Class 9 · French · 10 Aug 2026

Max marks: 30
Grade Class 9 · French · 13 questions
Name Class Date

Q.1 MCQ [4 marks]
(a)
Aarav is shopping at a Parisian department store and wants to ask the salesperson where to find the fitting rooms. Which French phrase should he use?
[1 mark]
(a)  Où sont les cabines d'essayage, s'il vous plaît ?
(b)  Combien coûte cet article ?
(c)  Avez-vous une réduction pour étudiants ?
(d)  Je voudrais payer par carte bancaire.
(b)
If you are designing a sustainable supermarket model in France, which department would you prioritize for 'zéro déchet' (zero waste) bulk dispensing and why?
[3 marks]
(a)  La boucherie, because meat must be weighed.
(b)  L'épicerie, because dry grains/pulses are easy to pour and store.
(c)  La parfumerie, because creams cannot be dispensed easily.
(d)  La poissonnerie, because fish requires ice and drainage.
Q.2 Match the Pairs [8 marks]
(a)
Match the supermarket section with its correct French name.
[2 marks]
Column AColumn B
1. Bakery a. La boulangerie
2. Fishmonger b. La poissonnerie
3. Cash desk c. La caisse
4. Grocery d. L'épicerie
Answer
(b)
Match the French shopping phrase with its correct English meaning in an Indian supermarket context.
[2 marks]
Column AColumn B
1. C'est tout? a. Is that all?
2. Je cherche le rayon des fruits b. I am looking for the fruit aisle
3. Où sont les caisses ? c. Where are the cash registers?
4. Puis-je payer par carte ? d. Can I pay by card?
Answer
(c)
Match the French customer service questions from a departmental store with their correct English translations.
[4 marks]
Column AColumn B
1. Puis-je vous aider ? a. Can I help you?
2. C'est trop cher pour moi. b. It is too expensive for me.
3. Avez-vous cette chemise en taille M ? c. Do you have this shirt in medium size?
4. Où se trouve la caisse ? d. Where is the checkout counter?
Answer
Q.3 Fill in the Blanks [6 marks]
(a)
To buy fresh bread and croissants at the supermarket, you should go to the _____, whereas for school supplies like notebooks and pens, you head to the _____.
[2 marks]
(b)
In an imperative sentence giving advice to a friend, if the verb is 'finir', the form for 'Tu' is _____, and for 'Nous' is _____.
[2 marks]
(c)
When buying shampoo, soap, and toothpaste in a large supermarket, a customer goes to le rayon des _____ et de la _____.
[2 marks]
Q.4 One Sentence [4 marks]
(a)
Define the grammatical purpose of the 'Passé Récent' in French.
[1 mark]
(b)
Evaluate why the imperative form for the first person plural (nous) is often used to make a suggestion at a shopping mall rather than a direct command.
[3 marks]
5.
Explain the difference between 'la boulangerie' and 'la pâtisserie' in a French hypermarket.
[3 marks]
6.
Rahul goes to a hypermarket in Bengaluru and buys items worth ₹1,200. Translate and write the cashier's response in French stating the total amount, and Rahul's reply asking if he can pay using Google Pay (le paiement mobile).
[3 marks]
7.
Reference — Diagram: AI visual
1. Bonjour2. Je cherche...3. Par carte4. Au revoir
Identify the labeled sections of a typical supermarket shopping receipt dialogue sequence in French based on the provided reference.
[2 marks]
Label the following: 1 2 3 4