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LEÇON 11 : LES FÊTES - Questions & Answers

Akanksha écrit à sa correspondante mauricienne Jasmine. Lis la lettre et réponds aux questions ci-dessous.
Akanksha writes to her Mauritian penfriend Jasmine. Read the letter and answer the questions below.

1. Dis vrai ou faux:
1. Say true or false:

(a) Les amis ont pu faire un bonhomme de neige parce qu'il a neigé.
(a) The friends were able to make a snowman because it snowed.
VRAI.
TRUE.

(b) Akanksha a passé Noël à Paris.
(b) Akanksha spent Christmas in Paris.
FAUX.
FALSE.

(c) Akanksha écrit cette lettre après les vacances de Noël.
(c) Akanksha writes this letter after the Christmas holidays.
FAUX.
FALSE.

(d) Les parents de Denis sont allés seuls à l'église.
(d) Denis's parents went to church alone.
FAUX.
FALSE.

2. Complète avec les mots du texte:
2. Complete with the words from the text:

« Décorer le sapin de Noël » implique :
"Decorating the Christmas tree" involves:

(a) accrocher les « Crystal Stars. »
(a) hang the "Crystal Stars."

(b) poser l'ange.
(b) place the angel.

(c) ranger les cadeaux sous l'arbre.
(c) arrange the gifts under the tree.

A TOI
YOUR TURN

I. Relie les deux phrases avec qui, que, où selon l'exemple :
I. Connect the two sentences with who/which (qui), that (que), where (où) according to the example:

P. ex. : Pour son anniversaire, il a reçu beaucoup de cadeaux. Ils sont jolis.
E.g.: For his birthday, he received many gifts. They are pretty.
Pour son anniversaire, il a reçu beaucoup de cadeaux qui sont jolis.
For his birthday, he received many gifts which are pretty.

1. Pour la soirée, Anne a acheté une nouvelle robe. J'aime sa robe.
1. For the party, Anne bought a new dress. I like her dress.
Pour la soirée, Anne a acheté une nouvelle robe que j'aime.
For the party, Anne bought a new dress that I like.

2. Pour les vacances de Pâques, ils sont allés au Canada. Leur frère habite au Canada.
2. For the Easter holidays, they went to Canada. Their brother lives in Canada.
Pour les vacances de Pâques, ils sont allés au Canada où leur frère habite.
For the Easter holidays, they went to Canada where their brother lives.

3. Le jour de Nouvel An, il a acheté une voiture de sport. Elle roule très vite.
3. On New Year's Day, he bought a sports car. It drives very fast.
Le jour de Nouvel An, il a acheté une voiture de sport qui roule très vite.
On New Year's Day, he bought a sports car that drives very fast.

4. Elle a une belle maison à la campagne. Elle a fêté l'anniversaire de son mariage dans la maison.
4. She has a beautiful house in the countryside. She celebrated her wedding anniversary in the house.
Elle a une belle maison à la campagne où elle a fêté l'anniversaire de son mariage.
She has a beautiful house in the countryside where she celebrated her wedding anniversary.

5. La fête des mères est un jour spécial. Les enfants l'attendent toujours.
5. Mother's Day is a special day. The children always wait for it.
La fête des mères est un jour spécial que les enfants attendent toujours.
Mother's Day is a special day that the children always wait for.

A TOI
YOUR TURN

I. Complète avec la forme correcte du verbe :
I. Complete with the correct form of the verb:

1. Si tu gagnais à la loterie, tu achèterais (acheter) une maison.
1. If you won the lottery, you would buy (to buy) a house.

2. Si j'étais riche, je ferais (faire) un tour du monde.
2. If I were rich, I would take (to do) a world tour.

3. S'il faisait beau, nous irions (aller) à la campagne.
3. If the weather were nice, we would go (to go) to the countryside.

4. Si j'avais un permis de conduire, j'irais (aller) au bureau en voiture.
4. If I had a driver's license, I would go (to go) to the office by car.

5. Si tu avais froid, tu porterais (porter) un chandail.
5. If you were cold, you would wear (to wear) a sweater.

II. Qu'est-ce que tu feras...
II. What will you do...

1. si tu es millionnaire?
1. if you are a millionaire?
Si je suis millionnaire, j'achèterai une grande maison.
If I am a millionaire, I will buy a big house.

2. si tu dois organiser une soirée d'adieu pour la classe X?
2. if you have to organize a farewell party for class X?
Si je dois organiser une soirée d'adieu pour la classe X, je louerai une belle salle et j'inviterai tous les professeurs.
If I have to organize a farewell party for class X, I will rent a beautiful hall and I will invite all the teachers.

Je découvre...
I discover...

En te servant des éléments donnés ci-dessous, fais parler Akanksha et Denis à propos des fêtes nationales de leurs pays.
Using the elements given below, make Akanksha and Denis speak about the national holidays of their countries.

Akanksha : Le 26 janvier en Inde, il y a un défilé au Rajpath. On allume la flamme à Amar Jyoti. Il y a des danses folkloriques. On lâche des ballons et beaucoup d'étrangers sont présents.
Akanksha: On January 26 in India, there is a parade at Rajpath. We light the flame at Amar Jyoti. There are folk dances. We release balloons and many foreigners are present.

Denis : Le 14 juillet en France, il y a un défilé aux Champs Elysées. On allume la flamme au tombeau du soldat inconnu. Il y a des danses folkloriques. On lâche des ballons et beaucoup d'étrangers sont présents.
Denis: On July 14 in France, there is a parade at the Champs Elysées. We light the flame at the tomb of the unknown soldier. There are folk dances. We release balloons and many foreigners are present.

A TOI
YOUR TURN

I. Tu es allé(e) à Nice, passer les vacances d'été chez ton oncle. Tu as écrit une lettre à tes parents. Complète cette lettre :
I. You went to Nice to spend the summer holidays at your uncle's house. You wrote a letter to your parents. Complete this letter:

Cher papa, chère maman,
Dear Dad, Dear Mom,
Je suis à Nice depuis hier.
I have been in Nice since yesterday.
La maison de l'oncle Quentin est petite, mais elle est moderne.
Uncle Quentin's house is small, but it is modern.
Tous les matins nous allons à la plage. L'après-midi, on visite la ville. Je m'amuse beaucoup. Je vous embrasse.
Every morning we go to the beach. In the afternoon, we visit the city. I am having a lot of fun. Hugs and kisses.

II. Ecris une lettre à ton correspondant français en lui décrivant une fête indienne.
II. Write a letter to your French penfriend describing an Indian festival to him/her.

Cher Thomas,
Dear Thomas,
Je t'écris pour te parler de ma fête préférée, Diwali.
I am writing to you to tell you about my favorite festival, Diwali.
C'est la fête des lumières en Inde.
It is the festival of lights in India.
Pendant cette fête, nous décorons la maison avec des bougies et des lampes en argile.
During this festival, we decorate the house with candles and clay lamps.
Nous portons de nouveaux vêtements et nous préparons de délicieux bonbons pour nos amis et notre famille.
We wear new clothes and we prepare delicious sweets for our friends and family.
Le soir, il y a de magnifiques feux d'artifice.
In the evening, there are beautiful fireworks.
C'est une fête très joyeuse !
It is a very joyful festival!
À bientôt,
See you soon,
[Ton Nom]
[Your Name]

III. Relie les fêtes aux souhaits :
III. Connect the festivals to the wishes:

Le jour de l'An - Bonne fête de Diwali!
New Year's Day - Happy Diwali!
Noël - Bonne Année!
Christmas - Happy New Year!
Anniversaire - Joyeuses Pâques!
Birthday - Happy Easter!
Pâques - Joyeux Noël!
Easter - Merry Christmas!
Diwali - Bon Anniversaire!
Diwali - Happy Birthday!

Le jour de l'An -> Bonne Année!
New Year's Day -> Happy New Year!
Noël -> Joyeux Noël!
Christmas -> Merry Christmas!
Anniversaire -> Bon Anniversaire!
Birthday -> Happy Birthday!
Pâques -> Joyeuses Pâques!
Easter -> Happy Easter!
Diwali -> Bonne fête de Diwali!
Diwali -> Happy Diwali!

IV. Remplis les blancs par qui/que/où :
IV. Fill in the blanks with qui/que/où:

1. La fête que j'aime la plus c'est la fête de Noël.
1. The festival that I like the most is the Christmas festival.

2. La dame qui distribue les cadeaux est ma mère.
2. The lady who distributes the gifts is my mother.

3. J'aime les fêtes on reçoit beaucoup de cadeaux.
3. I like festivals where we receive many gifts.

4. Le gâteau qui est sur la table semble délicieux.
4. The cake that is on the table looks delicious.

5. Les feux d'artifice que mon père vient d'acheter sont formidables.
5. The fireworks that my father just bought are wonderful.

6. As-tu aimé la carte que je t'ai donnée?
6. Did you like the card that I gave you?

7. La salle se trouve le sapin est la plus belle.
7. The room where the fir tree is located is the most beautiful.

V. Complète selon l'exemple :
V. Complete according to the example:

P. ex.: Acheter (du pain/des croissants). Si on me donne le choix, j'achèterais plutôt des pains au lieu du/à la place des croissants.
E.g.: To buy (bread/croissants). If I am given the choice, I would rather buy bread instead of croissants.

1. visiter (Paris/Grenoble)
1. to visit (Paris/Grenoble)
Si on me donne le choix, je visiterais plutôt Paris au lieu de Grenoble.
If I am given the choice, I would rather visit Paris instead of Grenoble.

2. lire (bande dessinée/journal)
2. to read (comic book/newspaper)
Si on me donne le choix, je lirais plutôt une bande dessinée au lieu du journal.
If I am given the choice, I would rather read a comic book instead of the newspaper.

3. regarder (un film/une pièce de théâtre)
3. to watch (a movie/a play)
Si on me donne le choix, je regarderais plutôt un film à la place d'une pièce de théâtre.
If I am given the choice, I would rather watch a movie instead of a play.

4. écrire (à mon ami/au directeur)
4. to write (to my friend/to the director)
Si on me donne le choix, j'écrirais plutôt à mon ami au lieu d'écrire au directeur.
If I am given the choice, I would rather write to my friend instead of writing to the director.

5. écouter (la musique rock/la musique classique)
5. to listen (rock music/classical music)
Si on me donne le choix, j'écouterais plutôt la musique rock au lieu de la musique classique.
If I am given the choice, I would rather listen to rock music instead of classical music.

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Question
According to the letter, where did Akanksha celebrate Christmas?
Answer
In the countryside (à la campagne).
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What is the French term for 'Christmas Eve'?
Answer
La veille de Noël.
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In the context of Christmas decorations, what are 'boules multicolores'?
Answer
Multi-coloured baubles.
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Where was the 'sapin de Noël' purchased according to Akanksha's letter?
Answer
At the market (au marché).
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What specific decoration was placed at the top of the tree in the letter?
Answer
A small golden angel (un petit ange doré).
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What is the French term for 'fairy lights' or 'electric garlands'?
Answer
Les guirlandes électriques.
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Which religious service did the family attend on Christmas Eve?
Answer
Midnight mass (la messe de minuit).
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What term is used in French for the late-night feast on Christmas or New Year's Eve?
Answer
Le réveillon.
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Identify the traditional meat dish mentioned for the Christmas meal: 'la _____ aux marrons'.
Answer
dinde (turkey).
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What is the traditional French Yule log cake called?
Answer
La bûche de Noël.
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According to the vocabulary exercise, what verb is used for hanging decorations like 'Crystal Stars'?
Answer
Accrocher.
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What action is typically performed with gifts ('les cadeaux') under the tree?
Answer
Ranger (to arrange/tidy).
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In a relative clause, which pronoun is used to replace the subject of the following verb?
Answer
qui
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In a relative clause, which pronoun is used to replace a direct object?
Answer
que
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Which relative pronoun is used to refer to a specific place or time?
Answer
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Identify the relative pronoun in: 'La dame _____ distribue les cadeaux est ma mère.'
Answer
qui
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Identify the relative pronoun in: 'C'est la carte _____ je t'ai donnée.'
Answer
que
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Identify the relative pronoun in: 'La salle _____ se trouve le sapin est la plus belle.'
Answer
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Identify the relative pronoun in: 'Le gâteau _____ est sur la table semble délicieux.'
Answer
qui
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Identify the relative pronoun in: 'J'aime les fêtes _____ on reçoit beaucoup de cadeaux.'
Answer
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According to the grammatical rule for hypotheses, 'Si' + the _____ tense is followed by the conditional.
Answer
Imperfect (l'imparfait).
Question
Complete the conditional sentence: 'Si tu _____ (gagner) à la loterie, tu achèterais une maison.'
Answer
gagnais
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Complete the conditional sentence: 'Si j'étais riche, je _____ (faire) un tour du monde.'
Answer
ferais
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Complete the conditional sentence: 'S'il faisait beau, nous _____ (aller) à la campagne.'
Answer
irions
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Complete the conditional sentence: 'Si tu avais froid, tu _____ (porter) un chandail.'
Answer
porterais
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On which date is 'Le Jour de l'An' celebrated?
Answer
1 January (le premier janvier).
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What are 'étrennes'?
Answer
Small gifts given on New Year's Day.
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What is the date of 'Saint Valentin'?
Answer
14 February (le quatorze février).
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Which French holiday is known as the 'Fête des Amoureux'?
Answer
Saint Valentin.
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When do the French celebrate 'Pâques' (Easter)?
Answer
On Sundays and Mondays (les dimanche et lundi de Pâques).
Question
What traditional chocolate items are offered to children during Easter?
Answer
Eggs (des oeufs).
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What is the date of the 'Fête du Travail' (Labour Day) in France?
Answer
1 May (le premier mai).
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Which flower is considered a 'porte-bonheur' (lucky charm) on May 1st in France?
Answer
Le Muguet (Lily of the valley).
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What is the date of the French National Day (Fête nationale)?
Answer
14 July (le 14 juillet).
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On which date is India's national holiday (Republic Day) mentioned in the text?
Answer
26 January (le 26 janvier).
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What is the date of 'Toussaint' (All Saints' Day)?
Answer
1 November (le 1er novembre).
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How long are the Christmas and New Year school holidays in France typically?
Answer
10 to 12 days.
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What are the four-day school holidays around February 15th called?
Answer
Vacances du Mardi Gras.
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How long do French school Easter holidays last?
Answer
2 weeks.
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How long are summer holidays ('vacances d'été') for French schools?
Answer
9 to 10 weeks.
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Which French phrase is used to mean 'instead of'?
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Au lieu de (or 'à la place de').
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Match the holiday to the greeting: 'Le jour de l'An'.
Answer
Bonne Année!
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Match the holiday to the greeting: 'Noël'.
Answer
Joyeux Noël!
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Match the holiday to the greeting: 'Anniversaire'.
Answer
Bon Anniversaire!
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Match the holiday to the greeting: 'Pâques'.
Answer
Joyeuses Pâques!
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Match the holiday to the greeting: 'Diwali'.
Answer
Bonne fête de Diwali!
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What is the Mauritian correspondent's name mentioned in Lesson 11?
Answer
Jasmine.
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Where does the National Day parade take place in Paris?
Answer
Champs Élysées.
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Where does the national parade take place in India (New Delhi)?
Answer
Rajpath.
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What is the French name for the 'Tomb of the Unknown Soldier'?
Answer
Le tombeau du soldat inconnu.
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What does the text suggest people do during National Day besides watching parades?
Answer
Watch folk dances (danses folkloriques) and release balloons (lâcher les ballons).
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According to the Easter section, what sounds to signal the holiday?
Answer
Church bells (les cloches des églises).
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In the letter, why were the friends able to build a snowman?
Answer
Because it had been snowing all week.
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What is the greeting written on the card for Eid-ul-Fitr in the text?
Answer
Heureux Aid-el-Fitr.
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Which Indian holiday is associated with the greeting 'Happy Gurpurab' in the provided images?
Answer
Gurpurab.
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Term: 'Masse de minuit'
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Definition: A Roman Catholic mass traditionally celebrated at midnight on Christmas Eve.
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Formula: Hypothesis about the present
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Si + \text{imparfait} \rightarrow \text{conditionnel présent}
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What is the literal translation of 'la fête des mères'?
Answer
Mother's Day.
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Complete the phrase: 'Au lieu de quatre cafés, donnez-moi une tasse de _____ et trois cafés.'
Answer
thé (tea).
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True or False: According to the letter, Akanksha spent Christmas in Paris.
Answer
False (she spent it in the countryside).