The verb “dire” means to say or to tell. We use the dire conjugation in French to express or transmit words, ideas, thoughts or information, either verbally or in writing, or even through gestures. As a rule of thumb, the translation of dire is “say” when there is no indirect object of the sentence, and …
Say It Ain’t So: How to Use the “Dire” Conjugation in FrenchRead More »
What do German words kennen and wissen, Spanish words saber and conocer, and French words savoir and connaître have in common? They all mean “to know”. Indeed, when you translate “know” into different languages, there are often two different verbs, with slightly different meanings. While it may seem confusing at first glance, you’ll quickly discover …
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Have you ever seen a big sign in a French airport, train station, or shopping mall that read “sortie”? These signs guide you to the nearest exit, and the word sortie comes from the French verb sortir, meaning go out, leave or exit. The sortir conjugation is irregular and can seem tricky at first glance, …
“Sortir” Conjugation: How to Talk About Going Out in FrenchRead More »
The verb “devenir” is quite common in the French language. It means “to become”, but can also be translated differently in various contexts. You might think that the devenir conjugation looks familiar, and that’s probably because it contains the verb “venir” meaning “to come”. If you’re familiar with the venir conjugation then you’re already off …
An In-Depth Guide to the “Devenir” Conjugation in FrenchRead More »
Some people love lying on the beach with a good book on their summer vacation, others prefer to cozy up by the fire and read on a cold winter’s night. Then there are the bookworms who love to bury themselves in a good book, no matter the season. Whether you’re an avid reader or a …
France is the country that gave us bœuf bourguignon, ratatouille and crème brûlée, not to mention baguettes, croissants and a whole range of other scrumptious pastries and desserts. It’s famous for its delicious cuisine, is home to more Michelin-star restaurants than any other country, and is the birthplace of many world-renowned chefs. When a nation …
How to Use the French “Manger” Conjugation to Talk about EatingRead More »
Whether you’re absolutely parched and desperate for a drink, or simply want to invite some friends over for a cold beverage on a hot summer’s afternoon, either way you’re going to need to use the same French verb: boire. Boire means “to drink”. It is an irregular verb, as it does not follow the same …
Cheers to That: The Must-Know Rules of the French “Boire” ConjugationRead More »
Some words are essential when traveling abroad or trying to communicate in a foreign language, and one verb that you won’t be able to live without in French-speaking countries is acheter. Whether you’re grocery shopping, buying souvenirs or just chatting to friends, the acheter conjugation is bound to come up sooner or later. Acheter Meaning …
To Buy or Not to Buy: How to Use the French “Acheter” ConjugationRead More »
When learning a foreign language, it’s vital that you understand how and when to use different verbs. There are not only a variety of different tenses to learn, but also different conjugation rules for each verb group. There are several strategies you can use to work on verbs, so let’s check out the best methods …
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The French language has two different verbs that mean “to know”. It’s important to know the difference between the savoir and connaître conjugation before you try to use them. Savoir is primarily used for knowledge and facts, while connaître is mainly used to talk about knowing people and places. Connaître vs. Savoir Let’s delve right …
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