Icons of French tennis

"Les icônes du tennis français"
French C1 writing exercise

Marc and Aline are chatting about the most memorable French tennis players.

Pay attention to the hints!

Some vocabulary you may want to look up before or during this exercise: "a competition", "to witness (event)", "triumph", "on live TV", "to remain etched in someone's memory", "I wish I had [done]...", "such a ...", "a (female) tennis player", "to reach world number 1", "both (this and that)", "despite", "an injury", "a formidable opponent", "a one-handed backhand (tennis)", "both [people]", "to pave the way for [someone]", "to inspire [someone]", "a sporting exploit".

Written by qualified French expert Céline Pickard PGCE, BA
Last updated: 2024-08-08

I’ll give you some sentences to translate into French

  • I’ll show you where you make mistakes
  • I’ll keep track of what you need to practise
  • Change my choices if you want
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How the test works
You’ll practise: Le Passé Composé (Indicatif), Adverbe, L'Imparfait (Indicatif)

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- Marc, do you remember those incredible moments when we used to watch international tennis competitions at home? - Of course Aline. In 1983, we witnessed Yannick Noah's triumph at Roland Garros on live TV, which will forever remain etched in my memory. I really wish I had been there in person! It would have been such an incredible experience! What about you? - For me, the best French tennis player will always be Amélie Mauresmo. She not only became the first French tennis player to reach world number 1 since the computer rankings began in the 1970s, but she also won both the Australian Open and Wimbledon in 2006. Despite many injuries towards the end of her career, she was a formidable opponent with her famous one-handed backhand. - I agree Aline. Mauresmo was a really impressive female tennis player! Let's not forget they both paved the way for future generations, by inspiring many young players with their determination and their sporting exploits!

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