When Should You (And Shouldn't) You Use Enchanté ?
The first time I met my wife’s colleagues, I made a fool of myself. I greeted them, told them my name and they answered: “nice to meet you”. “Yes...
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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.
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Paf ! the Ultimate Guide to French Onomatopoeias and Animal Sounds
What sound does a hen make in France? It depends on who you ask. A French person would say cot cot, but an Anglophone would answer “cluck”. Both...
8 common ways to say "good luck" in French + audio pronunciation
As a whole, the French aren’t the most superstitious of people. Whenever I warn my son not to open an umbrella in the house, or sprinkle some salt ...
101 French Words You Regularly Use in English
Even if you’re just starting to study French, believe it or not, you’ve already got a pretty extensive vocabulary! The reason for this is over 10,...
61 French swear words your teacher won't teach you
However you may feel about them, swear words and curse words are a part of most languages, so at least being able to recognize them is an important...
How do you say "I love you" in French? | With audio pronunciation
Love is one of those great universal things. It’s something that all of us experience in some way, no matter what country or culture we come from, ...
The Complete Guide to French Months (With Audio Pronunciation)
You may already know how to say the months in French – after all, talking about time and events is a basic part of learning a language. But do you ...
The Ultimate Guide to the French Days of the Week - With Audio
Many of you reading this are probably at least a little familiar with the French days of the week. Maybe you even have them down pat. But what do ...
16 Ways to Say Congratulations in French (And Sound like a Local)
During my year studying abroad in Paris, I had a course on French films that was a real challenge. When I got back my final essay, the professor l...
Bonjour and beyond: How to say hello in French
Ask just about anyone how to say “Hello” in French, and they’ll know. Bonjour is one of the most famous greetings in the world. Regardless of what ...