Yes, No & What I Want
Today's goal: accept something politely, decline something politely, and ask for what you want using Je voudrais.
Two ways to respond
When you want to accept:
When you want to decline:
Read on paper first. Then practise both versions out loud.
Word bank
- Oui = Yes
- Non = No
- Je voudrais… = I would like… (polite)
- Je veux… = I want… (direct)
- Non merci = No thank you
- Voilà = Here you go / There it is
6 words today. Notice: Je voudrais and Je veux both mean "I want" — but Je voudrais is softer and more polite. Use it when asking an adult or in a shop.
Warm-Up
Do this on paper before anything else.
Write on paper
- Copy Oui. and Non. — 4 times each.
- Copy Je voudrais… — 4 times.
- Copy Je veux… — 4 times.
- Copy Non merci. — 3 times.
- Copy Voilà ! — 3 times.
- Write the full sentence: Je voudrais de l'eau, s'il te plaît. — 2 times.
Tip: Je voudrais = "I would like" — three syllables: Je · vou · drais. Say it as you write.
Say it aloud
Read each line, then decide: would you use voudrais (polite) or veux (direct)?
At the Snack Table
Mia is offering snacks. Léo accepts politely. Sara declines politely. Notice the difference between their answers.
Practice
Print and do these on paper first. Then repeat on screen.
Match
Tap a French word or phrase, then tap its English meaning.
Build the sentence
Drag the words into the correct order.
Quick Check
Choose the best French response for each situation.
1. Your teacher offers you a biscuit and you want one. What do you say?
2. Someone offers you cake but you don't want any. What do you say politely?
3. You hand something to a friend. What do you say as you give it to them?
4. What is the difference between Je voudrais and Je veux?
5. You are in a bakery and want a croissant. Which sentence is most polite?
6. Which sentence uses the words from this lesson AND words from a previous lesson?
Write it yourself
Translate each phrase into French from memory. Try without looking at the word bank first.
1. How do you say Yes please to a friend?
2. How do you say No thank you in French?
3. How do you politely say I would like…?
4. Write the full sentence: I would like some water, please. (to a friend)
Speaking Practice
Practise on your own while your teacher speaks with another student.
My mini script — try both roles
Read role A, then role B. Swap and read again.
Fill the blank with something from your word bank — or from Lessons 01–04. Try 3 different things.
Audio practice
Press Play, listen, then try to write the word or phrase you hear in your Writing Space. Check the word bank if you need help.
Game Time
Flip the cards to find all 6 pairs. When you find a match, use the French phrase in a full sentence — that is the rule!