Describing People and Clothes in French
Describing People and Clothes in French
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Describing People and Clothes in French
Learning Objectives
At the end of the lesson you will be able to describe a person's appearance and clothing in French using beginner-friendly vocabulary.
Describing Appearance: Hair
Learn how to talk about hair colour, length, and type in French.
Hair Vocabulary
les cheveux = hair longs = long courts = short raides = straight bouclés = curly bruns = brown blonds = blond noirs = black roux = red
Describing Appearance: Eyes
Learn basic French words for eye colour.
Eye Colour Vocabulary
les yeux = eyes bleus = blue verts = green marron = brown noisette = hazel
Describing Height & Body Type
Learn basic adjectives for height and build.
Physical Features Vocabulary
grand(e) = tall petit(e) = short mince = thin fort(e) = big/strong normal(e) = average
Vocabulary: Clothing Items
Learn useful words for common clothing in French and their English meanings.
Clothing Word List
English
un t-shirt une chemise un pull un sweat à capuche (hoodie) une veste un manteau un jean un pantalon un short une jupe une robe une tenue des baskets des bottes des sandales un chapeau une casquette une écharpe des lunettes
T-shirt Shirt Sweater Hoodie Jacket Coat Jeans Trousers Shorts Skirt Dress Outfit Sneakers Boots Sandals Hat Cap Scarf Glasses
French
Vocabulary: Colours
Here are the most important colour words in French with English translations.
Colours in French and English
rouge bleu(e) jaune vert(e) noir(e) blanc(he) gr is marron rose orange violet(te)
red blue yellow green black white grey brown pink orange purple
English
French
Model Sentences: Appearance
Il est grand et il a les cheveux bruns. > He is tall and has brown hair. Elle a les yeux bleus et les cheveux courts. > She has blue eyes and short hair.
Model Sentences: Clothing & Colour
Il porte un t-shirt rouge et un jean bleu. > He is wearing a red t-shirt and blue jeans. Elle porte une robe rose. > She is wearing a pink dress.
Multiple Choice: Match Description
Choose the correct person: Qui est-ce ? A. Elle a les cheveux blonds et porte un jupe bleue. B. Elle a les cheveux bruns et porte un pantalon noir.
Multiple Choice: Match Description
Choose the correct person: Qui est-ce ? A. Elle a les cheveux blonds et porte un jupe bleue. B. Elle a les cheveux bruns et porte un pantalon noir.
Matching: French & English
Match the words: un chapeau = ?, une jupe = ?
Matching: French & English
Match the words: un chapeau = blanc, une jupe bleue
Speaking Activity: Describe a Person
Look at the photo. Say 2–3 sentences in French about the person's appearance and clothes.
Pair Activity: Describe a Classmate
Work with a partner. Take turns describing each other's appearance and clothes in French.
Writing Task: Short Description
Write 4–6 short sentences in French. Describe a person: hair, eyes, height/body type, clothes, colours.
Review and Practice
Let's review the key words and practice describing people one more time!
Reflect: What did you learn?
Write or share: What new words about appearance and clothing can you remember in French?
Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.
Write down 2 things you want to know more about.
Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.
