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...
Physical traits in French: 101 French words to describe someone
Have you ever wondered how to describe yourself in French? Look no further! In this post, we’ll explore the art of describing physical traits in French, from useful verbs to expressive adjectives. Especially when talking about others, be sure to keep cultural and societal conventions in mind when describing physical Keep reading...
When to use subjunctive French: A beginner’s guide to Le Subjonctif
Ah, the infamous French subjunctive! French learners and native speakers alike have a certain difficulty knowing exactly when to use subjunctive French, so this verb mood has quite the reputation. It’s not that complicated though! At its core, the French subjunctive is known as a verbal mood that is used Keep reading...
I love you in French, let me count the ways!
Many will agree that French is the language of love. Most will agree that Paris is the city of love. So what could be more romantic than hearing or uttering I love you in French? In this post we’ll learn how to say I love you in French, along with numerous variations. Keep reading...
French punctuation marks: Every symbol, explained
At first glance, French punctuation appears similar to English. Unfortunately, the assumption that punctuation is the same in both languages only holds true for a handful of French punctuation marks. In this post, we’ll answer the age-old question: why do the French put a space before punctuation marks? We will determine Keep reading...
Y and En in French: How to use these unique pronouns
Y and en are two French pronouns that don’t translate very well from English. They both replace a noun or a clause in a sentence. Aside from the obvious English translations of there for y and some for en, there are tricks to knowing when to use which pronoun. In this post we’ll examine both Keep reading...
How to say Please in French: 10 alternatives to S’il vous plaît
When learning any language, the word please is one of the first important words on everyone’s list, alongside thank you and hello. This hardworking word serves a multitude of purposes: it is used to be polite, to make requests, to soften direct orders, and to express acceptance. Especially with the varying Keep reading...