Level 4

Directions

Finding places and understanding simple directions. You do not need perfect grammar to ask for directions. You need a calm opening, a place name, and the core direction words that repeat everywhere.

Early A118 min
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Vocabulary

where

la rue

street

à gauche

on the left

à droite

on the right

tout droit

straight ahead

près de

near

loin de

far from

le feu rouge

traffic light

le carrefour

crossroads

tourner

to turn

continuer

to continue

la gare

station

la pharmacie

pharmacy

la mairie

town hall

le supermarché

supermarket

Sentence Patterns

Excusez-moi, où est la gare ?

Excuse me, where is the station?

C'est à gauche après le feu rouge.

It's on the left after the traffic light.

Allez tout droit pendant cinq minutes.

Go straight for five minutes.

Tournez à droite au carrefour.

Turn right at the crossroads.

C'est près d'ici ?

Is it near here?

C'est loin à pied ?

Is it far on foot?

La pharmacie est en face de la boulangerie.

The pharmacy is opposite the bakery.

Je cherche la mairie.

I am looking for the town hall.

Continuez jusqu'à la place.

Continue until the square.

Merci, je vois.

Thanks, I see.

Translation exercises

Translate into French

Where is the pharmacy?

Translate into French

Turn left after the traffic light.

Translate into French

Go straight.

Translate into French

Is it far on foot?

Translate into French

I am looking for the station.

Comprehension check

Comprehension

What does 'à droite' mean?

Comprehension

Which phrase means 'straight ahead'?

Comprehension

How do you ask whether somewhere is near?

Comprehension

What is 'crossroads' in French?

Comprehension

How do you say 'I am looking for the town hall'?

Roleplay practice

Finding the station

Ask a passer-by where the station is and check whether it is far.

Open politelyAsk for the placeAsk a follow-up question

Roleplay response

Starter: Excusez-moi, où est la gare ?

Giving directions

A tourist asks you where the bakery is. Explain simply.

Use left/right/straightMention a landmarkKeep it short

Roleplay response

Starter: Allez tout droit...

Locating the pharmacy

You need the nearest pharmacy and want to confirm you understood.

Ask the main questionRepeat the direction backThank the person

Roleplay response

Starter: Donc, à droite après le feu rouge ?

Final challenge

Write a mini conversation asking for and receiving directions to the pharmacy.

Ask where it isInclude at least two direction wordsMention one landmarkEnd politely

Write your challenge answer

Draft your own answer, then compare it with the sample if you need support.

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