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French Phrase

N'oublie pas tes fournitures scolaires.

/nu.bli pa te fuʁ.ni.tyʁ skɔ.lɛʁ/
Meaning"Don't forget your school supplies."
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Meaning

A friendly reminder not to leave your school supplies behind. It can be said by a teacher, a parent, or a classmate who wants you to be prepared for the day.

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When to use

Use it the night before school, in the morning before class, or when a student is packing their bag. It works in informal contexts (you = tu) and is common in French primary and secondary schools.

✦Grammar Breakdown

N'oubliepastesfournituresscolaires

1

Negative Imperative (ne…pas)

In a negative command the particle *ne* (contracted to *n'* before a vowel) precedes the verb and *pas* follows it: *N'oublie pas*.

2

Verb Conjugation

*Oublier* is conjugated in the second‑person singular imperative: *oublie*.

3

Possessive Adjective *tes*

*Tes* is the informal second‑person singular possessive adjective used before a plural noun.

4

Noun + Adjective Order

In French the adjective *scolaires* follows the noun *fournitures*.

🗨In Conversation

A

N'oublie pas tes fournitures scolaires.

Don't forget your school supplies.

Merci, je les ai déjà dans mon sac.

Thanks, I already have them in my bag.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Ne oublie pas tes fournitures scolaires.

    The *ne* must contract to *n'* before the vowel of *oublie*.

  • N'oubliez pas tes fournitures scolaires.

    Mixing the plural imperative *n'oubliez* with the singular possessive *tes* is inconsistent; use *vos* if you keep the plural form.

  • N'oublie tes fournitures scolaires.

    The negative particle *pas* is required to complete the negative command.

↔Alternatives

  • Pense à prendre tes fournitures scolaires.

    Remember to take your school supplies.

  • N'oublie pas d'apporter tes fournitures.

    Don't forget to bring your supplies.

  • Assure-toi d'avoir tes fournitures scolaires.

    Make sure you have your school supplies.

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Cultural Tip

In French schools, students are expected to bring their own notebooks, pens, and other materials each day. Forgetting them is often seen as a lack of preparation, so a quick *N'oublie pas…* is a common, informal way to help a classmate stay on track. Use the *tu* form for peers and younger students; with adults you would switch to the plural *N'oubliez pas…*.