Selon is a versatile French word that can take a handful of English translations. In French, selon is used in several contexts, each with its own subtle nuances. Today we’ll take a close look at all the Keep reading...
Pas Mal in French: The subtleties of every meaning
What does pas mal mean in French? This little expression packs a whole lot of meaning in a tiny package, with plenty of nuances depending on how it’s used. It might seem easy to just think Keep reading...
School Supplies in French: Get ready for La Rentrée!
When learning French, expanding your vocabulary in everyday situations is key. For students and learners alike, knowing how to discuss school supplies in French is essential. This blog post will guide you through the vocabulary Keep reading...
Tant in French: All its different meanings and uses
In French, tant is one of those words that has a multitude of meanings depending on the context. Since there’s no single tant definition, the focus of today’s post is on all the ways that we can Keep reading...
To Remember in French: Se souvenir vs Se rappeler, and more
How do you say remember in French? Today we’ll cover the essential verbs that express the concept of remembering in French. The most important of these are the two reflexive verbs se rappeler and se souvenir, which are Keep reading...
Sentir conjugation in French, with tips for every tense
Sentir, meaning both to smell and to feel in French, is a very common irregular verb. Today we’ll present every sentir conjugation French has, in every tense. First we’ll conjugate sentir in all of the simple tenses of Keep reading...
Ordinal numbers in French: A simple guide
How do you say first, second, and third in French? Luckily for English speakers, ordinal numbers in French are actually quite easy! Almost every number just follows the same format: we just add -ième, with Keep reading...
Bonjour Mon Ami ! 12 ways to say Friend in French
Making French-speaking friends throughout your language learning journey is an excellent way to build in language practice that doesn’t feel like practice. But how do you refer to these friends in French? In this post, Keep reading...
An vs Année, Jour vs Journée, and Nuit vs Nuitée: Subtle French word pairs
Navigating the subtleties of a new language can be a fascinating journey. In French, certain word pairs carry nuanced differences that can significantly impact the meaning of a sentence. In today’s post we’ll explore three Keep reading...
Bonjour: Meaning in English, history, and uses
What does bonjour mean in French? In today’s post we’ll focus entirely on bonjour, which is the most common greeting in the language. We’ll cover the standard bonjour meaning in French, its translations, and some history of Keep reading...