

A structured 4-page worksheet developing 15 authentic French idioms through concise, exam-style tasks. Students interpret idioms in context, manipulate them across tenses, and reuse them creatively. Ideal for Higher-tier writing and speaking prep.
What’s included
- Clear list of 15 Higher-tier idioms with fluent translations & word-for-word meanings
- Transformation practice (rewrite with idioms; present / perfect / near future)
- Idioms in context – 4 short dialogues + comprehension questions
- Find the idioms (fun visual recognition)
- Extended reading (8 “Who…?” questions)
- Idioms quiz (choose the right expression)
- Comic dialogue (write a short, funny exchange using idioms naturally)
- Use idioms naturally: apply them in short photo descriptions (GCSE topics)
- Challenge: swap the setting (to show idiom transferability)
- All answers provided
- Available in PDF and editable PPTX, colour and black-and-white versions
Designed for GCSE Higher classes, this resource focuses on idioms that are authentic, exam-safe, and easy to place in common GCSE themes (identity & relationships, healthy living, education & work, free-time activities). Perfect for focused lessons, homework, or revision.
I hope you find it useful.
You might also be interested in these related resources in my shop:
- Idioms in context – New GCSE French (Foundation tier)
- Idioms bundle – Expressions idiomatiques (New French GCSE)
- Writing Gold Standard Pack – AQA French GCSE (Foundation & Higher)
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