There comes a time in every language student’s life where they’re ready to throw in the towel. That time is usually when they figure out that there are over twenty different French tense and mood combinations to learn. Fear not, whether you’re pulling your hair out trying to learn each one or are just starting …
The French verb “voir” isn’t as difficult to master as you might think, but “il faut le voir pour le croire” (you have to see it to believe it!) It’s an everyday verb that is used predominantly to talk about sight. That said, it can also be a useful verb to know in other contexts, …
Say What You See: How to Use the “Voir” Conjugation in FrenchRead More »
So long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, goodbye… none of that is going to help you in France! Whether you’re getting ready for a summer vacation, are brushing up on your skills or have just started learning the language, sooner or later you’ll have to say goodbye in French. Formal Goodbye in French Au revoir is without …
When learning French, you must learn the verb “devoir”, you must learn how to conjugate it, and you must know what it means. Have you guessed it yet? “Devoir” means must! This irregular verb is extremely common and important to master as it’s not only the word used for must and have to, but it …
“Devoir” Conjugation: A Guide to Saying What You Must and Should Do in FrenchRead More »
If you’ve been learning French for a while, then you’ve probably already tried using different apps or websites. Have you noticed that after a while you come to a standstill? Do you start repeating the same things and stop making progress? That’s because many apps are designed for beginners as an introduction to the French …
Top 7 Intermediate French Apps—Which One Is Right for You?Read More »
Once you’ve mastered saying please and thank you in French, it’s time to take it up a notch. If you want to learn how to respond when somebody thanks you, then you’ve come to the right place. There are a few ways to say you’re welcome in French depending on the situation and who you’re …
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The French verb pouvoir means “to be able to”, or in other words, it means “can”. It’s a very common verb so it’s one that you ought to get to grips with as soon as possible. However, just like many of the other most frequently used French verbs, it’s irregular. That means that there’s no …
“Pouvoir” Conjugation: Learn How to Use the French Verb “Pouvoir”Read More »
I think we can all agree that you’d struggle to find someone who doesn’t know that “bonjour” is French for hello. But how many people know other ways to say hello in French? There are different French greetings at different times of the day, and on top of that, there are also different words to …
Hello in French: Different Ways to Say Hi and Other French GreetingsRead More »
What are French Pronouns? Pronouns are words that we use to replace nouns in a sentence, and they can be quite tricky to get the hang of. When it comes to French pronouns, the most commonly used pronouns are personal pronouns, but even in that category there are many kinds that you need to learn …
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It’s that time of year – Mariah Carey and Michael Bublé are on the radio, stores are filled with seasonal treats, and social media is inundated with photos of Christmas trees and holiday decorations. Have you ever wondered how the lead up to Christmas looks like in French-speaking countries? And how do you wish somebody …
Christmas Traditions and Wishing Merry Christmas in FrenchRead More »