Nostalgia, Jokes, and Secret Snacks: The Surprising Way French Cookies Are Viewed in France
Quick – name a French cookie! If you couldn’t, don’t be disappointed. The French are known for their pastries, but they’re not a cookie culture. ...
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101 French Words You Regularly Use in English
Even if you’re just starting to study French, believe it or not, you’ve already got a pretty extensive vocabulary! The reason for this is over 10,...
The Ups and Downs of the French Verb Monter
Monter is a verb that you run into a lot in French, and no wonder. While its overall sense is “to go up or put up”, it has several other meanings t...
What You Must Know About the French Verb Devoir
There comes a point when you’re getting pretty good at French. You can express basic thoughts and ideas, likes and dislikes, even plans. And then, ...
61 French swear words your teacher won't teach you
However you may feel about them, swear words and curse words are a part of most languages, so at least being able to recognize them is an important...
How and When Should You Use the French Imparfait?
So, you’ve mastered the ins and outs of speaking in the present tense and you’re an old pro at the passé composé—what could possibly be missing fro...
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How do you say "I love you" in French? | With audio pronunciation
Love is one of those great universal things. It’s something that all of us experience in some way, no matter what country or culture we come from, ...
De in French: The Ultimate Guide to the Essential French Word
De is one of the most frequently used words in French, but it’s also one of the trickiest. You’ll see it almost everywhere. It can be both an indef...
The Complete Guide to French Months (With Audio Pronunciation)
You may already know how to say the months in French – after all, talking about time and events is a basic part of learning a language. But do you ...
The Ultimate Guide to the French Days of the Week - With Audio
Many of you reading this are probably at least a little familiar with the French days of the week. Maybe you even have them down pat. But what do ...