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 complicate...
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9 ways to say "friend" in French
Ami (or its feminine form, amie) is the most common way to say “friend” in French. But there are several other options. As you learn French, may m...
From "Miaou" to "Cocorico : " 21 must-know French animal sounds
What sound does a snake make in French? What does a French rooster sound like? How do you say “oink” or “moo” in French? These may seem like silly...
9 ways to say "please" in French | With audio pronunciation
“Please” in French is s’il vous plait or s’il te plait, at least most often. But language is a subtle thing and there are several other ways to say...
The most common French adjectives (and how to use them)
In English, adjectives are pretty easy to use. You put them before the noun they describe and you’re done. In French however, the placement of adj...
10 things you might not know about abortion in France
On June 24, 2022, the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, limiting many women’s access to a safe, legal abortion. However you took the news, a...
The best resources to practice reading in French
Contrary to a popular myth, you don’t need to live in France to successfully learn French. The key is to expose yourself as much as possible to Fr...
É, È, Ê, Ë: What French E Accents Mean and How to Type Them
French uses four accents on the letter e: é (accent aigu, sounds like the "ay" in "day"), è (accent grave, like the "e" in "bet"), ê (accent circon...
9 common ways to say "Good morning" in French
There’s no specific way to say “Good morning” in French - at least not in French spoken in France. This may seem especially surprising since the F...
75 French slang words you need to know + audio pronunciation
Are you familiar with French argot? Chances are, if you’ve ever watched or read something in French, the answer is probably “yes”. Argot is slang ...