‘très’ (French) – Structured Vocabulary Support
£2.00
‘Très’ appears simple, but it sits at the centre of how meaning is intensified in French. This resource makes that shift in meaning clear and usable.
View a free sample of this approach:
Salut (French) – Structured Vocabulary Support (Free Sample)
What It Does
This resource helps learners understand how ‘très’ works as an intensifier in French. It explains how the word developed from Latin ‘trans’, meaning ‘across’ or ‘beyond’, into the modern idea of ‘very’. The visuals and examples show how ‘très’ strengthens meaning in everyday phrases such as ‘très bon’. This supports learners in recognising and using the word accurately across different contexts.
What Makes It Different
• Connects ‘very’ to the idea of going ‘beyond’, making the meaning logical
• Shows how intensifiers work, not just what they translate to
• Uses etymology to support long-term retention and understanding
• Built for short, repeatable use rather than memorisation-heavy learning
Originally created to support my own child’s vocabulary retention.
Who It’s For
KS3 learners beginning French, particularly those who need support understanding how words modify meaning rather than simply translating them.
How To Use
Use in short sessions of 5–10 minutes. Start with the meaning, then explore how ‘très’ changes other words. Revisit regularly using simple spoken examples.
Internal Links
Explore more structured vocabulary support in The Forge, and see how word meaning develops across languages in The Wordcrafter’s Bench.
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© Great Expectations Education
For personal use in home education and tutoring only.
‘Très’ appears simple, but it sits at the centre of how meaning is intensified in French. This resource makes that shift in meaning clear and usable.
View a free sample of this approach:
Salut (French) – Structured Vocabulary Support (Free Sample)
What It Does
This resource helps learners understand how ‘très’ works as an intensifier in French. It explains how the word developed from Latin ‘trans’, meaning ‘across’ or ‘beyond’, into the modern idea of ‘very’. The visuals and examples show how ‘très’ strengthens meaning in everyday phrases such as ‘très bon’. This supports learners in recognising and using the word accurately across different contexts.
What Makes It Different
• Connects ‘very’ to the idea of going ‘beyond’, making the meaning logical
• Shows how intensifiers work, not just what they translate to
• Uses etymology to support long-term retention and understanding
• Built for short, repeatable use rather than memorisation-heavy learning
Originally created to support my own child’s vocabulary retention.
Who It’s For
KS3 learners beginning French, particularly those who need support understanding how words modify meaning rather than simply translating them.
How To Use
Use in short sessions of 5–10 minutes. Start with the meaning, then explore how ‘très’ changes other words. Revisit regularly using simple spoken examples.
Internal Links
Explore more structured vocabulary support in The Forge, and see how word meaning develops across languages in The Wordcrafter’s Bench.
You May Also Like
• bonjour (French) – Structured Vocabulary Support
• âge (French) – Structured Vocabulary Support
• maison (French) – Structured Vocabulary Support
• école (French) – Structured Vocabulary Support
© Great Expectations Education
For personal use in home education and tutoring only.
