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Key Phrases

GCSE Fast French key phrases help you sound natural in speaking and writing. Build quick, useful sentence starters, link ideas smoothly, and give reasons without getting stuck mid-answer.

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Fascinating Fact:

Je pense que means “I think that”, Je ne pense pas que means “I don’t think that”.

In GCSE Fast French, key phrases are the building blocks that help you extend answers beyond single words. They let you add opinions, reasons, examples, and extra detail, which boosts marks in both speaking and writing tasks.

Key Terms

Sentence starter: A short phrase that helps you begin an answer confidently, especially in speaking.
Connector: A linking word or phrase that joins ideas, such as “because”, “however”, or “also”.
Justification: A reason you give to explain an opinion or choice, helping your answer sound complete.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What are key phrases in GCSE French and why do they help?

Key phrases in GCSE French are short, reusable chunks you can drop into answers, such as opinion starters, time phrases, and reason phrases. They help you speak more fluently and write longer, clearer responses.

How do I make my GCSE French speaking answers longer?

Make answers longer by combining an opinion, a reason, and an extra detail. Use a connector to add another point, then finish with a short example, so your response sounds planned rather than rushed.

What are good French linking words to learn for GCSE?

Useful GCSE French linking words include “et” (and), “mais” (but), “parce que” (because), “donc” (so), and “cependant” (however). Learning a few makes your sentences flow and feel more advanced.

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In each question you will be given a word or words in English. All you have to do is choose the French equivalent from the four choices offered.

1 .

Don't mention it

De chaque côté

De rien

De l’autre côté

S’il vous plaît

De chaque côté = from each side
De l’autre côté = from the other side
S’il vous plaît = please

2 .

What is it?

Qu’est-ce que c’est ?

Qu’est-ce qui ?

Qu’est-ce que ?

Que veut dire ... ?

Qu’est-ce qui ? = what?
Qu’est-ce que ? = what?
Que veut dire ... ? = what does ... mean?

3 .

I like it

Ça m’énerve

Ça m’est égal

Ça me plaît

Ça me fait rire

Ça m’énerve = it gets on my nerves
Ça m’est égal = it’s all the same to me
Ça me fait rire = it makes me laugh

4 .

That’s enough

Ça dépend

Ça s’écrit comment

Ça suffit

Ça ne me dit rien

Ça dépend = that depends
Ça s’écrit comment = how is that written?
Ça ne me dit rien = it means nothing to me / I don't fancy that / I don't feel like it

5 .

For how long?

D’où ?

De quelle couleur ?

C’est combien ?

Pour combien de temps ?

D’où ? = from where?
De quelle couleur ? = what colour?
C’est combien ? = how much is it?

6 .

What a pity

Quel dommage

Santé

Hors d’haleine

Amitiés

Santé = cheers
Hors d’haleine = out of breath
Amitiés = best wishes

7 .

Have a good holiday

Bon voyage

Bonne année

Bonnes vacances

Bonne idée

Bon voyage = have a good trip
Bonne année = happy new year
Bonne idée = good idea

8 .

What time is it?

À quelle heure ?

Quelle heure est-il ?

C’est quel jour ?

C’est quelle date ?

À quelle heure ? = at what time?
C’est quel jour ? = what day is it?
C’est quelle date ? = what is the date?

9 .

Of course / certainly

Il faut

Moi non plus

À mon avis

Bien sûr

Il faut = you must / it is necessary
Moi non plus = nor me neither / nor do I
À mon avis = in my opinion

10 .

Help

Pardon

Au secours

D’accord

Félicitations

Pardon = excuse me
D’accord = okay
Félicitations = congratulations

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - French

Author: Graeme Haw

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