Congratulations in French: 9 ways beyond “félicitations!”

If you’re looking for that perfect way to wish someone congratulations in French, look no further! Congratulations hold a special place at every gathering, whether it be for a major milestone like a graduation or Keep reading...

French words used in English: 20 French words you already know

You want to learn French but feel overwhelmed by all the new words? With so many French words used in English, you’ll be glad to see that the two languages have more similarities than you Keep reading...

Avoir meanings: To Have in French, and more

The French verb avoir is one of the most important words in the French language. You’re probably familiar with the common avoir meaning of to have, and probably know that it’s used as an auxiliary verb in Keep reading...

Avoir: Conjugation, Meaning, and Uses

The French verb avoir is the equivalent of the English verb to have. One of the most important verbs in the French language, avoir is used constantly in both spoken and written French. Becoming familiar with avoir Keep reading...

Happy Holidays in French: Let’s talk about the Christmas season!

With the holiday season upon us, you may be wondering how to say Happy Holidays in French to your Francophone friends and neighbors. Or maybe you’re traveling for the holidays to the sunny beaches in the south Keep reading...

Allons-y! Fun expressions to say Let’s Go! in French

One of the most common French expressions you’re likely to hear people use is the phrase Allons-y ! Generally speaking, this phrase means Let’s go! in French. It can be used in many different situations and Keep reading...

La famille: Let’s learn all the French family words

Do you want to learn the French family words? In this post we go through all the vocabulary for talking about family in French. We’ll start with words for the immediate family and extended family members, Keep reading...

Savoir vs Connaître: Get to know “to know” in French

You may know that there are two ways to say “to know” in French: you need to choose between savoir vs connaître. But how do you know which one to use? There are important differences between Keep reading...

Soccer in French: Let’s talk World Cup 2022!

Here in France, we are extremely excited about the upcoming World Cup in November.  There is no sport as popular as soccer in France, the sport known here as le foot. And every four years, Keep reading...

The Verb Être: Conjugation, Meaning, and Use

The French verb être is the equivalent of the English verb to be. Être is one of the most important verbs to learn, since it is used all the time in spoken and written French. In this Keep reading...