Illustrated French countryside scene with children, numbers one through nine, and windmills

🇫🇷 Tomboy-Inspired Beginner’s French Phrasebook 🇫🇷✨

The June film club features Céline Sciamma's 'Tomboy', a French drama that explores gender identity and childhood. Attendees will learn essential French phrases related to the film’s themes, enhancing their connection to its narrative. The guide offers listings of greetings, playful expressions, and key quotes from the film.

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A Fun and Engaging Language Guide Inspired by the June Film Club Feature!

Welcome to our June film club screening of Céline Sciamma’s poignant film, ‘Tomboy‘. This beautiful French drama delicately explores themes of gender identity, childhood freedom, and the universal search for belonging. Join us as we delve into the nuances of the French language, discovering phrases that resonate with the film’s heartfelt narrative and invite you to connect more deeply with its world.

👋 Basic Greetings and Politeness

FrenchEnglish TranslationExample in Use
BonjourHello/Good dayBonjour, comment allez-vous?
BonsoirGood eveningBonsoir, Madame.
SalutHiSalut, ça va?
Au revoirGoodbyeAu revoir, à bientôt!
S’il vous plaîtPlease (formal)S’il vous plaît, aidez-moi.
MerciThank youMerci beaucoup pour votre aide.
De rien / Je vous en prieYou’re welcomeDe rien, c’est un plaisir.

🤸 Childhood & Play

FrenchEnglish TranslationExample in Use
Joue!Play!Joue avec moi!
Cache-cacheHide-and-seekOn joue à cache-cache?
Quand j’étais petit(e)…When I was little…Quand j’étais petit, j’aimais jouer au football.
Devine le motGuess the wordOn va jouer à devine le mot.
Jacques a ditSimon SaysJacques a dit: touchez votre nez!
C’est mon tour!It’s my turn!Laisse-moi jouer, c’est mon tour!

🤔 Gender Identity & Self-Discovery

FrenchEnglish TranslationExample in Use
Être soi-mêmeTo be oneselfIl est important d’être soi-même.
Se découvrirTo discover oneselfElle est en train de se découvrir.
Trouver sa placeTo find one’s placeIl cherche à trouver sa place dans le groupe.
L’identité de genreGender identityL’identité de genre est complexe.
Se sentir bien dans sa peauTo feel comfortable in one’s own skinIl commence à se sentir bien dans sa peau.
Exprimer sa vraie natureTo express one’s true natureC’est important d’exprimer sa vraie nature.

🗺️ Everyday Conversations & Travel

FrenchEnglish TranslationExample in Use
Excusez-moiExcuse meExcusez-moi, où sont les toilettes?
Je ne comprends pasI don’t understandJe suis désolé, je ne comprends pas.
Parlez-vous anglais?Do you speak English?Parlez-vous anglais, s’il vous plaît?
Combien ça coûte?How much does it cost?Combien ça coûte, s’il vous plaît?
Où est…?Where is…?Où est la gare, s’il vous plaît?
L’addition, s’il vous plaîtThe bill, pleaseL’addition, s’il vous plaît.

📝 Famous Tomboy Quotes & Everyday Uses!

FrenchEnglish TranslationExample in Use
On entend dire que tu es une fille. On va vérifier ça.We hear you’re a girl. We’re gonna check that.Rayan and other children confronting Laure/Mickaël about their gender.
Comment tu t’appelles? – Je m’appelle Laure.What’s your name? – My name is Laure.Lisa asking Laure her real name at the end of the film.
Tu es timide. – Non, je ne suis pas. – Tu ne veux pas me dire ton nom? – Mickaël. Je m’appelle Mickaël.You’re shy. – No, I’m not. – Won’t you tell me your name? – Mickaël. My name is Mickaël.Laure introducing herself as Mickaël to Lisa for the first time.
C’est la maman de Mickaël. Elle est venue dire que Mickaël n’est pas Mickaël mais une fille, pas un garçon.This is Mickaël’s mum. She’s come here to say Mickaël is not actually Mickaël but a girl, not a boy.Lisa’s mother revealing Laure’s true identity to Lisa.
Tu n’es pas comme les autres.You’re not like the others.A statement that can be interpreted in various ways throughout the film, highlighting Laure’s unique journey.

🔢 Numbers 1–10 in French

NumberEnglishFrenchPronunciation
1OneUnuhn
2TwoDeuxdeuh
3ThreeTroistwah
4FourQuatrekat-ruh
5FiveCinqsank
6SixSixsees
7SevenSeptset
8EightHuitweet
9NineNeufnuhf
10TenDixdees

🏆 Final Thoughts

We hope this phrasebook enhances your appreciation for ‘Tomboy‘ and sparks your interest in the beautiful French language. Remember, language is a journey of discovery, much like Laure’s own.

Keep exploring, keep learning, and enjoy the cinematic adventure!

📌 #TomboyFilm #FrenchCinema #GenderIdentity #FilmClub #LearnFrench


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