How to conjugate prendre + related phrases
Prendre means “to take” in French. It’s usually used just as “take” would be in English, including in more abstract ways, like “take a photo” or “take a bath”. That mi…
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The essential guide to conjugating and using the French verb "servir"
Servir (to serve.) Such a helpful French verb…well, not exactly. Because service goes both ways. Not only might you be served by someone or use something to help you a…
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The essential guide to French stem-changing verbs
Stem-changing verbs or boot verbs are regular verbs whose root (radical)’s spelling changes in certain conjugations and with certain subjects. Stem-changing verbs end…
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Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the French verb “vouloir”
Vouloir means “to want’ in French. That means it can convey a demand or desire – but it’s also used to convey the total opposite: an ultra-polite request. Want to lear…
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The ultimate guide to the French verb aller (to go)
Aller means “to go” in English. As in English, it’s used in lots of different ways, including as part of a verb tense. Want to learn more about aller? Allons-y! How to…
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Voir: How to use and conjugate the French verb | With Audio
Voir means “to see” in French. As with the verb ‘see’ in English, it can be used literally or figuratively, and is a part of a number of common phrases and expression…
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10 French Quotes to Inspire You in 2026
Although you hopefully had a few bright spots over the past twelve months, 2024 hasn’t been the easiest year, to put it mildly. And of course, as we get to the end of…
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40 Essential French Christmas Words to Put You in a Festive Mood
As Christmastime comes near, you may find yourself wondering how to talk about this holiday in French. So, here’s a little gift from us to you: French Christmas vocabu…
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Ça Va: 6 Ways to Use the Incredibly Popular French Phrase
Even if you’re only at the beginning of your French learning journey, you’ve probably come across the phrase ça va…or you soon will. Ça va (literally “it goes”) is one…
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Miam! The Food Lover's Guide to French Entrées
If you’re a native English-speaker, this article may not exactly be what you expect. That’s because the word entrée is one of the most notorious French-English faux-am…