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 where you’ll find:
• French tongue twisters – KS3 pronunciation practice
• Aiming for a grade 9 – Sample worksheets (GCSE French)

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