French Family Vocabulary A1: Exercises and Practice
Family is one of the essential topics of the DELF A1. In this exercise you will learn the terms for describing your family members in French, with vocabulary practice geared towards the exam.
Why is family such a key topic in the DELF A1?
In the DELF A1 written production task, you are often asked to introduce yourself or talk about your family. Knowing the basic vocabulary (père, mère, frère, sœur, grand-parents) is essential for getting a good mark.
Family members in French
Essential vocabulary: le père (father), la mère (mother), le frère (brother), la sœur (sister), le fils (son), la fille (daughter), le grand-père (grandfather), la grand-mère (grandmother), l'oncle (uncle), la tante (aunt), le cousin / la cousine (male/female cousin), le mari (husband), la femme (wife).
Possessive adjectives with family members
To talk about your family, use possessive adjectives: mon père, ma mère, mes parents, mon frère, ma sœur. Before a vowel or a silent h, ma/ta/sa become mon/ton/son: mon amie (not ma amie).
Practice exercises
How do you say "grandmother" in French?
How do you say "older brother"?
Mon _____ s'appelle Pierre.
_____ mère est médecin. (mi madre)
Exam tips
- Make a list of your own family in French. Practise introducing them out loud.
- Draw a family tree in French — it's a classic A1 exercise.
- Learn the possessive adjectives (mon/ma/mes, ton/ta/tes, son/sa/ses) alongside the family vocabulary.
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