Donner son opinion en français

Summary

In this video, the instructors guide viewers through the process of expressing opinions and asking for others' opinions in French. They explore a range of verbs and expressions such as 'aimer' (to like), 'adorer' (to adore), and 'détester' (to dislike), offering practical examples for both positive and negative opinions. The video also covers how to ask for someone's point of view using formal and informal phrases, and how to express agreement or disagreement. Viewers are encouraged to practice with interactive exercises and are reminded to subscribe for more educational content.

Takeaways

• 😀 To express likes or dislikes in French, use verbs like 'aimer' (to like), 'adorer' (to adore), and 'détester' (to detest).
• 😀 To ask if someone likes something, say: 'Tu aimes ce film ?' (Do you like this movie?) or 'Tu as aimé ce film ?' (Did you like this movie?).
• 😀 When you like something, you can say: 'J’aime bien ce film' (I like this movie a lot) or 'J’adore ce film' (I love this movie).
• 😀 To express dislike, use: 'Je n’aime pas' (I don’t like) or 'Je déteste' (I hate).
• 😀 For a neutral or middle-ground opinion, expressions like 'C’est pas mal' (It’s not bad) or 'Comme ci, comme ça' (So-so) are used.
• 😀 'C’est pas mal' can be either positive or negative depending on your tone of voice.
• 😀 To ask for someone's opinion more formally, use phrases like 'Quel est votre avis sur...?' (What is your opinion on...?) or 'Quel est votre point de vue?' (What is your point of view?).
• 😀 Common verbs for expressing opinions are 'penser' (to think), 'croire' (to believe), and 'trouver' (to find).
• 😀 To ask someone's opinion in a more casual way, you can say: 'Qu’est-ce que tu penses de ce film ?' (What do you think of this movie?).
• 😀 When asking for an opinion, ensure to use 'en' for referring to a topic, as in: 'Tu en penses quoi ?' (What do you think about this?).
• 😀 To express agreement or disagreement, use phrases like 'Tu es d’accord ?' (Do you agree?) and respond with 'Je suis d’accord' (I agree) or 'Je ne suis pas d’accord' (I don’t agree).

Q & A

What verbs are used to express likes or dislikes in French?

The verbs commonly used to express likes or dislikes in French are 'aimer' (to like), 'adorer' (to adore), and 'détester' (to detest or dislike).

How do you ask someone if they like something in French?

To ask someone if they like something, you can say 'Tu aimes ce film?' (Do you like this movie?) or 'Tu as aimé ce film?' (Did you like this movie?).

What are some possible responses if you like something?

If you like something, you can say: 'Oui, j’aime bien ce film' (Yes, I like this movie a lot), 'J’aime beaucoup ce film' (I like this movie a lot), or 'J’ai adoré ce film' (I loved this movie).

How do you express dislike or strong negative feelings in French?

To express dislike, you can say 'Je n’aime pas' (I don’t like), 'Je n’aime pas du tout' (I don’t like at all), or 'Je déteste' (I detest). For stronger negativity, use adjectives like 'C’est minable' (It’s terrible) or 'C’est horrible' (It’s horrible).

What does the expression 'C’est pas mal' mean, and how can it be interpreted?

'C’est pas mal' means 'It’s not bad.' It can be interpreted either positively or negatively depending on tone. For example, 'Mhm, c’est pas mal' (Hmm, it’s not bad) sounds more positive, while 'Ouais, c’est pas mal' (Yeah, it’s not bad) sounds more negative.

How do you ask for someone's opinion more formally in French?

To ask for someone's opinion more formally, you can say: 'Quel est votre avis sur les projets de l’entreprise?' (What is your opinion on the company's projects?) or 'Quel est votre point de vue concernant la restructuration du personnel?' (What is your point of view on the restructuring of personnel?).

Which verbs are most commonly used when asking for or expressing opinions in French?

The most common verbs used when asking for or expressing opinions in French are 'penser' (to think), 'croire' (to believe), and 'trouver' (to find).

What is the difference between 'Tu penses quoi?' and 'Tu en penses quoi?' in French?

'Tu penses quoi?' is incorrect when asking for an opinion. The correct form is 'Tu en penses quoi?' which means 'What do you think about this?'. The 'en' is necessary because you're asking about something specific.

How do you agree or disagree with someone in French?

To agree, you can say 'Je suis d’accord' (I agree), or 'Je suis tout à fait d’accord' (I totally agree). To disagree, you can say 'Je ne suis pas d’accord' (I don't agree), or 'Je ne suis pas du tout d’accord' (I don’t agree at all).

How do you ask someone if they agree with you in French?

To ask if someone agrees with you, you can say: 'Tu es d’accord avec moi?' (Do you agree with me?) or simply 'Tu es d’accord?' (Do you agree?).