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Like other French adjectives, simple colors agree in gender and number with the noun they modify, and they always come after the noun. Colors ending in non-accented E remain the same in the feminine form.
Qu’on vs. Que l’on French Euphony If you’ve ever wondered why French sometimes adds an unexpected little “l” in phrases like “que l’on pense…” instead of “qu’on pense,” this lesson is for you. This funny detail comes down to a core principle of the French language: euphony is the preference
French Près and Proche The French près and proche both mean “near” or “close,” but they aren’t always interchangeable. Understanding the subtle differences between these two words can make your French sound much more natural. You can download a free PDF of this lesson guide in my private French Grammar
SPEAKING ABOUT THE PAST IN FRENCH Using the imperfect and passé composé together: LE PASSÉ COMPOSÉ – Say what happened in the past. L’IMPARFAIT – Describe the past. Watch my video lesson about using the imperfect and passé composé together below, and you can download a PDF of this lesson
Irregular French Verb Boire The French verb boire has a very irregular present tense conjugation. It isn’t conjugated like any other French verb ending in RE. There aren’t any tricks to help you out, you just need to memorize this conjugation. Present Tense Conjugation + Examples je bois Je
French Preposition Sur One of the most common and versatile words in French is the preposition sur. This little word has many meanings and uses, and mastering it will greatly improve your fluency and confidence. Whether you’re talking about location, direction, or even abstract ideas, “sur” is a word you’ll
French Verb Aller The French verb aller is a power verb. Aller gives you the power to start speaking French right away once you’ve learned the present tense conjugation. Watch my video lesson on this verb below, and you can download a PDF of this lesson in my private French
FRENCH AVOIR EXPRESSIONS PRESENT AND IMPERFECT TENSES The verb avoir means to have and is also used in many idiomatic expressions. Learn how to be lucky, feel blue, hold a grudge and more with this list of expressions using the verb avoir. You can download a PDF of this lesson guide
French Verb Avoir The French verb avoir means to have, and it is one of the most frequently used of all French verbs. It is very important it is to learn the present tense conjugation of this verb by heart. You can download a PDF of this lesson guide in my
Forming Questions Using Interrogative Words Ask a question in French: Intonation: Tu habites en France? Est-ce que: Est-ce que tu habites en France? But what if you want more than a oui or non answer? Asking questions with interrogative words will make the answers you get much more interesting! Watch
French Prepositions Vers and Envers The French prepositions vers and envers can seem confusing at first. These small words are packed with meaning and subtle differences that can change the nuance of your sentences. You can download a free PDF of this lesson in my private French Grammar Library. 1.
Why Are French Prepositions So Tricky? Prepositions might be small, but they can cause big headaches for French learners. In English, we don’t usually think twice about using words like to, in, on, or for, but in French, these tiny words carry a lot of weight, and they don’t always
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