Description
Learn French prepositions of place with aller à and venir de, including rules, contractions, and A2 examples for TEF Canada.
Introduction: Talking About Movement and Location
At A2 (100%), you must clearly express:
- where you go
- where you come from
- how places are connected
This requires:
prepositions of place French
These structures help you:
- describe movement
- speak accurately
- avoid common grammar mistakes
What Are Prepositions of Place?
They are words used to:
- show location
- indicate movement
- connect verbs and places
1. ALLER À — Going To a Place
Structure
aller + à + place
Examples
- Je vais à l’école
- Nous allons au cinéma
2. Contractions with À (Very Important)
Rules
- à + le → au
- à + les → aux
Examples
- Je vais au travail
- Nous allons aux magasins
Never say: à le
3. VENIR DE — Coming From a Place
Structure
venir + de + place
Examples
- Je viens de la gare
- Il vient du bureau
4. Contractions with DE
Rules
- de + le → du
- de + les → des
Examples
- Je viens du travail
- Nous venons des magasins
Never say: de le
5. Summary: À vs DE
| Structure | Meaning |
|---|---|
| aller à | to go to |
| venir de | to come from |
Examples
- Je vais au cinéma
- Je viens du cinéma
6. A2 Level Sentences
Examples
- Je vais au travail
- Je viens de la banque
Better A2
- Je vais au travail parce que j’ai un rendez-vous
- Je viens de la banque et je suis fatigué
7. Common Mistakes
Errors
- Je vais à le cinéma
- Je viens de le travail
Correct Forms
- Je vais au cinéma
- Je viens du travail
Always use contractions
8. TEF Canada Strategy
In TEF Canada, prepositions of place French are used in:
- daily conversation
- directions
- travel situations
What the examiner checks
- correct preposition
- correct contraction
- clarity
High-Scoring Example
Je vais au travail.
Je viens du bureau.
9. Practice (A2 Level)
Exercise 1
Complete:
- Je vais ___ cinéma
- Je viens ___ travail
Exercise 2
Choose:
- au / à
- du / de
Exercise 3
Write 2 sentences:
- one with aller à
- one with venir de
10. Mini TEF Speaking Task
Situation
Talk about your movement
Model Answer
Je vais au travail.
Je viens de la banque.
Continue Learning French
After mastering prepositions of place French, continue with:
FAQ
What does “aller à” mean?
It means “to go to”.
What does “venir de” mean?
It means “to come from”.
What are contractions?
à + le = au, de + le = du.
Is this important for TEF Canada?
Yes. It is very common.
Final Tip
To master prepositions of place French:
use correct preposition
use contractions
practice simple sentences
