Everything you need to know about the CEFR French levels
CEFR levels are a system of identifying language proficiency. Language learners are categorized as one of three groups: A (Basic User), B (Independent User), and C (Pr…
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All about the classic French children's song "Au clair de la lune"
Au clair de la lune is a popular French children’s song that’s been around since the 18th century, or possibly even longer. Its title in English is usually translated…
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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 French - including one t…
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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 to speak French like…
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All about inclusive language and gender neutral pronouns in French
The world is changing, and inclusive or gender neutral language is becoming increasingly common. At least, that’s the case for English. But what about French? You may…
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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. It’s also a common fi…
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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 interchangeably. What’s going on h…
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All about the Phryges, Paris’s 2024 Olympic mascots
The mascots of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France are the Phryges (les Phryges). Based on the Phrygian cap (le bonnet phrygien), an iconic symbol of freedom and t…
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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 and would like to thank…
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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 equivalent in other…
