Quick answer: French demonstrative adjectives mean this, that, these and those: ce (masculine), cet (masculine before a vowel), cette (feminine) and ces (plural). For French 1 students practising French clothing vocabulary and demonstrative adjectives, this worksheet gives 20 problems from easy to hard: match the clothes, choose ce, cet, cette or ces and more demonstratives. The answer key is on a separate page, and the worksheet is a free printable PDF.
It matches French 1 (ACTFL Novice Mid): understand price tags, ask how much something costs and describe what you buy. Take your time with the endings of colors, because they are the hardest part of the chapter.
Level: French 1 (high school, ACTFL Novice) · Standards: ACTFL Novice Mid, WL 1.1 Interpersonal, WL 1.2 Interpretive, WL 1.3 Presentational
Problem 1 Match the clothes ★★★
Match each French word with its English meaning: (1) un pull, (2) une jupe, (3) des chaussettes, (4) un manteau. Meanings: (a) socks, (b) coat, (c) sweater, (d) skirt.
Problem 2 Choose ce, cet, cette or ces ★★★
Complete with the correct demonstrative adjective.
- ___ pull
- ___ robe
- ___ anorak
- ___ baskets
Problem 3 More demonstratives ★★★
Complete with the correct demonstrative adjective.
- ___ bonnet
- ___ écharpe
- ___ imperméable
- ___ chaussures
Problem 4 Choose the color ★★★
Choose the correct form of the color.
- une robe (noir / noire)
- un pull (vert / verte)
- des baskets (blanc / blanches)
- une jupe (rose / roses)
Problem 5 Translate the items ★★★
Translate into French.
- this jacket
- these shoes
- this coat
Problem 6 Read the price tags ★★★
Look at the tags and answer in English.
- Which item costs 49 €?
- What color is the hat?
- How much do the sweater and the hat cost together?
Problem 7 Prices in words ★★★
Write each price in words.
- 15 €
- 35 €
- 62 €
- 99 €
Problem 8 Make the color agree ★★★
Complete with the correct form of the color in parentheses.
- J’achète une veste ___. (vert)
- Il porte des chaussettes ___. (gris)
- Elle cherche un manteau ___. (blanc)
- Nous aimons ces baskets ___. (noir)
Problem 9 Add the demonstrative ★★★
Complete with ce, cet, cette or ces.
- ___ jean est trop grand.
- Je prends ___ écharpe verte.
- Tu aimes ___ baskets ?
- ___ anorak est très chaud.
Problem 10 Correct the mistake ★★★
Each sentence has one mistake. Rewrite it correctly.
- Je voudrais ce veste.
- Elle achète des baskets blanc.
- Cette imperméable est bleu.
- Un rouge pull est ici.
Problem 11 Translate to English ★★★
Translate into English.
- Ça coûte combien, ce manteau gris ?
- Cette robe verte coûte quatre-vingts euros.
- Vous avez ces chaussures en taille 40 ?
Problem 12 Complete the shop dialogue ★★★
Complete with: essayer, taille, coûte, quarante-cinq.
Vendeur : Bonjour ! Je peux vous aider ?
Client : Oui, je voudrais ___ ce jean.
Vendeur : Quelle ___ ?
Client : M. Ça ___ combien ?
Vendeur : Ça coûte ___ euros.
Problem 13 Rewrite in the plural ★★★
Rewrite each sentence in the plural.
- Ce pull est rouge.
- Cette jupe est noire.
- Cet anorak est vert.
- Ce bonnet est gris.
Problem 14 Read the receipt ★★★
Read the receipt and answer in English.
- What is the total?
- What color is the scarf?
- How much do the socks cost?
Problem 15 Translate to French ★★★
Translate into French.
- How much does this dress cost?
- I would like these white sneakers.
- This sweater is too big.
Problem 16 Describe and price ★★★
Write a full sentence for each item: demonstrative adjective + noun + color + coûte(nt) + price in words.
- veste / verte / 59 €
- anorak / orange / 75 €
- chaussures / noires / 68 €
Problem 17 Fix the paragraph ★★★
Find and correct five mistakes.
Ce samedi, je vais dans cet boutique avec ma sœur. Je regarde ce robe vert et ces chaussures blanc. Ça coûtent cinquante euros.
Problem 18 Read about Maëlle ★★★
Read the text, then answer the questions in English.
Maëlle, une élève de Québec, visite Paris. Samedi, elle entre dans une boutique près de la Seine. Elle cherche une veste rouge, taille S. La vendeuse montre cette veste : elle coûte 85 €. C’est trop cher. Maëlle choisit un bonnet gris pour 14 € et des chaussettes jaunes pour 6 €.
- What does Maëlle look for at first?
- How much is the jacket, and why does she not buy it?
- What does she buy, and how much does she pay in all?
Problem 19 Write a shop scene ★★★
Write five sentences in French set in a clothing shop. Ask the price of two items with ce / cette / ces and a color, say your size, and say what you buy.
Problem 20 Translate a paragraph ★★★
Translate into French: "At the store, I look at this red coat and these black boots. The coat costs 120 euros. It is too expensive. I choose this gray sweater."


