How to talk about nationalities in French
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…
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Alouette: The surprising French children's song that took over the world
Alouette means “lark” in French - but it’s also the title of a catchy children’s song whose melody has echoed in playgrounds, classrooms and even been sung by US marin…
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How to use "jamais": The essential guide
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…
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All yours: A guide to French possessive pronouns
The French possessive pronouns are: le mien/la mienne/les miens/les miennes (mine); le tien/la tienne/les tiens/les tiennes (yours); le sien/la sien/les siens/les sien…
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Your essential guide to French possessive adjectives
The possessive adjectives in French are: mon/ma/mes (my); ton/ta/tes (your); son/sa/ses (his/her/its); notre/nos (our); votre/vos (your); and leur/leurs (their). That…
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The essential guide to common shapes and shape expressions in French
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…
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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 all things “dog” in Fr…
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The ultimate guide to the French conditional
The conditional is one of the most important French tenses and one you have probably already used without realizing. A common example of French phrase using the condit…
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La vie en rose: The true meaning behind the famous song
Voir la vie en rose (To see life in rose/pink) is the French equivalent to the expression “to see life through rose-colored glasses” in English. That is, seeing the wo…
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The 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, this rule means that p…