6 ways to say "Good evening" in French
Bonsoir is the most common way to say “Good evening” in French. Although Bonjour is a French greeting you can use at any time, the French have a f...
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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 beginner's guide to French ordinal numbers | With audio pronunciation
Ordinal numbers are numbers used to show the order of something - for instance, first, second, two hundredth, etc. To make a regular, or cardinal,...
What does "Merde" mean exactly? (it's not just "shit")
Merde means “shit” or “crap” in French. It can also mean “Break a leg” (the traditional way theater actors wish each other luck before a performanc...
The most useful conversational French phrases for everyday life
For most of us, learning French (or any language) comes with a few ultimate goals. One of them is to have a conversation with a native speaker. Lu...
8 Ways to Say "Perfect" in French
Parfait is how you say “perfect” in French. But if you’re looking for some other options, that’s perfectly natural! Let’s look at eight ways to say...
9 ways to say "friend" in French
Ami (or its feminine form, amie) is the most common way to say “friend” in French. But there are several other options. As you learn French, may m...
From "Miaou" to "Cocorico : " 21 must-know French animal sounds
What sound does a snake make in French? What does a French rooster sound like? How do you say “oink” or “moo” in French? These may seem like silly...
9 ways to say "please" in French | With audio pronunciation
“Please” in French is s’il vous plait or s’il te plait, at least most often. But language is a subtle thing and there are several other ways to say...
9 common ways to say "Good morning" in French
There’s no specific way to say “Good morning” in French - at least not in French spoken in France. This may seem especially surprising since the F...
75 French slang words you need to know + audio pronunciation
Are you familiar with French argot? Chances are, if you’ve ever watched or read something in French, the answer is probably “yes”. Argot is slang ...