Numbers are one of the most essential parts of learning any language. Whether you want to give someone an address or say how many croissants you’d like to order, you’re going to need to know les nombres (the numbers). We should warn you in advance though that French numbers are infamous for being quite irregular …
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Comment allez-vous? It’s one of the first phrases you’ll hear when you’re learning French. If you’re looking for a less formal version there’s also comment vas-tu? And if you want to get even more casual you can simply ask the well known ça va? You might be asking what these basic phrases all have in …
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You don’t have to study French for very long to know how difficult and unpredictable the verbs can often be. The verb faire is a very irregular verb that is also essential to know in French. The verb faire is very versatile and has a lot of meanings. Most often it means ‘to do’ or …
The French language has its fair share of quirks. One that you’ll face as soon as you start learning the language is the weird and irregular verb être. The verb simply means ‘to be’ and is used the same way we use it in English. As such, it’s a pretty important word for learning French. However, …
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Lets face it: pouring over grammar books and vocabulary flash cards can get old. Whether you’re learning French for the first time or you’re just brushing up, its important that you stay engaged and entertained. Otherwise, it’ll be hard to maintain the steady commitment you need in order to learn French fast. Fortunately, there are …
No matter what your age or skill level, learning to speak French has immense personal and professional benefits. French is the sixth most widely spoken language in the world, and there are over 220 million French speakers across the globe, according to the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs. Considering the many cultural contributions that …
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Mastering the French verb conjugation can be quite a challenge for a language learner. While there’s a number of regular conjugation patterns that can help you tremendously with this process, the avoir conjugation is irregular and you’ll have to learn it by heart. What Does Avoir Mean? The basic avoir meaning in English is “to …
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Having a rigid classroom structure is a great way to learn French for some people – but its not for everyone. In fact, many people prefer to learn languages entirely on their own. If you’ve dreamed about becoming a fluent, self-taught French speaker, here’s how to learn French on your own. A Guide for Self-Taught …
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Once you’ve worked on conjugating some of the most common French verbs like –ER, -IR, and –RE verb groups, it’s time to move on and explore more complex verb groups. Verbs that end in -OIR are a good place to continue your verb study. Some of the verbs that end in -OIR rank in the …
Comprehensive Guide to -OIR Verb Conjugations in FrenchRead More »
Sometimes French learners get frustrated when they encounter two very similar expressions that are difficult to distinguish. C’est vs. il est is a common example of this. The two phrases mitght seem similar; however, each of them has distinct rules about when and how it should be used. These two expressions do not need to …
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