Tag Archives: Games

Babar, I spy with my little eye, something beginning with … – Level: Beginner/Intermediate

Do you know Babar the Elephant? Babar has always been very succesful with French children. Trying to escape hunters, Babar discovers Western civilisastion and brings it back to the his fellow elephants, becomes king and brings up his family with … Continue reading

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French songs game – Level: All

Brilliant game where you listen to a French song and fill in the missing words in the lyrics. You can pick your song by artist or by level or even by grammatical point (present tense, future, …). The songs are … Continue reading

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Jeu de l’Oie (fun grammar game!) – Level: All

It’s very difficult to find fun French grammar games. But, here is one which lets you practice specific grammar points (from beginner to advanced level) while playing a traditional French game: le jeu de l’Oie (a simple board/die game). Here … Continue reading

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Polar (Who’s the murderer?) – Level: Intermediate/Advanced

‘Polar’ is French slang for Crime Thriller. A murder has been committed and Inspecteur Duflair (you!) has to find the murderer. Brilliant free game with reading, listening (audio files), understanding, grammar exercises. This game has it all and manages to … Continue reading

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Learn Basic Words – Level: Beginner

I can’t recommend this site enough. It contains great little games (interactive and fun) to help you learn basic French words (with their spelling and pronunciation): greetings, numbers (1 to 100), date, weather, relatives, body, colours, pets, school, transport, food, … Continue reading

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Think of somebody, the genie will guess who – Level: Intermediate/Advanced

This is a great game. Think of somebody (real of imaginary, French or not) and let the genie ask you questions in French. All you have to do is answer: Yes, No, Probably Yes, Probably No or I don’t know. … Continue reading

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Le Pendu (Hangman) – Level: Intermediate/Advanced

Le pendu (hangman) is as popular in French as it is in English. Here, from a French site (www.bonjourdefrance.com), you will find an interactive version that lets you pick a category (computers, car, …) and even ask for a hint … Continue reading

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