vieux, vieil, vieille (French) – Structured Vocabulary Support
£2.00
‘Old’ in French is not one word. This resource makes the pattern behind ‘vieux’, ‘vieil’, and ‘vieille’ 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 the French word for ‘old’ changes depending on gender and sound. It explains the forms ‘vieux’, ‘vieil’, and ‘vieille’, showing when and why each is used. The etymology links back to Latin ‘vetus’ and ‘vetulus’, reinforcing the stable meaning while clarifying how the forms developed. Visuals and examples support learners in recognising patterns rather than memorising isolated rules.
What Makes It Different
• Explains form changes through sound and structure, not memorised rules
• Connects all three forms into one clear system
• Uses etymology to anchor meaning and reduce confusion
• Designed for repeated, low-load exposure rather than overload
Originally created to support my own child’s vocabulary retention.
Who It’s For
KS3 learners who are beginning to encounter adjective agreement in French, particularly those who find multiple forms difficult to retain.
How To Use
Use in short, guided sessions of 5–10 minutes. Start with meaning, then explore each form through examples. Revisit regularly to build automatic recognition.
Internal Links
Explore more structured vocabulary support in The Forge, and see how word structure connects across languages in The Wordcrafter’s Bench.
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© Great Expectations Education
For personal use in home education and tutoring only.
‘Old’ in French is not one word. This resource makes the pattern behind ‘vieux’, ‘vieil’, and ‘vieille’ 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 the French word for ‘old’ changes depending on gender and sound. It explains the forms ‘vieux’, ‘vieil’, and ‘vieille’, showing when and why each is used. The etymology links back to Latin ‘vetus’ and ‘vetulus’, reinforcing the stable meaning while clarifying how the forms developed. Visuals and examples support learners in recognising patterns rather than memorising isolated rules.
What Makes It Different
• Explains form changes through sound and structure, not memorised rules
• Connects all three forms into one clear system
• Uses etymology to anchor meaning and reduce confusion
• Designed for repeated, low-load exposure rather than overload
Originally created to support my own child’s vocabulary retention.
Who It’s For
KS3 learners who are beginning to encounter adjective agreement in French, particularly those who find multiple forms difficult to retain.
How To Use
Use in short, guided sessions of 5–10 minutes. Start with meaning, then explore each form through examples. Revisit regularly to build automatic recognition.
Internal Links
Explore more structured vocabulary support in The Forge, and see how word structure connects across languages in The Wordcrafter’s Bench.
You May Also Like
• bonjour (French) – Structured Vocabulary Support
• âge (French) – Structured Vocabulary Support
• très (French) – Structured Vocabulary Support
• maison (French) – Structured Vocabulary Support
© Great Expectations Education
For personal use in home education and tutoring only.
