Unit 19 · Où Est-ce ? · A2 · Premium
French Preposition Songs for Kids
In, on, under, behind: the small words that say where things are. They're hard to learn from a list but easy in a game, and these French songs come with a scavenger hunt built in.
2 songs · 11 key words · lyrics with English translation on every song
The preposition songs
French preposition words from these songs
Every key word and phrase across the unit, with its English meaning.
| French | English |
|---|---|
| dans | in |
| sur | on |
| sous | under |
| derrière | behind |
| à côté de | next to |
| où est-ce ? | where is it? |
| empreintes | footprints |
| haut | high |
| bas | low |
| suis-moi | follow me |
| ici | here |
Tips for parents
- Hide a toy and give clues in French: under the table, in the box.
- Ask your child to put a teddy on, in or under something as the song says.
- Use the words while tidying up: the book goes on the shelf, the ball in the box.
Questions parents ask
- Aren't prepositions too abstract for little kids?
- Not when you can see them. Putting a toy under a chair while hearing the word makes the meaning obvious, which is why these songs pair the words with a hunt.
- Which French words are in these preposition songs?
- 11 key words and phrases, including dans (in), sur (on), sous (under), derrière (behind), à côté de (next to), où est-ce ? (where is it?), empreintes (footprints), haut (high). The full list is above, and every song page shows the complete lyrics with translation.
- Are the French preposition songs free?
- The lyrics, translations and word lists here are free to read. Playing the songs is part of Premium, which you can try free for 7 days. The first unit, greeting songs, is free forever.
- How long are the songs?
- Between 2:11 and 2:22 each, about 5 minutes for all 2. Short enough to replay, which is where most of the learning happens.
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