Category Archives for Advanced Level
French Reflexive Verbs: 6 Things You Should Know
I can sense your reaction. It goes like this: French reflexive verbs? Say whaat? But fear not, we will change all that with a quick read. Before you know it, you’ll be quite knowledgeable about the topic (or not)—it all really depends on how interested you are. But anyway, let’s start.
Continue readingFrench Vocabulary: Cinema and Theater (Le Cinéma et le Théâtre)
Who doesn’t love the brilliance of French movies ? Well, not that many in fact. Getting exposed to French cinema and theater is quite an important part of learning the French language and culture. Not only will it help you practice your listening skills and pronunciation, it also gives you a broader understanding and a […]
Continue readingHow to Sound French: 12 Things You Need To Remember About Liaison
There is a huge line between sounding like an actual French speaker and sounding like you’re spewing gibberish. We call it liaisons. When done right, congratulations, you will actually sound French-y and coherent. But when used poorly, you will appear as an unintelligible, bumbling mess.
Continue readingSlang French Words and Phrases for Dining and Drinking
It’s party time! Whether you’re out for a cozy dinner with your French friends or hitting the town for a night of drinking, merriment, and a little bit of mischief, how would you like to be the life of the party by knowing exactly the right words to say? Sounds awesome? You bet it is! […]
Continue readingFrench subjunctive phrases: List of words and expressions
Looking to make some phrases using the French subjunctive? The list below might be useful for you. In a previous article, we have talked more lengthily about the French subjunctive. If you want to check that out, go here. The list on this article would serve as additional resources for you to appreciate the topic better, and make […]
Continue reading5 Things You Need To Know About the French Subjunctive
French subjunctive? What is it?? I can almost see the question marks hovering around your head right now. But no worries, this article will strive to replace those question marks with a huge light bulb that will make you go… To make things a lot easier for you, I have listed down five things that you […]
Continue reading48 Handy Slang Terms for A Night Out in France
Planning to go out and paint a French town red? Don’t get left in the gutter. Get down and dirty the French way! Here are some French slang words to help you describe people (the lovely French ladies and the ooh-la-la Frenchmen) and places in French. Quick Navigation French Slang to Describe PeopleFrench Slang to […]
Continue readingFrench Vocabulary: Life and Death
The words in this list are all about the different stages of life and living, words and phrases about the different aspects of death, and all the other useful vocabulary in relation to this topic. You can also get a copy of this vocabulary list in PDF format.
Continue readingFrench Vocabulary: Character and Personality
Looking for French vocabulary for character and personality? This article has it and more. Every individual has a unique personality. If you’re eager to describe someone’s personality and character using French, here are some words that you need to beef up your vocabulary. The list below contains all the words and expressions you can use to describe […]
Continue reading[NSFW] French vocab: Love/ SEX
How do you get attention from a Frenchman or Frenchwoman? By learning the language of love in French of course! What is the use of going to a nightclub in France when you don’t know the basic pick up lines? Or what text message can you send to your French girlfriend to tell her […]
Continue readingFrench Conditional Mood (Le Conditionnel): How does it work?
Let’s talk about le conditionnel. What is it and how does it work? Whether you are particularly aware of it or not, we often use the conditionals in our daily speech. The conditionals are both used the same way in English, as well as in French. But first, what exactly is it? In English we […]
Continue readingExpressions to Use When Complaining in French
Even if you are just going to France for a few days, it is advisable to learn some expressions on complaining, getting mad, and a few idioms that the French locals commonly use when talking to their friends. France is also about art and you should know there is an art to expressing your feelings. […]
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