The French Gerund (Gérondif): Formation, Uses and Exercise
Il travaille en écoutant de la musique (he works while listening to music). The French gerund, le gérondif, links two actions done by the same person in a single sentence.…
How to Write a Recipe in French: Structure, Verbs and Measurements
Writing a recipe in French is a great exercise: short sentences, precise verbs and everyday vocabulary. It also comes up often in class and in exams such as the DELF…
The French Verb Mettre: All Its Meanings (with Exercise)
Mettre is one of the most common verbs in French, and its meaning changes with the context: to put something somewhere, to wear clothes, to turn on a device, to…
7 Common French Mistakes (and How to Stop Making Them)
Some mistakes come up with almost every French learner, whatever their native language. They often come from translating directly from English, Italian or Spanish. The good news: once you have…
French Family Vocabulary: Members, Text and Exercise
Talking about your family is one of the first things you learn to do in French. It is a concrete topic, useful from beginner level to introduce yourself and get…
French Election Vocabulary
French elections shape the news, starting with the presidential election, which regularly makes headlines around the world. It is a great chance to learn French vocabulary about elections and to…
The French verb ‘dire’: meanings and expressions
« Dire » is one of the most common French verbs, and one of the richest. Depending on context, it can mean to pronounce, to mean, to order, to seem,…
Essential Business French Vocabulary
Business French vocabulary matters just as much as grammar or pronunciation once you have to use French at work. Commercial and technical terms are not always easy to absorb, so…
Learn French Grammar: The Best Websites to Help You
French grammar is not always the most exciting topic, but you cannot reach the next level without it. With a little effort, you can understand its logic and even enjoy…
French Liaisons: Rules, Examples and Audio
Do you hear « extra » sounds when French people speak quickly? Most of the time, those are liaisons. Placed well, they make you sound natural; placed wrong, they give away a…
