich your vocabulary.
Thank you for your attention and best of luck in your French learning journey!
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