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French Grammar - Give your Opinion

Hi French learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to give your opinion in French. We will look at the different ways to express your opinion and how to use them in a sentence. We will also look at some examples of how to use these expressions in everyday conversations. So let's get started!

Expressing Your Opinion

When expressing your opinion in French, there are several ways to do it. Here are some of the most common expressions:

• Je pense que... (I think that...)
• Je crois que... (I believe that...)
• Je trouve que... (I find that...)
• Il me semble que... (It seems to me that...)
• À mon avis... (In my opinion...)

These expressions can be used to express your opinion on any topic. For example, if you want to express your opinion on a movie, you could say:

• Je pense que ce film est très intéressant. (I think this movie is very interesting.)

You can also use these expressions to ask for someone else's opinion. For example, you could say:

• Qu'est-ce que tu penses de ce film? (What do you think of this movie?)

Examples

Here are some examples of how to use these expressions in everyday conversations:

French	Pronunciation	English Translation
Je pense que c'est une bonne idée.	zhuh pahnss kuh sahn bohnn ee-dee-ah	I think it's a good idea.
Je crois que c'est une mauvaise idée.	zhuh krwah kuh sahn oon moh-vayz ee-dee-ah	I believe it's a bad idea.
Je trouve que c'est très intéressant.	zhuh troov kuh sahn tray an-tay-ress-ahn	I find it very interesting.
Il me semble que c'est une bonne décision.	eel muh sahm-bluh kuh sahn bohnn day-see-sion	It seems to me that it's a good decision.
À mon avis, c'est une mauvaise décision.	ah mohn ah-vee sahn oon moh-vayz day-see-sion	In my opinion, it's a bad decision.

Quiz

Test your knowledge with this quiz:

1. How do you say "I think it's a good idea" in French?
2. A. Je pense que c'est une bonne idée.
3. How do you say "What do you think of this movie?" in French?
4. B. Qu'est-ce que tu penses de ce film?
5. How do you say "It seems to me that it's a good decision" in French?
6. C. Il me semble que c'est une bonne décision.

To improve your French Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

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