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Build the words and phrases you can actually use: greetings, idioms, slang, everyday expressions, and the small meaning differences that make French sound natural.
View all articlesEvery French word in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 explained. From Gommage to putain, character names to enemy vocabulary — plus why you're already learning French witho…
Planning to use that famous French phrase in Paris? After reviewing dozens of cringe-worthy tourist stories and speaking with native French speakers, I need to tell yo…
“I love you” in French is most commonly expressed as Je t’aime. In most cases, Je t’aime is used just like “I love you” in English - that is, it can express romantic o…
Even if you’re just starting out in your French learning journey, you’ve probably come across the phrases j’aime, j’aime bien, and j’adore. Although they have a simila…
Mais pourquoi is “But why” in French. But why? Let’s look at the words that make up Mais pourquoi, and how to use this phrase. What does Mais pourquoi mean? Mais pou…
Chez is a French preposition that can mean “at/to \\\’s house”, “to”, “among”, or “in \\\’s work,” depending on the context. Overall, the word expresses a sense of “ho…
Every time I go abroad, I always try to learn a few basic words and phrases. My pronunciation is often atrocious and I make lots of mistakes but it always makes my tri…
It’s pretty easy to talk about your nationality, or nationalities in general, in French. But there are a few important rules and nuances to be aware of. Let’s take an…
Jamais usually means “never” in French, but when used a certain way, it can mean “ever” instead. Let’s learn about how to use jamais, so that you’re never unsure of yo…
The word for “shape” in French is une forme. Let’s learn how to say the most common shape names in French - and discover some common expressions related to them along…
