Writing Exercise-French The Expression “there is” “there are”

Directions: Translate the following French sentences into English, and English sentences into French. Use the vocabulary to help you identify key words. Hint: The first three sentences are all in the past tense.

1. J’ai téléphoné à ma mère il y a trois jours.
2. Ils ont fait un séjour à Paris il y a deux ans.
3. Annette a acheté ses bagages il y a longtemps. 
4. Is there an airport in Toulouse ?
5. There are 2 connections to the flight.
6. There is a customs officer near (près de) the flight gate.
   

Answers:

1. I called my mom three days ago.
2. They stayed (made a stay) in Paris two years ago.
3. Anette bought her bags a long time ago.
4. Est-ce qu’il y aORY a-t-ilun aéroport à Toulouse ?
5. Il y a deux (2) correspondances au vol.
6. Il y a un douanier près de la porte d’embarquement.