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A structured 4-page worksheet introducing 15 common French idioms through short, accessible dialogues and activities designed to build confidence with meaning and usage. Students meet idioms in context, interpret them through reading and translation, and then use them creatively in short writing tasks.

What’s included

  • Clear list of 15 Foundation-tier idioms with fluent translations & word-for-word meanings
  • Short authentic dialogues with comprehension questions
  • Match-up, mini reading tasks and gap-fill practice
  • A slightly longer reading with “Who…?” questions
  • Translation and mini-writing tasks for consolidation
  • An exercise applying idioms in short photo descriptions
  • A final challenge to highlight transferability of idioms
  • Full answer key
  • Available in PDF and editable PPTX
  • Colour and black-and-white versions for easy printing

Designed for GCSE Foundation or late KS3 classes, this resource helps students understand idiomatic French in a clear, contextual way — perfect for lessons, homework, or revision.

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Expressions idiomatiques – Idioms bundle – French GCSE

A **bundle of two structured 4-page worksheets** introducing and developing **30 authentic French idioms – *expressions idiomatiques françaises*** through short, contextual dialogues and exam-style tasks. Students interpret idioms in context, manipulate them through structured scaffolding, and reuse them creatively – ideal for both Foundation and Higher-tier speaking and writing practice. --- **What’s included** • *Idioms in context – Foundation tier* (15 accessible idioms with contextualised practice) • *Idioms in context – Higher tier* (15 advanced idioms with creative extension tasks) • Fluent translations and literal meanings for every idiom • Reading, translation, and gap-fill activities for comprehension • Writing and photo-description tasks for application • “Swap the setting” challenge to test idiom transferability • Full answer keys • Available in **PDF and editable PPTX** • Colour and black-and-white versions included for easy printing **Both worksheets are also available separately — this combined set offers best value.** Designed for **GCSE French (Foundation & Higher)** classes, this bundle helps students understand and use **idiomatic and colloquial French expressions** naturally across common GCSE themes (identity & relationships, education & work, healthy living, free-time activities). Perfect for revision, extension lessons, or creative consolidation. This is a clear, purposeful resource that helps learners bring authenticity and fluency into their French writing and speaking. I hope you find it useful. If you’d like more resources promoting authentic French, head over to [my shop](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/labelleetoile) where you’ll find: • [*French tongue twisters – KS3 pronunciation practice*](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/french-tongue-twisters-ks3-pronunciation-practice-13353361) • [*Aiming for a grade 9 – Sample worksheets (GCSE French)*](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/aiming-for-a-grade-9-sample-worksheets-gcse-french-13330745) --- © Part of the *La belle étoile collection* ---

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