Vocabulary Worksheet - GCSE - Intermediate
Vocabulary worksheet for Key Stage 4 / GCSE (Ages 14-16). Intermediate level french practice, aligned to the UK National Curriculum. Print-ready with answer key included.
Mastering French Vocabulary: Intermediate Level
Key Stage 4 / GCSE (Ages 14-16) - Intermediate
Instructions: This worksheet is designed to enhance your French vocabulary skills. Work through each activity carefully, using the guidance provided. Ensure you answer all questions in the spaces provided.
Vocabulary Matching
Match the French words to their correct English translations. Draw a line between each pair. Use your knowledge of French vocabulary to make the correct connections.
Draw a line to match each one
Fill in the Blanks
Complete the sentences with the correct French word from the word bank. Use context clues to help you choose the right word.
Word bank: école, chat, manger, rouge, jouer
1. J'aime ___ avec mes amis.
2. Le ___ est sur le toit.
3. Nous allons à l'___ tous les jours.
4. Il aime ___ des pommes.
5. Sa voiture est ___.
Translation Practice
Translate the following English sentences into French. Use your vocabulary knowledge and grammar skills to write accurate translations.
1. The cat is sleeping on the chair.
2. I like to eat strawberries.
3. We are going to the cinema tomorrow.
Synonym Identification
Identify the synonym for each French word from the options provided. Write the correct synonym in the box.
1. Beau: joli, laid, vieux
2. Grand: petit, énorme, mince
3. Rapide: lent, vite, fort
French Idioms
Match each French idiom with its English meaning. Understanding idioms is crucial for fluency in any language.
1. Avoir le cafard --- To feel down
2. Coûter les yeux de la tête --- To be very expensive
3. Être sur son trente-et-un --- To be dressed to the nines
Vocabulary Crossword
Complete the crossword using the clues provided. Each answer is a French word that fits the description.
| P | W | S | L | H | V | C | L | T | N |
| S | V | R | I | T | A | H | C | P | E |
| W | K | B | K | P | Q | Y | D | K | C |
| Y | V | O | I | T | U | R | E | C | O |
| M | Q | G | F | M | A | R | D | Z | L |
| Q | G | M | V | A | D | O | J | Z | E |
| R | W | K | N | I | O | U | M | J | U |
| M | F | H | P | S | Z | G | R | R | T |
| Q | H | G | L | O | V | E | H | U | B |
| O | S | I | A | N | Z | T | E | N | X |
[ ] CHAT [ ] MAISON [ ] VOITURE [ ] ROUGE [ ] ECOLE
Contextual Vocabulary
Read the short passage and fill in the blanks with the appropriate French words. Use context to guide your choices.
Passage: Aujourd'hui, je vais à l'___ pour apprendre. Mon ___ est très sympa et nous avons une ___ rouge. Après l'école, je vais ___ avec mon ami.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Extended Writing
Write a short essay in French about your favourite hobby. Include at least five different vocabulary words from this worksheet. Focus on structure and vocabulary usage.
Describe your favourite hobby, why you enjoy it, and how often you do it. [15 marks]
Activity 1: Livre ; Pomme ; Chien ; Voiture ; Maison
Activity 2: jouer ; chat ; école ; manger ; rouge
Activity 3: Le chat dort sur la chaise ; J'aime manger des fraises ; Nous allons au cinéma demain
Activity 4: joli ; énorme ; vite
Activity 5: To feel down ; To be very expensive ; To be dressed to the nines
Activity 6: CHAT ; MAISON ; VOITURE ; ROUGE ; ECOLE
Activity 7: école ; professeur ; voiture ; jouer
Activity 8: [student's own response]
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