French Grammar Structures and Essential Vocabulary
Comparative structures are your secret weapon for making sophisticated comparisons in French. Use plus + adjective + que for "more than", moins + adjective + que for "less than", and aussi + adjective + que for "as...as". These patterns work with any adjective and instantly make your French sound more advanced.
When expressing opinions about school subjects, phrases like ce que j'aime le plus/moins c'est whatIlikemost/leastis show off your grammar skills brilliantly. Combine this with je me passionne pour (I'm passionate about) or je suis faible/forte I′mweak/strongat to create detailed responses about your academic interests.
Time expressions and frequency words help you describe routines naturally. Tout le temps (all the time), souvent (often), and de temps en temps (from time to time) are essential for GCSE speaking assessments. Don't forget that depuis means both "since" and "for" when talking about duration.
Top Tip: The phrase il faut + infinitive (you must) is incredibly versatile and appears constantly in French exams - master this structure early!
Modal expressions like il est important de and il est interdit de it′simportantto/forbiddento followed by infinitives demonstrate advanced grammar understanding. These structures are particularly useful for discussing school rules or giving advice, making them exam favourites.