A1-level French basic sentences are simple, essential expressions that enable beginners to communicate in everyday situations. They cover topics like greetings, introductions, family, weather, shopping, and routines, using very basic grammar and vocabulary.
- Simple structure: subject + verb (+ complement)
- Present tense of common verbs (être, avoir, aller, faire)
- Basic connectors (et, mais, parce que)
- Common vocabulary for everyday life
Sample Sentences
| French | English |
|---|---|
| Bonjour ! | Hello! / Good morning! |
| Je m’appelle Marie. | My name is Marie. |
| J’ai vingt ans. | I am twenty years old. |
| Où est la gare ? | Where is the train station? |
| Je voudrais un café, s’il vous plaît. | I’d like a coffee, please. |
| Il fait beau aujourd’hui. | The weather is nice today. |
| Nous sommes français. | We are French. |
| Elle travaille à l’école. | She works at the school. |
Typical A1 intro sentences: "Je m’appelle Paul." and "J’ai trente ans."
The polite, A1-level way to order is: "Je voudrais un café, s’il vous plaît."
Common A1 topics: Greetings, family, shopping, daily life, and routines.
Conclusion
Basic sentences are the building blocks for communicating simple ideas and needs in French.
- Cover everyday topics and situations
- Use simple grammar and core vocabulary
- Essential for A1 learners to start meaningful exchanges