8 Ways to Say "May" in French
May I have a moment of your time to talk about the word “may” in French? ….Actually, it may take more than a moment, since “may” is one of those w...
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View all postsEverything You Need to Know About the French Verb “Savoir”
Savoir means “to know” in French. Let’s explore all things savoir, starting with its conjugation. Savoir conjugationSavoir is an irregular verb, ...
All About "Mettre", One of the Most Underrated French Verbs
As French verbs go, mettre isn’t the most exciting. It’s got practical definitions, it isn’t living a double life, and it doesn’t immediately evoke...
7 Ways of Saying "by" in French
It may have only two letters, but “by” is a big a word! We use it in so many situations, from giving directions, to talking about art and literatu...
The Ups and Downs of the French Verb Monter
Monter is a verb that you run into a lot in French, and no wonder. While its overall sense is “to go up or put up”, it has several other meanings t...
De in French: The Ultimate Guide to the Essential French Word
De is one of the most frequently used words in French, but it’s also one of the trickiest. You’ll see it almost everywhere. It can be both an indef...
Voler: A Mild-Mannered French Verb with an Exciting Double Life
On the surface, the French verb voler is simple and straightforward. It’s a regular verb that doesn’t bend the rules in any way. But when it come...
How to Use the French Verb Créer (And Understand All Its Nuances)
At a glance, the French verb créer looks pretty creative, with its little accent like a beret jauntily perched on an artist’s head. This may make ...
The 2 Words You Need to Create Negative Sentences in French
Turning a positive French sentence into a negative one is pretty straightforward. In most cases, all you need to do is add “ne” before the verb and...
To Know in French: Savoir or Connaître?
Unlike English, French has two verbs meaning “to know”: “savoir” and “connaître”. Connaissez-vous la différence entre les deux ? Do you know the di...