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 »
Adjectives come in handy in our everyday lives. I used two in that sentence alone! To speak French fluently, you’ll need to describe all kinds of things, from your food and drink to your job or your best friend. There are all kinds of French adjectives, and all kinds of rules to follow when using …
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What are the 12 months in French? January – janvier February – février March – mars April – avril May – mai June – juin July – juillet August – août September – septembre October – octobre November – novembre December – décembre You may see the resemblance between each month of the year in …
I bet you can think of a dozen ways to say “thank you” in English, so I’m sure you want to portray that when speaking French too. The problem is, in school we’re only ever taught to say thanks and thank you very much in French (“merci” and “merci beaucoup”). If you want to expand …
French is the second most studied language in the world, but how can you make yourself stand out from the millions of other French learners? In order to fit in with the locals, rather than sounding like a tourist, you need to use and understand some common French sayings. French people use expressions every day …
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