In French, we need to choose between two auxiliary verbs when conjugating in the compound tenses. While most verbs use avoir, a distinct group of verbs, loosely known as the French verbs of movement, take the auxiliary verb être. In today’s post, we focus on these French être verbs. Once we Keep reading...
Voir Conjugation: Every tense for Voir and its derivatives
Voir, the French verb for to see, is one of the most important verbs in the language, so it’s vital to know how to conjugate it properly. Since voir is an irregular verb, several of its conjugations need to be learned outright. In this post we’ll go over every voir conjugation so Keep reading...
Regular French IR Verb Conjugation: Every tense and ending
From a big-picture perspective, French verb conjugation is actually relatively straightforward because there are just three main sets of conjugations to learn: -er, -ir, and -re verbs. Today’s post will cover every tense and ending for regular French ir verb conjugation, covering the French verbs in the second group. This post is Keep reading...
Regular French ER Verb Conjugation: Every tense and ending
When it comes to French verb conjugation, there are really just three main sets of conjugations. These correspond to the three verb groups, which we can roughly divide into -er, -ir, and -re verbs. In today’s post we present the full French er verb conjugation charts for regular verbs in this Keep reading...
Basic French words and phrases: Essential survival vocab for beginners
Are you a total beginner in French, and you’re about to find yourself surrounded by French speakers? This post is designed for you, since we present some of the absolute fundamental vocabulary for getting by in the language. We’ll introduce over 100 basic French words, broken down into categories so you Keep reading...
Vivre vs Habiter: The two unique words for To Live in French
In French, we have two distinct verbs for to live: vivre and habiter. So while these two words are indeed similar enough to have the same English translation, their meanings are still different enough to keep them clear. In this post we’ll introduce both of these verbs for to live in Keep reading...
How to Order Food in French: Essential French Restaurant Phrases
French cuisine is famous around the world, so any trip to France wouldn’t be complete without hitting a few restaurants. Knowing how to order food in French is bound to come in handy, even on the shortest trips! We’ve prepared this simple guide of essential French restaurant phrases to help you get Keep reading...
Tout vs Tous: How and when to use Tout in French
You hear them a hundred times a day, yet distinguishing between tout vs tous is not an easy task. These two words are homophones, meaning they have the same pronunciation: /tu/. While they sometimes express the same idea, which is generally the equivalent of all in English, tout and tous can also be used to Keep reading...
Body Parts in French 101: The Complete Guide
Learning the body parts in French is incredibly useful, from the doctor’s office to giving someone a compliment. In this post, we’ll explore vocabulary for all of the different parts of the body in French, from the head (la tête) to the toes (les orteilles). Remember that all nouns have Keep reading...
French love quotes: 30 sweet sayings about love
French literature is a treasure trove of quotes on love, so in today’s post we put the spotlight on some of the best French love quotes we could find. Not all French stereotypes are accurate, but French isn’t dubbed the language of love for nothing. The language itself is romantic to read Keep reading...