Lesson 5 – Avoir (I have, You have…)
What will you learn?
In this lesson, you will learn how to:
- Use the verb avoir (to have)
- Say what you have
- Talk about your age
- Make simple sentences
1. What is AVOIR?
Avoir means “to have”.
It is used to:
- Talk about things you have
- Say your age
Examples:
- J’ai un livre
- J’ai 12 ans
2. Conjugation of AVOIR
Present tense:
| French | English |
|---|---|
| J’ai | I have |
| Tu as | You have |
| Il/Elle a | He/She has |
| Nous avons | We have |
| Vous avez | You have |
| Ils/Elles ont | They have |
3. Talking about Age
Structure:
J’ai + number + ans
Examples:
- J’ai 10 ans
- J’ai 11 ans
Important rule:
Incorrect: Je suis 10 ans
Correct: J’ai 10 ans
4. Talking about things
Examples:
- J’ai un livre
- J’ai un stylo
- J’ai un sac
5. Simple sentences
- J’ai un livre
- Tu as un stylo
- Il a un sac
6. Important tips
- Always use J’ai for age
- Speak clearly
- Practice daily
7. Common mistakes
Incorrect: Je suis 12 ans
Correct: J’ai 12 ans
Incorrect: Je suis un livre
Correct: J’ai un livre
8. Exercises
Exercise 1 – Complete
J’______
Tu ______
Il ______
Exercise 2 – Match
J’ai → ___
Tu as → ___
a. You have
b. I have
Exercise 3 – Write
Write 3 sentences:
- J’ai ______
- J’ai ______
- J’ai ______
9. Speaking practice
Say aloud:
- J’ai 10 ans
- J’ai un livre
Repeat 3 times
Lesson summary
You can now:
- Use avoir
- Talk about age
- Say what you have
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