Vocabulary Worksheet - KS3 - Intermediate
Vocabulary 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.
Mastering French Vocabulary: Intermediate Level
Key Stage 3 / Year 7-9 (Ages 11-14) - Intermediate
Instructions: This worksheet is designed to help you expand your French vocabulary through a variety of engaging activities. Each task will challenge you to apply your knowledge in different contexts, from translation to sentence construction.
French to English Translation
Translate the following French words into English. Write your answers in the boxes provided.
1. Chien
2. Maison
3. École
4. Livre
5. Arbre
6. Voiture
7. Amour
8. Soleil
English to French Translation
Translate the following English words into French. Write your answers in the boxes provided.
1. Cat
2. House
3. School
4. Book
5. Tree
6. Car
7. Love
8. Sun
Fill in the Blanks
Complete the sentences with the appropriate French vocabulary word from the word bank. Use each word only once.
Word Bank: chien, maison, école, livre, arbre, voiture, amour, soleil
1. J'ai un ___ dans mon jardin.
2. Le ___ brille dans le ciel.
3. Nous allons à l'___ tous les jours.
4. Elle a acheté une nouvelle ___.
5. Il lit un ___ intéressant.
6. Mon ___ est très fidèle.
7. Ils habitent dans une grande ___.
8. L'___ est un sentiment puissant.
Sentence Construction
Using the French words provided, construct complete sentences. Ensure each sentence is grammatically correct.
1. Chien, courir, parc
2. Soleil, briller, matin
3. Livre, lire, soir
4. Voiture, conduire, ville
Matching Synonyms
Match each French word with its synonym in English. Draw a line between the pairs.
Vocabulary in Context
Read the short passage and fill in the blanks with the correct French vocabulary words. Use the word bank for assistance.
Word Bank: chien, maison, école, livre, arbre, voiture, amour, soleil
Passage: Le ___ de Marie est très gentil. Chaque matin, elle se réveille dans sa ___ et regarde le ___ à travers la fenêtre. Elle prend son ___ et va à l'___ en ___ avec sa mère. Elle aime lire un ___ sous l'___.
Crossword Puzzle
Complete the crossword using the French vocabulary words. Use the clues provided to fill in the correct words.
Across:
1. A loyal pet (5 letters)
3. A place to live (6 letters)
5. A celestial body (6 letters)
Down:
2. A place for learning (5 letters)
4. A written work (5 letters)
6. A mode of transport (7 letters)
Word Search
Find and circle the French vocabulary words hidden in the word search. Use the list below to guide you.
| O | Z | M | L | R | J | D | S | E | R |
| E | K | N | I | O | Z | U | O | L | A |
| R | D | O | V | Y | C | K | L | O | M |
| B | I | S | R | Y | H | V | E | C | Y |
| R | H | I | E | I | I | O | I | E | S |
| A | E | A | R | V | E | I | L | D | F |
| N | Y | M | U | Q | N | T | D | P | V |
| U | U | W | O | R | U | U | R | K | R |
| R | X | S | M | D | X | R | S | C | L |
| X | F | P | A | C | Y | E | C | O | Y |
[ ] CHIEN [ ] MAISON [ ] ECOLE [ ] LIVRE [ ] ARBRE [ ] VOITURE [ ] AMOUR [ ] SOLEIL
Activity 1: Dog ; House ; School ; Book ; Tree ; Car ; Love ; Sun
Activity 2: Chat ; Maison ; École ; Livre ; Arbre ; Voiture ; Amour ; Soleil
Activity 3: arbre ; soleil ; école ; voiture ; livre ; chien ; maison ; amour
Activity 4: Example answers: Le chien court dans le parc. ; Le soleil brille le matin. ; Il lit un livre le soir. ; Elle conduit la voiture en ville.
Activity 5: Matching pairs as listed
Activity 6: chien ; maison ; soleil ; livre ; école ; voiture ; arbre ; soleil
Activity 7: Across: CHIEN ; MAISON ; SOLEIL ; Down: ECOLE ; LIVRE ; VOITURE
Activity 8: Words found in the word search
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