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French Vocabulary and Conversations: Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa
December is a time of celebration for a number of different cultures and religions around the world. This article will provide brief information and vocabulary about Christmas, Hanukkah, as well as Kwanzaa. It will also include realistic dialogues about these festivities. Table of Contents Christmas (Noël)Sample French Dialogue: ChristmasHanukkah (Hanoucca)Sample French Dialogue: HanukkahKwanzaa (La fête […]
Continue readingFrench Negotiation Vocabulary: Useful Phrases to Negotiate Successfully
Negotiating is an important skill to have, both in our everyday lives and also in business settings.It’s important therefore, to have the vocabulary to be able to negotiate in a wide variety of settings in French. Table of Contents French Negotiation VocabularyNegotiating in-depthAgreeing and DisagreeingAgreeingDisagreeing Negotiating for a better priceSIGN UP BELOW… AND GET INSTANT ACCESS TO […]
Continue readingHow are you feeling? How to Express Your Emotions in French
When someone greets you in any language, it’s almost impossible not to follow up with the question about how you’re feeling. It may be a bit awkward if you become silent after someone greets you with “Bonjour,” so it’s best to study up on letting people know how you feel.There are several ways to express […]
Continue reading15 Ways to Say “How are you?” In French
There are a number of different ways to ask someone “how are you?” in French. This article will give you 15 different ways to ask, ranging from formal to informal and colloquial expressions. Quick Navigation Comment allez-vous ? (How are you?)Comment ça va ? (How’s it going?)Ça va ? (How’s it going?)Vous allez bien ? […]
Continue reading200 True French Cognates (Vrais Amis) to Boost Your French Vocabulary
If English is your first language, chances are you’ve been using French your entire life. And we’re not talking about common phrases such as déjà vu and au revoir – we’re referring to actual words in both languages with the same spelling and meaning!There are approximately 1,700 French cognates, many of which are identical to […]
Continue readingFrench Vocabulary: At the Museum or Art Gallery
So you’re a fan of les arts? We’ve got the perfect French vocabulary for visiting an art museum or gallery. Visit the world-class museums in France and use these phrases to sound like a local and get a new appreciation for art! Quick Navigation Art in FranceAt the receptionTypes of ArtDescribing artFrench Museum Vocabulary Art in […]
Continue readingFrench Vocabulary for Online and Video Gaming
Gaming is one of the most popular trends around the world! With today’s online gameplay capabilities, it’s even possible that you’re competing with someone outside of your country.Did you know that gaming is an excellent opportunity for you to improve your language learning skills? There are tons of French vocabulary for online and video gaming. Whether […]
Continue readingFrench Vocabulary: Names of Diseases and Ailments in French
Health and sickness are a normal part of life – most of us just hope not to get sick while on vacation. If you find yourself in France and getting sick, we have the perfect vocabulary for you to communicate with the local doctors to get you back to full health in no time!We’ll explore […]
Continue readingFrench vocabulary: How to Say Different Nationalities and Countries in French
Today we’ll go through French vocabulary related to countries and nationalities. This article will help you properly introduce yourself and talk about nationalities and countries in French. Quick Navigation Some Quick RemindersFrench Vocabulary: The ContinentsFrench Vocabulary: Countries & NationalitiesConclusion Some Quick RemindersHere are some other things to consider when talking about continents, countries, and nationalities […]
Continue readingFrench Pick-up Lines that May or May Not Work But are Worth a Try
Pick-up lines are a dime a dozen and there all kinds of French pick-up lines as well. From the absolute charming to cheesy and quite bold, these pick-up lines may work for you with that lovely French accent of yours.Or you might fail miserably.Whatever the case is, there are all kinds that are worth trying […]
Continue readingEmergencies in France: what to do and what to say – A guide for tourists
Imagine yourself lounging in the Tuilerie garden, eating macarons, when disaster strikes… Nobody wants their time in France to be tainted by the memory of a bad situation, but emergencies can happen anywhere at any time. When you find yourself in a foreign country, it is better to be prepared for the worst-case scenario, no […]
Continue reading10 French Filler Words to Help You Sound Like a Native
Spoken French is, as should be expected, quite different from textbook French. The vocabulary French people use in everyday life is more colloquial. They tend to shorten words, their sentences are structured differently, and they also use many French filler words. Like “uh”, “right”, “like” and so on in English, those words fill silences during speech […]
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