About the Les devoirs d'Ali story
Where did Ali’s homework go?
Ali has a big problem—she lost her homework! Luckily, Tom is ready to help search the house. From the kitchen to the living room, they check every corner. But just when it seems hopeless, the missing homework appears in the strangest place!
Let’s go on a search adventure in Les devoirs d’Ali and have fun practicing basic French vocabulary for kids.
The story: Les devoirs d’Ali (Ali’s homework)
Narrator: Ali ne trouve pas ses devoirs.
Ali: J’ai perdu mes devoirs.
Tom: Je vais t’aider.
Narrator: Tom va dans la cuisine.
Narrator: Il regarde derrière le frigo.
Ali: Fais attention, Tom !
Narrator: Tom va dans la salle à manger.
Narrator: Il regarde dans le placard.
Ali: Fais attention, Tom !
Narrator: Tom va dans le salon.
Narrator: Il regarde derrière les rideaux.
Ali: Fais attention, Tom !
Narrator: Tom va dans l’entrée.
Narrator: Il regarde sur la bibliothèque.
Ali: Fais attention, Tom !
Narrator: Tom monte les escaliers.
Ali: Fais attention, Tom !
Narrator: Il glisse.
Narrator: Il tombe.
Narrator: Tom regarde sous sa tête.
Narrator: C’est les devoirs d’Ali.
Ali: Merci, Tom.
Learning French vocabulary from Les devoirs d’Ali
This story helps kids learn useful French words for household objects, rooms, and giving directions. Here are some key words to practice:
- Les devoirs – homework
- Le frigo – the fridge
- Le placard – the cupboard
- Les rideaux – the curtains
- La bibliothèque – the bookcase
- Les escaliers – the stairs
- Fais attention ! – Be careful!
- Il glisse / il tombe – He slips / he falls
By following the story, kids can practice talking about different places in a house and using action verbs in a fun and engaging way.
How to use this story for learning French
- Search-and-find game: Hide an object in a room and have kids ask, C’est où ? as they look for it.
- Act it out: Have kids pretend to search behind furniture while practicing Il regarde derrière…
- Practice safety phrases: Teach kids to say Fais attention ! when someone is about to do something risky—just like Ali warns Tom!
With adventure, humor, and a surprise ending, les devoirs d’Ali makes learning French a fun experience. Want more fun stories? Explore our collection of French stories for kids with Studycat!
