Colours Worksheet - KS3 - Intermediate
Colours worksheet for Key Stage 3 / Year 7-9 (Ages 11-14). Intermediate level french practice, aligned to the UK National Curriculum. Print-ready with answer key included.
Exploring Colours in French
Key Stage 3 / Year 7-9 (Ages 11-14) - Intermediate
Instructions: This worksheet will help you learn and practice French vocabulary related to colours. You will engage in a variety of activities that include reading, writing, and comprehension tasks. Let's explore the vibrant world of colours in French!
French Colour Vocabulary
Translate the following English colour words into French. Write your answers in the provided spaces.
1. Red
2. Blue
3. Green
4. Yellow
5. Black
6. White
7. Pink
8. Purple
9. Orange
10. Brown
Colour Matching
Match the French colour words to their English equivalents by drawing lines between them.
Reading Comprehension
Read the following passage about colours in French culture. Then, answer the questions below.
Les couleurs jouent un rôle important dans la culture française. Par exemple, le bleu est souvent associé à la paix et à la tranquillité. Le rouge peut symboliser l'amour ou la passion. Le vert est lié à la nature et à l'espoir. Les couleurs sont également utilisées dans les drapeaux, les vêtements, et l'art pour exprimer des émotions et des idées.
1. Quelle couleur est associée à la paix en France?
2. Que symbolise le rouge dans la culture française?
3. À quoi le vert est-il lié?
Colour Sentences
Complete the following sentences in French using the correct colour words. Use the context to help you choose the right colour.
1. Le ciel est souvent ___.
2. Les pommes sont ___.
3. La neige est ___.
4. Les feuilles en automne peuvent être ___.
5. Les roses sont ___.
Cultural Exploration
Write a short paragraph in French about how colours are used in a French festival or celebration. Use at least three different colour words.
Écrivez un paragraphe sur l'utilisation des couleurs dans un festival français.
Colour Crossword
Use the clues below to fill in the crossword with the correct French colour words.
1. The colour of the sky on a clear day.
2. The colour of grass.
3. The colour of a ripe tomato.
4. The colour of snow.
5. The colour of chocolate.
Listening Practice
Listen to the audio clip of a French speaker describing a painting. Write down the colours mentioned in French.
Écoutez l'audio et notez les couleurs mentionnées:
Colour Idioms
Translate the following French idioms involving colours into English. Then, explain their meanings.
1. Voir la vie en rose
2. Avoir une peur bleue
3. Être vert de jalousie
Activity 1: Rouge ; Bleu ; Vert ; Jaune ; Noir ; Blanc ; Rose ; Violet ; Orange ; Marron
Activity 2: Rouge ; Bleu ; Vert ; Jaune ; Noir ; Blanc ; Rose ; Violet ; Orange ; Marron
Activity 3: Bleu ; Amour ou Passion ; Nature et Espoir
Activity 4: Bleu ; Rouges ; Blanche ; Marron ; Roses
Activity 5: Student's own answer
Activity 6: Bleu ; Vert ; Rouge ; Blanc ; Marron
Activity 7: Student's own answer
Activity 8: To see life through rose-coloured glasses (to be optimistic) ; To be scared stiff ; To be green with envy
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