French Antonyms Worksheets - Les Mots Opposés - Antonymes

French Antonyms Worksheets

This is a set of two one page, no-prep worksheets for identifying French antonyms. Each worksheet includes eight sentences in which students must identify the opposite words and write them in spaces provided. The grammar used in these worksheets is varied, and would be perfect for an immersion setting or for core French (but not for beginners). Answer keys for both worksheets are provided.

Consigne: Écris les paires de mots opposés dans les cases.

Exemple: Mon chien était perdu, mais je l'ai trouvé.

Why is it important to teach antonyms in the French classroom?

Learning French antonyms is essential for building a strong set of vocabulary and achieving fluency. That's precisely what we want for our students!

By studying French antonyms, students will be able to communicate more effectively. Students become more motivated to speak when communication starts to be easier.

For example, consider the antonyms "chaud" (hot) and "froid" (cold). Knowing these words and their opposites will allow students to express temperature more accurately, which is crucial for weather reports, cooking, or describing sensations.

Another pair of antonyms, "grand" (tall) and "petit" (short), are useful for describing people's physical attributes or size of objects.

Learning French antonyms is also an effective way to memorize new vocabulary. When students learn new words, I like to encourage them to try to find the opposites. This technique helps them to retain the meaning of the word and provide a reference point for future use.

Learning French antonyms will enhance your students' ability to distinguish between similar words and avoid confusion. For example, "amour" (love) and "haine" (hate) are antonyms that can help to understand the difference between these two emotions more precisely. Similarly, "travail" (work) and "repos" (rest) can help them differentiate between active and passive states.

2 PDF worksheets

2 PDF answer keys