L7 – L’argent de poche MCQs Quiz | Class 9
This quiz is for Class 9 students studying Subject: French (Code 018), Unit: Culture & Civilisation. It covers the topic L7 – L’argent de poche, focusing on vocabulary related to pocket money, spending, and saving. Answer all 10 questions and click “Submit Quiz” to see your score and download your answer sheet as a PDF.
L’argent de poche : Pocket Money in French Culture
“L’argent de poche” is the French term for pocket money or allowance. This topic is essential for learning how to discuss money, spending habits, and personal finance in French. It covers key vocabulary for everyday transactions, expressing needs, and managing a personal budget, which are practical skills for any language learner.
Key Vocabulary (Vocabulaire Clé)
Understanding these terms is crucial for discussing pocket money.
- L’argent de poche – Pocket money
- Dépenser – To spend
- Économiser / Mettre de l’argent de côté – To save / To put money aside
- Recevoir – To receive
- Acheter – To buy
- Payer – To pay
- Coûter – To cost
- Un porte-monnaie – A wallet or purse
- Une banque – A bank
- Cher / Chère – Expensive
- Pas cher / Bon marché – Inexpensive / Cheap
Common Things Teenagers Buy (Achats courants des ados)
Here is a list of items French teenagers might buy with their pocket money.
| French Term | English Translation |
|---|---|
| Des bonbons | Sweets / Candy |
| Des vêtements | Clothes |
| Une place de cinéma | A cinema ticket |
| Des jeux vidéo | Video games |
| Un livre / Une bande dessinée (BD) | A book / A comic book |
| Du crédit pour le portable | Credit for the mobile phone |
Useful Phrases (Phrases Utiles)
- Combien ça coûte ? – How much does it cost?
- Je reçois 10 euros par semaine. – I receive 10 euros per week.
- Je dépense mon argent pour des livres. – I spend my money on books.
- J’économise pour acheter un nouveau téléphone. – I am saving to buy a new phone.
- C’est trop cher pour moi. – It’s too expensive for me.
Quick Revision Points
- Remember that “argent” is a masculine noun: l’argent.
- The verb “payer” (to pay) can be followed by an object directly: “Je paie le livre.” (I pay for the book).
- “Économiser” is the main verb for saving money in a general sense. “Mettre de l’argent de côté” is a common phrase meaning “to put money aside.”
- Adjectives like “cher” must agree with the noun’s gender: “un livre cher” (a book, masculine), “une robe chère” (a dress, feminine).
Practice Questions
Test your knowledge with these extra questions.
- How would you say “I need more money”?
- What is the French word for “a coin”?
- Translate this sentence: “Mes parents me donnent de l’argent de poche chaque mois.”
- How do you ask “Can I pay by card?” in French?
- What does the phrase “joindre les deux bouts” mean in the context of money?
Answers: 1. J’ai besoin de plus d’argent. 2. Une pièce. 3. My parents give me pocket money every month. 4. Est-ce que je peux payer par carte ? 5. To make ends meet.
