While French and English share many linguistic similarities, there are just enough differences to throw non-native French speakers for a loop. Reflexive verbs – also called pronominal verbs, or les …
Basic French Phrases for Everyday Life
Do you ever wonder how long it takes to learn French? Well, unfortunately there’s no clear answer. However, learning basic French phrases that are commonly used can help you if …
Fine Tune Your Skills With French Songs
Who said learning a language has to be all work and no play? Listening to French songs is a fantastic way to relax and have fun while practicing your language …
Find Yourself Au Courant with French Prepositions of Place
If the thought of memorizing pages of French prepositions (along with all their exceptions) is exhausting, why not focus your efforts on the prepositions that will get you the most …
Speak Like a Native With These French YouTubers
French, just like English, is an ever-evolving language that is heavily influenced by the cultures of those who speak it. And just as cultural phenomena change in an instant, so …
The Language of Love: French Terms of Endearment
French is known as the language of love and romance, so of course there are many unique ways of expressing affection towards others in French. There are classic English terms …
Boost Your Conversation Skills: Use French Transition Words
You are at the Cannes Film Festival in France. You want to describe all of the marvellous sights you see on the red carpet as the stars arrive for a …
Master the Conditional Tense in French in a Few Easy Steps
Je voudrais un café s’il vous plaît. I would like a coffee please. This sentence in French uses the conditional tense. Voudrais is the conditional tense of the verb vouloir …
French Adjectives: A Sure Sign of Fluency in the Language
Using French adjectives is like adding spice to a bland dish. They add texture, sensation and descriptive qualities to your communication. Adjectives will help others to visualize what you are …
A Guide To The French Future Tense
Once you have some basic vocabulary and the present tense as part of your repertoire, the next step will be learning the French future tense. You will want to be able …