Unités, thèmes et progression linguistique
Table des matières
| Unité | Titre | Thème principal | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unité 0 | Révision générale : On repart ! | Revoir, réutiliser, renforcer | 1 |
| Unité 1 | Moi et mon avenir | Se présenter et parler de ses rêves | 45 |
| Unité 2 | Le monde qui m’entoure | Famille, école et communauté | 112 |
| Unité 3 | Médias et technologie | Communiquer à l’ère numérique | 175 |
| Unité 4 | Le temps libre et la santé | Équilibre et bien-être | 223 |
| Unité 5 | Notre planète, notre avenir | Environnement et durabilité | 246 |
| Unité 6 | Cultures francophones | Voyager, comprendre, partager | 268 |
| Lexique & Index alphabétique | Expressions clés et vocabulaire | 291 |
Welcome to MYP 4–5 French!
This year, we are going to build your confidence, improve your communication skills, and help you become more independent French learners. Throughout the course, you will not only learn grammar and vocabulary, but also how to express yourself, share your opinions, understand cultures, and communicate naturally in French.
French is not just a subject — it is a tool for communication, creativity, and global understanding. Every unit in this course is designed to help you grow step by step.
Welcome to MYP 4–5 French!
This year, we are going to build your confidence, improve your communication skills, and help you become more independent French learners. Throughout the course, you will not only learn grammar and vocabulary, but also how to express yourself, share your opinions, understand cultures, and communicate naturally in French.
French is not just a subject — it is a tool for communication, creativity, and global understanding. Every unit in this course is designed to help you grow step by step.
Unit 0 — General Revision: Let’s Start Again!
In this unit, we will review, reuse, and reinforce the most important foundations of French before moving into more advanced topics.
You will revise:
- subject pronouns
- the verbs être, avoir, aller, and faire
- definite and indefinite articles
- adjectives
You will also learn how to:
- greet people confidently
- introduce yourself
- talk about your daily life
- ask simple questions
- communicate in everyday situations
This unit is extremely important because strong foundations make future learning easier. Do not worry if you have forgotten some grammar points — this is your opportunity to rebuild confidence and strengthen your French skills.
By the end of this unit, you should feel more comfortable speaking, reading, and writing simple French sentences.
Continue your learning
After completing Unit 0, continue with these important revision lessons:
➜ Être, avoir, aller et faire — revise the four most important French verbs with examples and practice
➜ Definite and indefinite articles — understand le, la, les, un, une, des and when to use them
➜ French adjectives — learn adjective agreement, position, and common descriptive words
➜ Greetings and introductions — practice introducing yourself and communicating in everyday situations
➜ Asking simple questions in French — learn question structures for basic communication
These lessons will help you:
- rebuild confidence in French
- improve pronunciation and fluency
- strengthen grammar foundations
- communicate more naturally in class
Unit 1 — Me and My Future
In this unit, you will learn how to talk about yourself, your goals, and your dreams for the future.
You will express:
- your likes and dislikes
- your ambitions
- your future plans
- your personal goals
You will discover:
- the futur proche (near future tense)
- vocabulary related to careers and professions
- language connected to studies and work
Most importantly, you will learn how to speak about your future with confidence and explain your opinions clearly.
Continue your learning
After studying Unit 1, continue with these important grammar and communication lessons:
➜ Le futur proche — learn how to talk about future plans and intentions
➜ Professions and careers vocabulary — learn how to describe jobs and ambitions
➜ Expressing opinions in French — learn phrases to justify your ideas and preferences
➜ Vouloir and aimer — learn how to express desires, interests, and goals
➜ Talking about future projects — practice describing personal and academic plans
➜ Connectors in French — organize your ideas with parce que, donc, mais, et, puis
These lessons will help you:
- speak more confidently about yourself
- describe future goals clearly
- improve oral interaction
- prepare for presentations and conversations
Unit 2 — The World Around Me
This unit focuses on family, school, and community life.
You will learn how to:
- describe your family
- talk about school subjects and routines
- discuss daily responsibilities
- compare different environments and lifestyles
You will use vocabulary connected to:
- school
- places
- familiar objects
- routines and activities
This unit will help you communicate about your everyday life more naturally and accurately.
Continue your learning
After completing Unit 2, continue with these important lessons:
➜ Family vocabulary in French — learn how to describe family members and relationships
➜ School vocabulary and subjects — talk about school life and daily routines
➜ Present tense of common verbs — strengthen everyday communication skills
➜ Possessive adjectives — learn mon, ma, mes, ton, ta, tes and more
➜ Negation in French — learn structures like ne… pas, ne… jamais, ne… plus
➜ Expressions of frequency — describe routines using souvent, toujours, parfois, rarement
These lessons will help you:
- improve daily communication
- describe routines naturally
- strengthen sentence construction
- become more confident in conversations
Unit 3 — Media and Technology
Technology is part of our daily lives, and in this unit, we will explore how to communicate responsibly in the digital world.
You will learn vocabulary related to:
- social media
- digital devices
- applications and the Internet
- cybersecurity
You will also practice how to:
- express opinions
- debate ideas
- give advice
- discuss advantages and disadvantages
This unit will help you become more confident discussing modern topics in French.
Continue your learning
After studying Unit 3, continue with these important lessons:
➜ Technology vocabulary in French — learn key digital and online expressions
➜ Giving opinions in French — practice expressing and justifying ideas
➜ French conjunctions — connect ideas using parce que, puisque, donc, cependant
➜ Adverbs in French — improve sentence fluency and detail
➜ Giving advice and recommendations — practice structures with il faut and l’impératif
➜ Advantages and disadvantages essays — organize arguments clearly in French
These lessons will help you:
- debate confidently
- discuss modern topics naturally
- improve written organization
- communicate responsibly online
Unit 4 — Free Time and Health
In this unit, we will focus on balance, well-being, and healthy lifestyles.
You will talk about:
- sports
- hobbies
- routines
- health and emotions
You will also discover:
- reflexive verbs
- body vocabulary
- expressions used for advice and recommendations
By the end of this unit, you will be able to discuss habits, routines, and healthy living in French.
Continue your learning
After completing Unit 4, continue with these important lessons:
➜ Reflexive verbs in French — learn how to describe routines and daily habits
➜ Health and body vocabulary — communicate about health and well-being
➜ The imperative — learn how to give advice and instructions
➜ Healthy lifestyle vocabulary — discuss food, sports, and habits
➜ Emotions and feelings in French — express emotions naturally
➜ Daily routine speaking practice — improve fluency through everyday situations
These lessons will help you:
- describe routines accurately
- give advice confidently
- improve oral communication
- discuss healthy living naturally
Unit 5 — Our Planet, Our Future
This unit explores environmental issues and sustainability.
You will discuss topics such as:
- pollution
- recycling
- ecotourism
- renewable energy
- climate change
You will learn how to:
- propose solutions
- express hopes for the future
- talk about environmental responsibility
- raise awareness about global issues
This unit encourages you to think critically and communicate thoughtfully about the future of our planet.
Continue your learning
After studying Unit 5, continue with these important lessons:
➜ Environmental vocabulary in French — learn key ecological expressions
➜ Le futur simple — express future hopes, predictions, and plans
➜ Ecotourism and sustainability — discuss responsible travel and environmental protection
➜ Giving solutions in French — learn structures for proposing ideas and improvements
➜ Climate change vocabulary — communicate global environmental issues
➜ Persuasive speaking and writing — raise awareness and defend opinions effectively
These lessons will help you:
- discuss environmental problems clearly
- express future ideas confidently
- improve persuasive communication
- develop global awareness
Unit 6 — Francophone Cultures
French is spoken in many countries around the world, and this unit will help you explore the richness and diversity of Francophone cultures.
You will learn about:
- French-speaking countries
- traditions and festivals
- music and celebrations
- cultural practices
You will also practice:
- narrating experiences in the past
- comparing traditions
- describing cultural events
- presenting a Francophone country
This unit will help you appreciate cultural diversity while improving your communication skills in French.
Continue your learning
After completing Unit 6, continue with these important lessons:
➜ Francophone countries and cultures — discover traditions around the French-speaking world
➜ Passé composé — narrate completed past events and experiences
➜ Imparfait — describe past habits, emotions, and situations
➜ Passé composé vs imparfait — understand how to narrate naturally in French
➜ Relative pronouns — connect ideas using qui, que, où
➜ Cultural presentation skills — describe festivals, traditions, and celebrations confidently
These lessons will help you:
- narrate experiences more naturally
- improve storytelling skills
- compare cultures effectively
- strengthen oral and written communication
Lexicon & Alphabetical Index
At the end of the textbook, you will find a complete lexicon and alphabetical index.
This section will help you:
- revise vocabulary
- review important verbs and structures
- prepare for assessments
- improve speaking and writing
- become more independent in your learning
Use this section regularly throughout the year. Consistent revision is one of the keys to success in language learning.
As your teacher, I want you to remember something important:
Learning a language takes time, practice, patience, and effort. Mistakes are part of the learning process. The more you participate, practice, ask questions, and use French every day, the more confident and successful you will become.
I believe every one of you can improve and communicate successfully in French this year.
Let’s work together, stay curious, and enjoy the journey ahead.
Bienvenue en français !
