How to say “dog” in French – and other essential French vocabulary for dog lovers
Chien is the most common way to say “dog” in French. But how do you say “doggy”, “puppy”, or even “big dog” in French? Let’s take a walk through a...
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French Vocabulary & Phrases
French Vocabulary & Phrases
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 postsThe 100 most common French words with example sentences
Have you ever heard of the Pareto principle? It states that 80% of results come from 20% of efforts put into them. Applied to language learning, t...
How to say "cat" in French - and other essential French vocabulary for cat lovers
Chat is “cat” in French. But what about “kitty”, “kitten”, “pussy cat”, and other feline monikers? Let’s look at the many ways to say “cat” in Fr...
8 ways to use “bien sûr” like a local
Bien sûr means “of course” or “naturally” in French. It’s a very common expression that you’ll encounter in many different situations. Do you want...
More than but: The other common meanings of “mais”
Mais means “but” in French - but it can also have other meanings. Notably, it’s often used for emphasis – usually to show disbelief or annoyance. I...
7 ways to say "what" in French
“What” in French is quoi…_or _que, or quel(le)(s), or qu’est-ce que/qu’est-ce qui, or ce que/ce qui/ce dont. But these can’t be used interchangeabl...
26 common ways to say thank you in French | With audio pronunciation
Imagine that your French friend Marie just picked you up at the airport in Paris and hosted you in her lovely home for 3 days. You are grateful an...
9 unique, untranslatable French words
What are the most unique French words? French has many beautiful, funny, and otherwise memorable words, and some of them have no exact, single-word...
7 common French greetings (and the faux-pas to avoid)
There are a number of ways to greet people in French, including saying Bonjour and exchanging la bise (cheek kisses). Let’s look at the ones you’l...
Good or bad: What does “terrible” mean in French?
The French word terrible means something is bad - but it can also mean something is really good! Let’s take a look at the tricky French usage of t...