Learning French is rewarding but comes with challenges. Even advanced learners often make common mistakes, like misusing familiar-looking words or struggling with the gender of nouns. These errors can slow your progress and lead to funny misunderstandings. In this article, we’ll cover seven common mistakes and give you tips on how to avoid them. 1)…
Let’s cover in-depth an essential and valuable topic in French: the three groups of French verbs and the top 20 most commonly used verbs to help you express opinions and discuss your daily routine. Understanding the Three Groups of French Verbs French verbs are categorized into three groups based on their conjugation patterns. It is…
In French, prepositions are used to link nouns, pronouns, or phrases to other elements in a sentence. Want to know when, where, or how something happened? This kind of information is usually provided with the help of prepositions. Like in English, French prepositions typically precede a noun or pronoun. Common French Prepositions Some frequently used…
If you’ve learned a language besides English, you may have encountered the fact that many languages use more than one article, often tied to grammatical gender. In languages like German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and French, articles change depending on whether the noun is masculine or feminine (and in the case of German, neuter). For example,…
It feels like a significant achievement when you can use French phrases early in your language journey. Sure, practicing articles, adjectives, and prepositions is important, but why not impress your French friends, teacher, or language exchange partner with some fun and useful phrases for daily conversation? Here are the top 25 common French phrases you…
Are you at that point in your French learning journey where you’re thinking, “Alright, I’m ready for some real French now—bring it on!” If so, you’re in the right place! Once you have built a solid foundation of grammar and vocabulary, it makes sense to move on to the next key aspect of learning a…
Do you want to learn French and become bilingual? Why not! After all, it’s the 5th most spoken language in the world, with over 321 million speakers in 2022. Like any other foreign language, learning French requires a certain level of discipline if you want to master the art. However, everything becomes easier with the…
Dive into the world of French verbs with this comprehensive guide on transitive and intransitive verbs, including direct and indirect complements. Learn how to recognize and use these verbs correctly with simple examples, tips, and detailed explanations! Perfect for French learners at any level.
Learning to tell time in French is not as hard as you think! Whether you’re a beginner or more advanced, expressing and understanding time will prove useful for understanding emails, having small talk, reading timetables, scheduling appointments, and much more. To get started, check out this video, in which Alicia walks you through the basics…
Bonjour à tous! Today, we’re diving into an essential topic for anyone learning French: the days of the week. Whether you’re a beginner or more advanced, knowing how to say and use the days of the week will help you discuss your schedule, make plans, and talk about your weekly routines. Let’s get started! The…