The French verbs parler à ou parler de can both be translated as “to speak” in English, but they are used in different contexts and have distinct meanings.
Category Archives: A2 LEVEL FRENCH LESSONS
Penser À ou Penser DE
The French verbs penser à ou penser de can both be translated as “to think” in English, but they are used in different contexts and have distinct meanings. The prepositions à and de play an important role in deciding when to use the pronouns Y and EN.
French Prepositions À and DE
Stay in the loop with the latest slang and acronyms used in French text messages and in chatting. French can be formal and proper, and it can also be super casual and slangy, especially French texting abbreviations.
French Verbs Followed By DE + Infinitive
This lesson is about some very common French verbs followed by DE + infinitive. The little two letter word DE is very important! Take note of it every time you see it! Watch my video lesson and download your free lesson guide.
Réussir vs Réussir à
Réussir vs Réussir à: The French verb réussir can be used with or without the preposition à, depending on the context and the structure of the sentence. This verb has many different meanings that don’t always directly translate to English.
Beaucoup De ou Beaucoup Des
In French, expressions of quantity are almost always followed by de or d’. We do this with all kinds of quantities, and it doesn’t matter if the noun that follows is plural, singular, masculine or feminine. However, sometimes we need to ask the question: Beaucoup de ou beaucoup des? There are certain situations that call for expressions of quantity to be followed by des, du, de la, or d’.
The verb “apporter” means “to bring” and is used when you are carrying something toward the place where you are currently located. For example, you would use “apporter” when bringing a book to the living room or bringing a gift to a party.
On the other hand, “emporter” means “to take away” and is used when you are carrying something from the place where you are currently located. For instance, you would use “emporter” when taking a sandwich to go or taking your belongings from a hotel room.
French Double Pronouns Order
How to use French double pronouns in the present tense, passé composé, and futur simple, with and without negation. Includes chart and video lesson.
Revenir – Venir – Rentrer
The French verbs revenir, venir, rentrer are used to express different forms of movement or arrival. When followed by prepositions like “de,” “du,” or “des,” they indicate the origin or departure point of the action.
French Texting Abbreviations
Stay in the loop with the latest slang and acronyms used in French text messages and in chatting. French can be formal and proper, and it can also be super casual and slangy, especially French texting abbreviations.
French Verbs Apporter Emporter
Are you confused about when to use the French verbs “apporter” and “emporter”? These two verbs may seem similar, but they actually have distinct meanings and usage. Let’s clear up the confusion!
The verb “apporter” means “to bring” and is used when you are carrying something toward the place where you are currently located. For example, you would use “apporter” when bringing a book to the living room or bringing a gift to a party.
On the other hand, “emporter” means “to take away” and is used when you are carrying something from the place where you are currently located. For instance, you would use “emporter” when taking a sandwich to go or taking your belongings from a hotel room.
