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A1 noun

fransk

When we talk about language proficiency, the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is a really handy tool. It helps describe different levels of language ability, and it's used all over the world.

CEFR B1, often called 'Intermediate' or 'Threshold,' means you can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. You can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken, and you can produce simple connected text on topics that are familiar or of personal interest.

Basically, at B1, you're becoming pretty independent in the language. You can hold conversations, understand a good chunk of what you hear and read, and express yourself in a reasonably coherent way, even if you still make some mistakes and have to search for words sometimes. It's a great milestone for any language learner!

When using “fransk” to describe something as being French, it acts like an adjective in Danish. This means it doesn't change its form to match the gender or number of the noun it describes. So, whether you're talking about "fransk vin" (French wine), "fransk ost" (French cheese), or "franske biler" (French cars), the word "fransk" stays the same.

Entraîne-toi Exemples Notes et astuces

Exemples par niveau

Hun taler fransk.

She speaks French.

Jeg lærer fransk i skolen.

I learn French at school.

Vi spiser ofte fransk mad.

We often eat French food.

Er du fransk?

Are you French?

Min ven er fransk.

My friend is French.

Jeg kan godt lide fransk musik.

I like French music.

Han bor i Frankrig og taler fransk hver dag.

He lives in France and speaks French every day.

Det franske sprog er smukt.

The French language is beautiful.

Modèles grammaticaux

Use 'fransk' when referring to the French language or something of French origin. When referring to someone's nationality, 'fransk' can be used as an adjective (e.g., 'en fransk mand' - a French man). When 'fransk' is used to mean 'French person', it often takes the indefinite article 'en' or 'en' (e.g., 'en franskmand' - a Frenchman, but 'fransk' as an adjective is more common for A1). The word 'fransk' does not change its form based on gender or number when used as an adjective (e.g., 'den franske bog' - the French book, 'de franske bøger' - the French books). The definite form of the adjective 'fransk' is 'franske' (e.g., 'det franske sprog' - the French language). Pay attention to the position of 'fransk' in a sentence; it usually comes before the noun it describes (e.g., 'fransk mad' - French food).

Expressions idiomatiques

"at tale som en vandfald"

To talk a lot and very fast (literally: to talk like a waterfall)

Min nabo taler som en vandfald, så det er svært at komme til orde. (My neighbor talks like a waterfall, so it's hard to get a word in.)

neutral

"at have ben i næsen"

To be assertive, determined, and not easily intimidated (literally: to have bones in the nose)

Hun har ben i næsen og lader sig ikke snyde. (She has backbone and won't let herself be cheated.)

neutral

"at kaste håndklædet i ringen"

To give up (literally: to throw the towel in the ring)

Efter mange forsøg måtte han kaste håndklædet i ringen. (After many attempts, he had to throw in the towel.)

neutral

"at have en ræv bag øret"

To be cunning or sly (literally: to have a fox behind the ear)

Pas på ham, han har en ræv bag øret. (Watch out for him, he's sly.)

neutral

"at falde i hak"

To click into place, to fit together (literally: to fall into place/notch)

Nu falder brikkerne endelig i hak. (Now the pieces are finally falling into place.)

neutral

"at slå to fluer med ét smæk"

To kill two birds with one stone (literally: to hit two flies with one swat)

Jeg kan slå to fluer med ét smæk ved at købe ind på vej hjem. (I can kill two birds with one stone by doing groceries on my way home.)

neutral

"at have det som blommen i et æg"

To be very comfortable and content (literally: to have it like the yolk in an egg)

De har det som blommen i et æg i deres nye hus. (They are as snug as a bug in a rug in their new house.)

neutral

"at smide perler for svin"

To waste something valuable on someone who doesn't appreciate it (literally: to cast pearls before swine)

Det er at smide perler for svin at give ham den dyre vin. (It's casting pearls before swine to give him that expensive wine.)

neutral

"at gå over stregen"

To cross the line, to go too far

Hans kommentarer gik over stregen. (His comments crossed the line.)

neutral

"at holde tungen lige i munden"

To concentrate, to be careful (literally: to keep the tongue straight in the mouth)

Man skal holde tungen lige i munden, når man laver denne ret. (You have to be very careful when making this dish.)

neutral

Structures de phrases

Jeg taler [sprog].

Jeg taler fransk. (I speak French.)

Han/Hun/De taler [sprog].

Han taler fransk. (He speaks French.)

Jeg er [nationalitet].

Jeg er fransk. (I am French.)

Er du [nationalitet]?

Er du fransk? (Are you French?)

Vi taler [sprog] derhjemme.

Vi taler fransk derhjemme. (We speak French at home.)

Jeg lærer [sprog].

Jeg lærer fransk. (I am learning French.)

Min ven er [nationalitet].

Min ven er fransk. (My friend is French.)

Kan du tale [sprog]?

Kan du tale fransk? (Can you speak French?)

Astuces

Fransk: It's an adjective

While "fransk" can refer to the French language, it's most commonly used as an adjective meaning "French." For example, "en fransk bil" means "a French car."

Capitalization in Danish

Unlike in English, nationalities and languages in Danish are not capitalized unless they start a sentence. So it's "fransk," not "Fransk."

Talking about the French language

To specifically say "the French language," you'd typically say "fransk sprog" or simply "fransk" when the context is clear. For example, "Jeg lærer fransk" means "I am learning French."

People from France

If you want to talk about a French person, you'd use "en franskmand" (a French man) or "en franskkvinde" (a French woman). The plural is "franskmænd" (French people/men) and "franskekvinder" (French women).

Similar to English

The word "fransk" is quite similar to the English "French," which can help you remember it. Pay attention to the silent 'r' in Danish.

Pronunciation practice

Practice saying "fransk." The 'a' sound is similar to the 'a' in "car" but shorter, and the 'sk' sound is like the 'sh' in "ship" but with a harder 'k' at the end. Try to roll your 'r' slightly.

Using 'fransk' in sentences

Try forming simple sentences: "Han er fransk" (He is French). "Hun taler fransk" (She speaks French). This helps solidify your understanding.

Common phrases with 'fransk'

You might hear "franskbrød" (French bread, often meaning a white loaf) or "fransk kartoffel" (French fry, though often just "pomfritter" is used). These show its usage in compound words.

Gender and number

As an adjective, "fransk" doesn't change for gender or number when used before a noun. For example, "den franske bil" (the French car) and "de franske biler" (the French cars) both use "franske."

Don't confuse with 'Frankrig'

"Frankrig" is the Danish word for France, the country. "Fransk" is the adjective or language. Keep them separate in your mind!

Teste-toi 42 questions

multiple choice A1

Hvilket land taler man 'fransk' i?

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Frankrig

Man taler fransk i Frankrig.

multiple choice A1

Hvilken af disse ting er 'fransk'?

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : En fransk ost

'Fransk' beskriver noget, der kommer fra Frankrig, som en fransk ost.

multiple choice A1

Hvad betyder 'fransk' på engelsk?

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : French

'Fransk' er det danske ord for 'French'.

true false A1

Ordet 'fransk' betyder 'tysk' på engelsk.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Faux

Ordet 'fransk' betyder 'French' på engelsk, ikke 'German'.

true false A1

En person fra Frankrig er 'fransk'.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Vrai

Ja, en person fra Frankrig er 'fransk'.

true false A1

Du kan bruge ordet 'fransk' til at beskrive et sprog.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Vrai

Ja, 'fransk' er også navnet på et sprog.

listening A2

Listen to the sentence and identify what language the speaker can speak.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Jeg taler lidt fransk.