SAT Subject Test in French

The SAT Subject Test in French assesses students' proficiency in the French language through reading and listening comprehension.

French Vocabulary and ExpressionsFrench Grammar and SyntaxReading Comprehension
Listening ComprehensionContextual and Cultural UnderstandingAdvanced Grammar: Subjunctive and Conditional
Travel and CommunicationAcademic and Professional OpportunitiesConnecting with French-Speaking Communities
Time Management During the TestProcess of EliminationActive Practice and Review
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Basic Concepts

French Grammar and Syntax

Making Sentences Work

Grammar and syntax give structure to the French language. For the SAT Subject Test, you’ll need to understand how sentences are put together and how words change based on tense, number, or gender.

Key Grammar Points

  • Verb conjugations: Regular and irregular verbs in present, past, and future tenses.
  • Agreement: Making sure adjectives and past participles match the gender and number of nouns.
  • Pronouns: Using 'le', 'la', 'les', 'lui', 'leur', and reflexive pronouns correctly.

Common Pitfalls

  • Mixing up masculine and feminine forms: 'un ami' vs 'une amie'.
  • Forgetting to make adjectives agree: 'des filles intelligentes' (not 'intelligent').

Real-Life Application

Grammar helps you write correct emails, understand instructions, and have clear conversations in French.

Examples

  • Choosing 'je suis allé' instead of 'je suis allée' if you are male.

  • Using 'nous mangeons' for 'we eat' rather than 'nous mangons'.

In a Nutshell

Grammar and syntax are the building blocks for communicating accurately in French.

Key Terms

Conjugaison
La conjugaison est la variation des formes du verbe selon le temps et le sujet.
Accord
L'accord consiste à faire correspondre les mots en genre et en nombre.
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