Year 5 French vocabulary list featuring bonjour and s'il vous plaît to support pupils with polite classroom interactions and meeting new people.
A structured glossary of key Tier 2 and Tier 3 vocabulary with definitions and contextual example sentences, designed to close the vocabulary gap.
Subject: French | Year: 5
Name: _________________________ Class/Set: ____________ Date: ____________
| Word | Definition | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| Bonjour | A polite way to say hello or good morning to anyone. | Bonjour tout le monde, j'espère que vous allez bien. |
| Salut | An informal way to say hi or bye, usually used with friends. | Salut Pierre, tu veux jouer au foot ? |
| Ça va? | A common way to ask someone how they are doing. | Bonjour Marie, ça va aujourd'hui ? |
| Très bien | A positive response used to say you are doing very well. | Je vais très bien, merci beaucoup. |
| Et toi? | A quick way to ask "And you?" after answering a question. | Je m'appelle Luc. Et toi ? |
| Je m'appelle | The phrase used to introduce yourself and give your name. | Je m'appelle Sophie et j'ai dix ans. |
| Enchanté | A polite word said when meeting someone for the first time. | Je suis le nouveau voisin, enchanté. |
| Au revoir | The standard way to say goodbye in French. | Bonne soirée et au revoir, à demain ! |
| S'il vous plaît | A formal or polite way to say "please" to a teacher or group. | Puis-je aller aux toilettes, s'il vous plaît ? |
| Merci | The universal word for saying "thank you". | Merci pour votre aide avec mes devoirs. |
| De rien | A polite way to say "you're welcome" or "it was nothing". | Merci pour le stylo ! - De rien, Sarah. |
| Monsieur | The French word for "Mr" or "Sir", used for male teachers. | Excusez-moi, Monsieur, j'ai une question. |
| Madame | The French word for "Mrs" or "Ms", used for female teachers. | Bonjour Madame, comment allez-vous ? |
| Excusez-moi | A polite phrase used to get someone's attention. | Excusez-moi, où est la salle de classe ? |
| Oui | The French word for "yes". | Oui, je comprends bien la leçon de français. |
| Non | The French word for "no". | Non, je n'ai pas encore fini mon travail. |
| Comment t'appelles-tu? | The question used to ask a peer what their name is. | Salut ! Comment t'appelles-tu ? |
| Bonne journée | A friendly way to wish someone a good day as they leave. | Merci pour le cours, bonne journée ! |
| À bientôt | A phrase used to say "see you soon". | On se voit plus tard, à bientôt ! |
| Pardon | A word used to say "sorry" if you make a small mistake. | Pardon, je ne voulais pas vous bousculer. |
Addressing the pervasive issue of lexical fossilisation in MFL requires explicit instruction of high-frequency greetings to ensure pupils move beyond basic recognition toward active production. By prioritising terms like enchanté alongside phonetic guidance for nasal sounds, this resource facilitates accurate pronunciation and social confidence. The structural layout of this Vocabulary List leverages dual-coding principles by pairing clear definitions with contextualised examples, effectively reducing the intrinsic cognitive load associated with early-stage language acquisition. Consequently, Year 5 learners develop the substantive knowledge necessary for fluid interpersonal communication, bridging the gap between isolated word recall and meaningful classroom dialogue.
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