Whether in French or in English, we use the passive voice when we want to talk about what happened without necessarily putting the emphasis on who carried out the action. In this post we’ll cover everything you need to know about the French passive voice, including how and when to use Keep reading...
Is French hard to learn? Let’s talk details
How hard is it to learn French, really? Whether you’re well on your way to learning French or you’ve just booked your first trip to Paris, the question of “is French hard to learn?” has likely crossed your mind at some point. For many, the immediate answer that jumps to Keep reading...
Venir French Conjugation: How to use the French verb for To Come
Venez nombreux (come one, come all!) to learn about the French verb venir! This verb is one of the most frequently used irregular verbs in the language and has a few different uses. It’s commonly translated as to come. In this post, we’ll introduce the various uses of venir in French, and then go Keep reading...
French texting abbreviations: The definitive guide
Communication between friends happens so much by text message nowadays, that each language has its own unique text lingo. For French learners and native speakers alike, understanding French texting abbreviations is an essential skill for keeping in touch through our ubiquitous instant messaging apps. So while our regular content here at Keep reading...
Bastille Day in France : La Fête Nationale !
If you’ve ever been in France in mid-July, you may have noticed boisterous celebrations and parades, not to mention more than the usual amount of French flags and fireworks. This is because Bastille Day, France’s national holiday, takes place on July 14th, or le 14 juillet. In this post, we’ll Keep reading...
How long does it take to learn French?
If you’re reading this post, it’s probably because you dream of being fluent in French one day. Maybe you want to learn French so you can wow at a dinner party, or effortlessly make friends on a terrasse overlooking the Seine. Perhaps you’re looking to sign a business deal, or Keep reading...
Le Conditionnel: How and when to use the French conditional mood
Life is full of uncertainties! This is precisely why you can be sure of one thing: you will often use le conditionnel in French. Usually translated to English using would, could, and should, the conditional is a French mood with both a present and a past tense. The primary use of le conditionnel is to talk Keep reading...
French stereotypes: What’s true and what’s not
Ah, the French! Elegant but snobbish; always sitting at a cafe with a cigarette between the lips while the country is on strike; eternal lovers of baguettes, cheeses, wine, and lovers… in bed, bien sûr. French stereotypes are quite plentiful! France has one of the populations that is the most afflicted by Keep reading...
French demonstrative pronouns: celui, celle, ceux, celles, ce, ceci, cela
Demonstrative pronouns are an essential part of the French language that help us avoid repetition by replacing nouns with more concise words. In this post we will look at the different categories of French demonstrative pronouns, including celui, celle, ceux, celles, ce, ceci, cela, as well as other variations. We Keep reading...
Past Participle French: A full guide to Le Participe Passé
The French past participle, called le participe passé, is an essential verb form that you will come across all the time in the French language. Past participle French is pretty similar to its English counterpart, where the past participle usually ends in –ed or –en. In French, past participles generally end in –é, Keep reading...