Food, Drink and Healthy Living

Food and drink (la nourriture et les boissons) is a popular and practical GCSE topic that covers meals, eating habits, restaurant role-plays, healthy living, body parts, illnesses and giving health advice. The partitive articles (du, de la, de l', des) are one of the most important grammar points tested in this topic. This lesson provides comprehensive vocabulary grouped by category, full grammar explanations with exceptions, role-play scenarios, cultural notes and exam strategies.

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1. Meals (Les repas)

French	English	Typical time
le petit déjeuner	breakfast	7:00–9:00
le déjeuner	lunch	12:00–14:00
le goûter	afternoon snack	16:00–17:00
le dîner / le souper	dinner / evening meal	19:00–21:00

Talking About Meals