AP French Language and Culture

Advanced Placement French Language and Culture building French language proficiency.

Interpersonal CommunicationInterpretive CommunicationPresentational Communication
Exploring Francophone CulturesArgumentation and PersuasionSynthesis of Authentic Materials
Travel and Everyday SituationsUsing Media and TechnologyCommunity and Service
Active Vocabulary BuildingEffective Practice for the AP ExamOrganizing Ideas for Speaking and WritingUsing Context Clues
Interpersonal Commun...Interpretive Communi...Presentational Commu...Exploring Francophon...Argumentation and Pe...Synthesis of Authent...Travel and Everyday ...Using Media and Tech...Community and Servic...Active Vocabulary Bu...Effective Practice f...Organizing Ideas for...Using Context Clues
Study Strategies

Using Context Clues

Unlocking Meaning Without a Dictionary

When you encounter unfamiliar words in French, look for hints in the sentence or surrounding text. Pay attention to similar words, pictures, or the topic being discussed. Guess the meaning and check if it fits the context. This skill is especially helpful for reading and listening tasks on the AP exam.

Examples

  • Figuring out that “la boulangerie” is a bakery because it appears next to words like pain and croissant.

  • Guessing the meaning of “embouteillage” by noticing the conversation is about traffic.