French expressions about helping around the house
Learn some useful French expressions about helping around at home. Talk about chores and activities you can do at home to help. All the expressions below are in the present tense since they are talking about things you can usually do at home. Check out the lesson on the present tense if you’re unsure.
French expressions about helping around at home
| Phrases en français (French translations) | Sons (French audio) | Phrases en anglais (English translations) |
| Je fais mon lit | I make my bed | |
| Je fais la lessive | I do the washing | |
| Je fais le ménage | I do the cleaning | |
| Je fais le repassage | I do the ironing | |
| Je fais la cuisine | I do the cooking | |
| Je fais la vaisselle | I do the washing-up | |
| Je fais les courses | I do the shopping | |
| Je fais du jardinage | I do some gardening | |
| Je mets la table | I set the table | |
| Je débarrasse la table | I clear the table | |
| Je passe l’aspirateur | I vacuum / I hoover | |
| Je sors la poubelle | I take the bin out | |
| Je lave la voiture | I was the car | |
| Je range ma chambre | I tidy my room | |
| Je promène le chien | I walk the dog | |
| Je tonds la pelouse | I mow the lawn |
Elsewhere on the web - BBC Bitesize
Check the Bitesize GCSE guide about the daily routine for some extra learning.
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