2. Vidéo-scène -At the café, Trinh and Céline have talked about many things. It is now time to go. Trinh calls the waiter so he can pay the check.

3. L’argent européen (European money) -Since 2002, European countries have been using the euro (l’euro). -The euro has the same value in all of these countries. -It is very convenient since you do not need to change money when you travel from one country to another. -The euro is divided into 100 cents or centimes. -There are 7 different bills and 8 different coins. -The euro bills are of different colors and different sizes. -The largest is worth 500 euros and the smallest 5 euros.

4. L’argent européen -The denominations of the euro bills are: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500. -The face of the euro shows an archway, door or window to symbolize opportunity and opening to new ideas. -The bridge on the back of each bill emphasizes strong links among various European countries. -The eight euro coins are issued in the following values: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents, and 1 and 2 euros.

6. How to ask how much something costs C’est combien?How much is it? Ça fait combien?How much does that come to (make)? Ça fait…?That’s…That comes to…? -Ça fait 5 euros? Combien coûte…?How much does…cost? -Combien coûte un sandwich?

7. Note Note that masculine nouns can be replaced by il and feminine nouns can be replaced by elle. Combien coûte un sandwich? -Il coûte 5 euros. Combien coûte une salade? -Elle coûte 8 euros.

8. Combien coûte… 7 €

9. Combien coûte… 1 €80

10. Combien coûte… 21 €

11. Combien coûte… 5 €

12. Combien coûte… 2 €50

13. Combien coûte… 7 €

14. Combien coûte… 8 €

15. Combien coûte… 12 €

16. Combien coûte… 2 €50

17. Combien coûte… 4 €

18. Combien coûte… 2 €

19. Combien coûte… 4€

20. How to ask a friend to lend you something Prête-moi…Lend me…Loan me… -Prête-moi 30 euros, s’il te plaît.

21. Pronunciation: La consonne “r” The French consonant “r” is not at all like the English “r”. It is pronounced at the back of the throat. Répétez: MarieParisorangeHenri franctrèscroissantfromage bonjourpourPierrequart RobertRichardRenéeRaoul Marie, prête-moi trente euros.

22. Tu as la parole 1 It is noon. You are walking downtown with your French friend and come to a hamburger stand. -say that you are hungry -say that you would like a hamburger -ask your friend to lend you 3 euros

23. Tu as la parole 2 You are in a French café. -order a dish of your choice -order a beverage of your choice -ask how much it costs

24. Conversation You are in a French restaurant with your French friend, who is reading the menu. Ask your partner… -how much the steak and French fries costs -how much the salad costs *Answer the questions (inventing prices, as appropriate) Then ask your partner… -to loan you 10 euros

25. Petit commentaire -French restaurants have the reputation of offering the best cuisine in the world. -There are all kinds of restaurants for all kinds of budgets from the simple country inn (l’auberge de campagne) to the elegant three-star restaurant (restaurant trois étoiles).

26. The Guide Michelin -A classic guide to restaurants in France. -It annually grants “stars” for outstanding cuisine. -About 575 restaurants are given one star, 85 restaurants are given two stars, and about 20 truly outstanding restaurants are awarded three stars.

28. Au Restaurant Le Select -Form a group with two or three classmates. -One student plays the role of the waiter or waitress, the others play friends eating at a restaurant. -Act out a scence using what you have learned about ordering in a restaurant and asking how much things cost. -Switch roles so everyone in your group has a chance to be the waiter or waitress.

29. Phrases utiles Monsieur / Mademoiselle, s’il vous plaît. Vous désirez? Je voudrais… Donnez-moi… Ça fait combien, s’il vous plaît? Ça fait…

30. Combien coûte….