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DELF A1: Writing a Postcard or letter in french about your vacation

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How do you write a postcard or letter in french telling someone, such as a friend, about your vacation? This is a common question to be found on many french exam or test paper. Well this article a step by step guide on how to write a postcard or letter telling someone about your vacation.  

In the Production Ecrite section of your french exam such as the DELF A1 exam, you will be required to write a message, email or letter consisting of 40 to 50 words.  So lets begin!

How to plan your postcard or letter in french

It is possible to plan and practice various response to the possible exercises before the date of your exam.  In general, when you are writing a postcard there are certain information you may include, such as:

• How You went
• Where you went (montagne, plage, campagne, ville…)
• When / with whom you went
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• What you saw or visit/did or are doing, etc
• Are you enjoying yourself?
• What is the weather and or the place like
• When are you coming back?
• Sign your name

While it is not necessary to provide all of the above information, It is important to note that DELF exam instructions, sometimes select from the list above and specifically ask you to include such information. As a result, it is important to practice different response which will include different combination of the suggestions above. The ones highlighted in red are the basics and should almost always be included in your postcard.

Writing your postcard or letter in french

Sample exercise: writing  a postcard or letter in french about your vacation.

Exercise 1                                                                                                   15 points  

Vous êtes en vacances à Nice. Vous envoyez une petite carte postale a un ami à Paris. Vous lui parlez de temps, de vous activités et vous lui donnez votre date de retour. (40 à 50 mots).

Sample letter in french about your vacation :

Bonjour Jean,

  (Word count = 49)

Sample Exercise for You!

Salut______________,

Je suis en vacances à _____________ pour _________________. C’est une ville très ______________. je visite_________________. c’est________________. Il fait______________ . Je rentrerai chez-moi _____________________.

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Evaluation:

• Greetings : Bonjour Jean ( We could also use: “Salut Jean Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 ”  “ Cher Jean” . Use “Chère” only if it is a female)
• Where you are and for how long: Je suis en vacances à Nice pour cinq jours
• What you did or are doing: Hier, j’ai jou é au volley sur la plage . Maintenant, je prends le déjeuner dans un petit café.
• Are you enjoying yourself? Super!
• What is the weather and or the place like: Il fait très beau, avec beaucoup de soleil.
• When are you coming back?:  Je rentrerai chez-moi samedi prochain.
• Farewells: Bises ( We could also use: “ Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 A bientôt” “or “a samedi !” or “a la semaine prochaine !” or “au revoir”)
• Sign your name: Janet

There is agreement of adjective and verb: un petit café. Plus I have used three tenses:

• Le présent: je prends, Il fait ,
• le passé composé: j’ai jou é
• le futur: Je rentrerai .

I have included the specific information that they had asked for. I have also stayed within the word limit. 

Remember to stick to the word limit and follow the instructions that are given. If they want you to provide any specific information such as when you are coming back, the weather, what you visited etc this must be included in your postcard. You will lose points if this is not done.

Check for Errors

Remember to read carefully through your text. Check to ensure that plural words have a plural ending. Make sure that there is agreement between adjectives and the nouns they describe (such as une belle église , un beau chateau ). Check all to ensure that all verbs are in the right tense and that the endings match the subject (such as Je vais for the present but Je suis allé for the past ). Check to make sure you have followed the instructions and fully used all the structures that you have learnt during your study.

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How Would You Describe Your Vacation in French?

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Are you planning to take a vacation in France? Do you want to impress your French friends by telling them all about your trip in their native language?

If so, then you need to learn how to describe your vacation in French. In this article, we will guide you through the process of describing your vacation in French using various vocabulary and phrases.

Vocabulary for Describing Your Vacation

Before we dive into the different ways of describing your vacation in French, let’s first look at some essential vocabulary that will help you talk about your trip:

• Les vacances – Vacation
• Voyager – To travel
• La plage – Beach
• Le soleil – Sun
• L’hôtel – Hotel
• Aller à la plage – To go to the beach
• Faire une promenade en bateau – To take a boat ride
• Découvrir de nouveaux endroits – To discover new places
• S’amuser – To have fun

Talking About Your Vacation in French

Now that you know some essential vocabulary words, let’s talk about how to describe your vacation in French.

Talking About Your Accommodation:

To describe where you stayed during your vacation, you can say:

“J’ai séjourné dans un hôtel à Paris.”

(I stayed at a hotel in Paris.)

You may also want to provide more detailed information about your accommodation, such as the location or amenities available. For example:

“Mon hôtel était situé près de la Tour Eiffel, et il avait une belle vue sur la ville.”

(My hotel was located near the Eiffel Tower, and it had a beautiful view of the city.)

Talking About Your Activities:

To describe what you did during your vacation, you can say:

“J’ai visité le Musée du Louvre et la Cathédrale Notre-Dame.”

(I visited the Louvre Museum and Notre-Dame Cathedral.)

You may also want to talk about specific activities you enjoyed during your trip. For example:

“J’ai passé une journée à la plage et fait une promenade en bateau sur la Seine.”

(I spent a day at the beach and took a boat ride on the Seine.)

Talking About Your Impressions:

To describe your overall impression of your vacation, you can say:

“J’ai adoré mes vacances en France. C’était très agréable et j’ai découvert beaucoup de nouveaux endroits intéressants.

(I loved my vacation in France. It was very enjoyable, and I discovered many interesting new places. )

Describing your vacation in French is an excellent way to impress your French friends and practice your language skills. Remember to use appropriate vocabulary words and phrases to accurately convey your experiences. With these tips, you’ll be able to describe your trip in perfect French!

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How to Write an Essay in French Without Giving Yourself Away as a Foreigner

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When it comes to expressing your thoughts in French , there’s nothing better than the essay.

It is, after all, the favorite form of such famed French thinkers as Montaigne, Chateaubriand, Houellebecq and Simone de Beauvoir.

In this post, I’ve outlined the four most common types of essays in French, ranked from easiest to most difficult, to help you get to know this concept better. 

Why Are French Essays Different?

Must-have french phrases for writing essays, 4 types of french essays and how to write them, 1. text summary (synthèse de texte).

• 2. Text Commentary (Commentaire de texte)

3. Dialectic Dissertation (Thèse, Antithèse, Synthèse)

• 4. Progressive Dissertation (Plan progressif)

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Writing an essay in French is not the same as those typical 5-paragraph essays you’ve probably written in English.

In fact, there’s a whole other logic that has to be used to ensure that your essay meets French format standards and structure. It’s not merely writing your ideas in another language .

And that’s because the French use Cartesian logic (also known as Cartesian doubt) , developed by René Descartes , which requires a writer to begin with what is known and then lead the reader through to the logical conclusion: a paragraph that contains the thesis. Through the essay, the writer will reject all that is not certain or all that is subjective in his or her quest to find the objective truth.

Sound intriguing? Read on for more!

Before we get to the four main types of essays, here are a few French phrases that will be especially helpful as you delve into essay-writing in French:

Introductory phrases , which help you present new ideas.

Connecting phrases , which help you connect ideas and sections.

Contrasting phrases , which help you juxtapose two ideas.

Concluding phrases , which help you to introduce your conclusion.

The text summary or synthèse de texte  is one of the easiest French writing exercises to get a handle on. It essentially involves reading a text and then summarizing it in an established number of words, while repeating no phrases that are in the original text. No analysis is called for.

A  synthèse de texte  should follow the same format as the text that is being synthesized. The arguments should be presented in the same way, and no major element of the original text should be left out of the  synthèse.

Here is an informative post about writing a synthèse de texte , written for French speakers. 

The text summary is a great exercise for exploring the following French language elements:

• Synonyms , as you will need to find other words to describe what is said in the original text.
• Nominalization , which involves turning verbs into nouns and generally cuts down on word count.
• Vocabulary , as the knowledge of more exact terms will allow you to avoid periphrases and cut down on word count.

While beginners may wish to work with only one text, advanced learners can synthesize as many as three texts in one text summary. 

Since a text summary is simple in its essence, it’s a great writing exercise that can accompany you through your entire learning process.

2. Text Commentary  (Commentaire de texte)

A text commentary or commentaire de texte   is the first writing exercise where the student is asked to present an analysis of the materials at hand, not just a summary.

That said, a  commentaire  de texte  is not a reaction piece. It involves a very delicate balance of summary and opinion, the latter of which must be presented as impersonally as possible. This can be done either by using the third person (on) or the general first person plural (nous) . The singular first person (je) should never be used in a  commentaire de texte.

A commentaire de texte  should be written in three parts:

• An introduction , where the text is presented.
• An argument , where the text is analyzed.
• A conclusion , where the analysis is summarized and elevated.

Here is a handy in-depth guide to writing a successful commentaire de texte,  written for French speakers.

Unlike with the synthesis, you will not be able to address all elements of a text in a commentary. You should not summarize the text in a commentary, at least not for the sake of summarizing. Every element of the text that you speak about in your commentary must be analyzed.

To successfully analyze a text, you will need to brush up on your figurative language. Here are some great resources to get you started:

• Here’s an introduction to figurative language in French.
• This guide to figurative language  presents the different elements in useful categories.
• This guide , intended for high school students preparing for the BAC—the exam all French high school students take, which they’re required to pass to go to university—is great for seeing examples of how to integrate figurative language into your commentaries.
• Speaking of which, here’s an example of a corrected commentary from the BAC, which will help you not only include figurative language but get a head start on writing your own commentaries.

The French answer to the 5-paragraph essay is known as the  dissertation .  Like the American 5-paragraph essay, it has an introduction, body paragraphs and a conclusion. The stream of logic, however, is distinct.

There are actually two kinds of  dissertation,  each of which has its own rules.

The first form of  dissertation  is the dialectic dissertation , better known as  thèse, antithèse, synthèse . In this form, there are actually only two body paragraphs. After the introduction, a thesis is posited. Following the thesis, its opposite, the antithesis, is explored (and hopefully, debunked). The final paragraph, what we know as the conclusion, is the  synthesis , which addresses the strengths of the thesis, the strengths and weaknesses of the antithesis, and concludes with the reasons why the original thesis is correct.

For example, imagine that the question was, “Are computers useful to the development of the human brain?” You could begin with a section showing the ways in which computers are useful for the progression of our common intelligence—doing long calculations, creating in-depth models, etc.

Then you would delve into the problems that computers pose to human intelligence, citing examples of the ways in which spelling proficiency has decreased since the invention of spell check, for example. Finally, you would synthesize this information and conclude that the “pro” outweighs the “con.”

The key to success with this format is developing an outline before writing. The thesis must be established, with examples, and the antithesis must be supported as well. When all of the information has been organized in the outline, the writing can begin, supported by the tools you have learned from your mastery of the synthesis and commentary.

Here are a few tools to help you get writing:

• Here’s a great guide to writing a dialectic dissertation .
• Here’s an example of a plan for a dialectic dissertation , showing you the three parts of the essay as well as things to consider when writing a dialectic dissertation.

4. Progressive Dissertation ( Plan progressif)

The progressive dissertation is slightly less common, but no less useful, than the first form.

The progressive form basically consists of examining an idea via multiple points of view—a sort of deepening of the understanding of the notion, starting with a superficial perspective and ending with a deep and profound analysis.

If the dialectic dissertation is like a scale, weighing pros and cons of an idea, the progressive dissertation is like peeling an onion, uncovering more and more layers as you get to the deeper crux of the idea.

Concretely, this means that you will generally follow this layout:

• A first, elementary exploration of the idea.
• A second, more philosophical exploration of the idea.
• A third, more transcendent exploration of the idea.

This format for the dissertation is more commonly used for essays that are written in response to a philosophical question, for example, “What is a person?” or “What is justice?”

Let’s say the question was, “What is war?” In the first part, you would explore dictionary definitions—a basic idea of war, i.e. an armed conflict between two parties, usually nations. You could give examples that back up this definition, and you could narrow down the definition of the subject as much as needed. For example, you might want to make mention that not all conflicts are wars, or you might want to explore whether the “War on Terror” is a war.

In the second part, you would explore a more philosophical look at the topic, using a definition that you provide. You first explain how you plan to analyze the subject, and then you do so. In French, this is known as  poser une problématique  (establishing a thesis question), and it usually is done by first writing out a question and then exploring it using examples: “Is war a reflection of the base predilection of humans for violence?”

In the third part, you will take a step back and explore this question from a distance, taking the time to construct a natural conclusion and answer for the question.

This form may not be as useful in as many cases as the first type of essay, but it’s a good form to learn, particularly for those interested in philosophy. Here’s an in-depth guide  to writing a progressive dissertation.

As you progress in French and become more and more comfortable with writing, try your hand at each of these types of writing exercises, and even with other forms of the dissertation . You’ll soon be a pro at everything from a synthèse de texte to a dissertation!

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• French vocabulary for the holidays

You have planned a stay in France or in a French-speaking country for your vacations? Here is a selection of tips , tricks and vocabulary in French that will be very useful.

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Key vacation phrases

What better way to get into the holiday spirit than by learning some French vocabulary? Here are a few key phrases and words that will come in handy during your next festive gathering.

• Les vacances – Holidays
• Bonjour/bonsoir – Hello/good evening
• Comment ça va ? – How are you?
• Je vais bien, merci. – I’m fine, thank you.
• Désolé, je ne parle pas très bien français. Pourriez-vous parler plus lentement s’il vous plaît ? – Sorry, I don’t speak French very well. Could you please speak more slowly?
• Je voudrais réserver une table pour 4 personnes à 19h – I would like to reserve a table for 4 people at 7pm
• J’ai une réservation au nom de M./Mme [your name] – I have a reservation in the name of Mr./Ms. [your name].
• Est-ce que vous avez une carte en anglais ? – Do you have a card in English?
• Pourrions-nous avoir l’addition s’il vous plaît ? – Could we have the bill please?
• On paye par carte / en espèces – We pay by card / in cash
• A quelle heure commence l’activité / le spectacle ? – What time does the activity / show start?
• A-t-on le droit de fumer ici ? – Are we allowed to smoke here?
• Avez-vous un cendrier ? – Do you have an ashtray?
• Avez-vous du feu ? – Do you have a light?
• Pardon, la fumée ne vous dérange pas ? – Excuse me, do you mind the smoke?
• Je voudrais un café avec un verre d’eau – I would like a coffee with a glass of water ( in France, when you order a coffee, you get an espresso. If you want a long coffee, you have to order an Americain or café allongé )

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💡 In general, don’t be afraid to be overly polite and add s’il vous plaît (please) at the end of all your questions. The French always feel that foreigners are arrogant with them… Yes, I know, it’s the world upside down! 😂😂

Also, don’t be surprised if the staff in restaurants, cafes and other places that receive tourists seem, at first, cold and distant. In France, it is because you will come back regularly to the same place that the staff will be more and more friendly with you.

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Ask for directions in French

• Quel est le chemin pour aller à la gare / la plage / la rue blablabla ? – What is the way to go to the station / the beach / the street blah blah blah?
• Vous allez tout droit – You go straight ahead
• Vous tournez à droite – You turn right
• vous tournez à gauche – you turn left
• Vous continuez tout droit – You go straight on
• Vous prenez la première rue à droite/gauche – You take the first street on the right/left
• Après le rond-point, c’est à gauche/droite – After the traffic circle, turn left/right
• Vous êtes beaucoup trop loin, faites demi-tour – You are too far, turn around
• Traversez la rue / l’avenue / le boulevard et vous êtes arrivés – Cross the street / avenue / the boulevard and you have arrived

What are some French useful vocabulary words related to travel?

When you’re planning a trip to France, it’s helpful to know a few key phrases in the local language. After all, even the most basic conversation can be difficult when you don’t share a common language. To get you started, here are a few useful French vocabulary words related to travel.

• bagages – luggage

The first word you’ll need to know is  bagage (luggage). This word covers any kind of bag or suitcase that you might bring on a trip, so it’s essential for getting your belongings through customs.

• passeport – passport

Another important word is passeport (passport). This document is required for international travel, so make sure you have it with you before you leave for France.

• avion – airplane // aéroport – airport

If you’re flying to France, you’ll need to know the word for avion (airplane). This will come in handy when booking your ticket and going through security at the airport.

⚠️ Be careful with the verb you use with the word avion . We say: prendre l’avion or aller en avion.

• hôtel – hotel

Once you arrive in France, you’ll need a place to stay. It is the same word as in English with almost identical phonetics. That’s nice.

• taxi – taxi

If you’re not renting a car, you’ll probably need to take a taxi at some point during your trip. The French word for taxi is taxi , which should be easy to remember.

And don’t worry, the UBER application exists and works very well in France. You can ask President Macron … 😂

• restaurant – restaurant

No trip to France would be complete without trying the local cuisine. The word for restaurant will come in handy when you’re ready to find a good meal.

By knowing these key French words, you’ll be better prepared for your next trip to France.

How I spend my Christmas holiday in French?

If you’re looking for a truly unique way to spend your Christmas holiday, why not try celebrating in French? France is home to some of the most festive and beautiful Christmas traditions, and spending the holidays in this romantic country is an experience you’ll never forget. Here are a few tips to help you make the most of your French Christmas holiday:

• Start by decorating your house in traditional French style. Think garlands of greenery, strings of lights, and colorful ribbons. Make sure to also put up a star or angel on your Christmas tree.
• On Christmas Eve , enjoy a feast of French delicacies such as foie gras and oysters. Then, attend Midnight Mass at one of France’s stunning cathedrals. Afterward, head out into the streets to enjoy the magical atmosphere of Paris on Christmas night.
• On Christmas Day , open your presents around the tree before sitting down to a lovely family meal. In the afternoon, take a stroll through your neighborhood to admire the festive displays in people’s windows. And don’t forget to enjoy a few tasty treats along the way – after all, what’s Christmas without gingerbread cookies

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French Vocabulary for the Christmas Holidays

• Joyeux Noël – Merry Christmas
• Meilleurs vœux – Best wishes
• La bûche de Noël – The Yule log (a traditional French dessert)
• Un bonhomme de neige – A snowman
• La crèche – Nativity scene
• Le Père Noël – Santa Claus
• Les lutins – elves
• Les marchés de Noël – Christmas markets
• Le sapin – Christmas tree
• Noël – Christmas
• Le Nouvel An – New Year’s Eve
• La Saint-Sylvestre – New Year’s Day
• La fête des Rois – Epiphany
• Les cadeaux – presents
• Galette des Rois – Epiphany cake
• Les rennes – reindeer
• Les chocolats de Noël – Christmas chocolates
• Les bonnes résolutions – New Year’s resolutions

French exam about your holidays in France

A typical exercise topic for a French exam is to talk about your vacation.

Here are some tips:

• Read the instructions carefully and check that you are not being asked to do anything specific (type of writing: blog, email to a friend, essay…)
• Remember to speak in the past tense ! Try to use the imperfect tense for the descriptions ( il faisait beau, les gens étaient sympas …) and the past tense for the main actions ( je me suis beaucoup amusé, j’ai goûté toutes les spécialités de la gastronomie française… )
• Show that you have specific vocabulary about vacations. Use the right words: une chaise longue, un parasol, prendre l’avion …
• Reread your text before handing it in to the teacher!!!

Bon voyage ! And remember, the more French you know, the better your trip will be.

Vive la France !

Now that you have learned some essential travel vocabulary words, it’s time to put them into practice! I hope you have a wonderful time in my beautiful country.

Au revoir !

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Tips for Writing a "What I Did on Vacation" Essay

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Are you required to write an essay about your summer vacation or your holiday break? This can be a tough assignment to tackle at first glance. But if you think about it, there are lots of interesting things that happen on your vacation that others might enjoy reading about. The key to success is to zero in on the experiences, people, or situations that made your vacation unique.

Summer vacation can be busy or lazy, funny or serious. You may have traveled with your family, worked every day, fallen in love, or coped with a difficult situation. To start your essay, you'll need to choose a topic and tone.

Family Vacation Essay Topic Ideas

If you traveled with your family, you may have some great stories to tell. After all, every family is crazy in its own way. Want some proof? How many Hollywood films have themes about family holidays or trips? Those films are popular because they enable us to glimpse inside the crazy family lives of others. Alternatively, you may have a more serious story to tell.

Consider these funny topics:

• Why I'll Never Go Back to (insert place name)
• How (insert name) Drove Me Crazy in Five Days
• Traveling to (insert city) Then and Now
• The Hazards of Traveling With a (person or thing)
• Why You Shouldn't Take a Dog to (insert place)
• I Left (insert city) But My (lost item) Stayed
• Why I Couldn't Sleep in (place name)

If your family vacation involved something more serious, think about one of these topics:

• The Love I Left Behind in (insert place)
• Saying Good-Bye to (insert person or place)
• Exploring (place's) Secrets
• An Emotional Trip

Summer Job Essay Topic Ideas

Not everyone gets to spend the summer having fun; some of us have to work for a living. If you spent your summer at a job, chances are you met a lot of interesting characters, dealt with complicated situations, or even saved the day once or twice. Here are some ideas for summer job topics:

• The Boss's Day Off
• The Customer From Hell
• What I Learned from My Customers
• Why I'll Never Go Into the ___ Business
• Six Things I Learned on the Job

How to Write the Essay

Once you've chosen your topic and your tone, think about the story you want to tell. In most cases, your essay will follow a typical story arc:

• The hook (the funny, sad, or scary sentence that grabs the reader's attention)
• The rising action (the beginning of your story)
• The climax (the most exciting moment in your story)
• The denouement (the aftermath or ending to your story)

Start by writing out the basic outline of your story. For example, "I started cleaning a guest's room and found that they'd left behind a wallet with $100 in cash. When I turned it in without taking a single dollar for myself, my boss rewarded me with a $100 gift certificate and a special award for honesty."

Next, start fleshing out the details. What was the room like? What was the guest like? What did the wallet look like and where was it left? Were you tempted to just take the money and turn in the wallet empty? How did your boss look when you handed her the wallet? How did you feel when you got your reward? How did others around you react to your honesty?

Once you've told your story in all its detail, it's time to write the hook and conclusion. What question or thought can you use to grab your reader's attention? For example: "What would you do if you found a wallet loaded with cash? That was my dilemma this summer."

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Mes vacances de l'année dernière - last years holiday

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Age range: 14-16

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Model essay on holidays in the past tense Could be used as a translation exercise Find the French for

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