7 common French greetings (and the faux-pas to avoid)
There are a number of ways to greet people in French, including saying Bonjour and exchanging la bise (cheek kisses). Let’s look at the ones you’ll come across most of…
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The essential guide to French reflexive verbs
A reflexive verb is a verb that’s preceded by a reflexive pronoun. These verbs show that someone or something is doing something to/by themself. For instance, Je me ré…
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Good or bad: What does “terrible” mean in French?
The French word terrible means something is bad - but it can also mean something is really good! Let’s take a look at the tricky French usage of terrible. Does terribl…
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5 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 fondness for being spe…
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The 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, French number an or…
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Everything you need to know about the French cedilla
A cedilla (cédille in French) is a small hook that goes beneath a letter. In some languages, a cedilla can be used with several letters, but in French, the cedilla is…
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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 performance). If you’re not a…
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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. Luckily, this isn’t as…
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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 perfect in French!…
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You in French: How to Choose Between Tu and Vous
Tu or vous means “you” in French. But it depends on who you’re talking to. Knowing how to choose between tu and vous is one of the most complicated things a non-native…
