Logement et hébergement
Housing and accommodation
- Apprenez les différents types d'hébergements. (Learn the different types of accommodations.)
- Contactez un propriétaire ou une agence pour louer une maison. (Contact a landlord or agency to rent a house.)
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Le présent progressif:
"Être en train de" (The present progressive: "Être en train de")
This lesson teaches French learners essential vocabulary and grammar related to housing and accommodation, focusing on the present progressive tense "être en train de." Students practice useful phrases for renting, signing contracts, and visiting apartments, using dialogues and exercises suited for beginners (A1 level). Key vocabulary includes types of housing and rental-related terms, emphasizing practical communication skills in real-life situations.
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These exercises can be done together during conversation lessons or as homework.
Exercise 1: Reorder sentences
Instruction: Make correct sentences and translate.
Exercise 2: Match a word
Instruction: Match the translations
Exercise 3: Cluster the words
Instruction: Sort the following words into two categories: different types of housing and people or actions related to renting.
Types de logements
Personnes et actions liées à la location
Exercise 4: Translate and use in a sentence
Instruction: Pick a word, translated and use the word in a sentence or dialogue.
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La tour
The tower
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Louer
To rent
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Partager un logement
Sharing accommodation
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Signer
To sign
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Aller
To go
Exercice 5: Exercice de conversation
Instruction:
- Parlez à l'agent immobilier. Quel type de logement voulez-vous louer ? (Talk to the real estate agent. What kind of accomodation do you want to rent? )
- Nommez et décrivez les types d'hébergements dans les images. Pensez aux prix. (Name and describe the types of accomodations in the pictures. Think about the prices. )
Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes
Example phrases:
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Puis-je louer la villa pour le week-end ? Elle est très grande avec une belle piscine. Can I rent the villa for the weekend? It is very big with a nice pool. |
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Je veux louer une chambre dans cet hôtel pour deux mois. I want to rent a room in this hotel for two months. |
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Je pense que le loyer est trop cher. I think the rent is too expensive. |
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Je préfère louer une chambre partagée parce que c'est moins cher. I prefer to rent a shared room because it is cheaper. |
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J'aime vivre avec plus de gens. Donc je veux partager un appartement mais je veux une chambre individuelle. I like to live with more people. So I want to share an appartment but I want a single room. |
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Je cherche une maison à louer avec mon partenaire. I am looking for a house to rent together with my partner. |
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Exercise 6: Dialogue Cards
Instruction: Select a situation and practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
Exercise 7: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. Je suis en train de ______ le contrat de location avec le propriétaire.
(I am ______ the rental contract with the owner.)2. Tu es en train de ______ l'appartement dans ce quartier.
(You are ______ the apartment in this neighborhood.)3. Il est en train de ______ une villa près du lotissement.
(He is ______ a villa near the housing estate.)4. Nous sommes en train de ______ avec le locataire au sujet du logement.
(We are ______ with the tenant about the housing.)Exercise 8: Signing the Rental Contract
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Louer - Rent
Présent
- je loue
- tu loues
- il/elle/on loue
- nous louons
- vous louez
- ils/elles louent
Signer - Sign
Présent
- je signe
- tu signes
- il/elle/on signe
- nous signons
- vous signez
- ils/elles signent
Être - To be
Présent
- je suis
- tu es
- il/elle/on est
- nous sommes
- vous êtes
- ils/elles sont
Exercise 9: Le présent progressif: "Être en train de"
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
Grammar: The present progressive: "Être en train de"
Show translation Show answersêtes en train de, suis en train de, sommes en train de, sont en train d', es en train de, est en train de
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A1.35.2 Grammaire
Le présent progressif: "Être en train de"
The present progressive: "Être en train de"
Verb conjugation tables for this lesson Share Copied!
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present
| French | English |
|---|---|
| (je/j') je signe | I sign |
| tu signes | you sign |
| il/elle/on signe | he/she/one signs |
| nous signons | we sign |
| vous signez | You sign |
| ils/elles signent | They sign |
Louer to rent Share Copied!
present
| French | English |
|---|---|
| (je/j') je loue | I rent |
| tu loues | you rent |
| il/elle/on loue | He/she/one rents |
| nous louons | We rent |
| vous louez | You rent |
| ils/elles louent | They rent |
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Welcome to the Housing and Accommodation Lesson
This lesson focuses on essential vocabulary and grammar related to renting and buying housing in French. You will learn practical expressions and the use of the present progressive tense ("être en train de") to describe ongoing actions, especially relating to searching, renting, and signing contracts for accommodations.
Key Vocabulary
- Types of Housing: l'immeuble (building), la tour (tower), la villa (villa), le logement (housing), le lotissement (subdivision)
- People and Actions related to Renting: le locataire (tenant), le propriétaire (owner), louer (to rent), signer (to sign)
Grammar Focus: Present Progressive (Le présent progressif)
This lesson teaches how to use "être en train de" followed by a verb to express actions that are currently happening. For example:
- Je suis en train de chercher un logement dans ce quartier. (I am currently looking for a place in this neighborhood.)
- Le propriétaire est en train de signer le contrat de location. (The owner is signing the rental contract.)
Practical Dialogues
You will also engage in realistic dialogues such as:
- Asking about an apartment for rent
- Contacting a property owner for details
- Setting up an appointment to visit an apartment
These conversations use natural phrases designed for everyday situations.
Useful Tips
French often uses "être en train de" to highlight an ongoing action, which English expresses with the present continuous tense (e.g., "I am renting" vs. "Je suis en train de louer"). Remember, in French the infinitive verb follows "en train de." Some common verbs you'll practice include louer (to rent), signer (to sign), and chercher (to look for).
Practice pairing sentence halves like "Je suis en train de louer" and "un appartement dans ce quartier." to build fluid, natural expressions.
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