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, …
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Learning a language can take years to master, but what if there were shortcuts to help you get there a little bit faster? Whether you’re getting ready for a romantic getaway, a work trip, semester abroad or making a permanent move to a French-speaking country, you need to know the fastest way to learn French. …
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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 …
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When you’re learning a new language, it can feel like you come across a new word everywhere you go. You repeat it a few times, telling yourself you must remember it as it’ll come in useful. Then you forget it. Vocabulary lists seem never-ending at first, and there’s no way we can learn every single …
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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 …
No matter how many times you practice saying a sentence, out loud or in your head, any conversation will come to an abrupt end if you can’t understand the response. Have you ever been in a situation where you prepared a perfect French sentence and said it with confidence, only for the person you’re addressing …
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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 …
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French has a certain je ne sais quoi that attracts learners from all over the globe. France is home to the city of lights, quaint Provencal towns and every landscape from snowy mountains to Mediterranean beaches, and on top of that, there are French-speaking communities on every continent. Whether you’re interested in the language for …
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 …
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