Category Archives for French vocabulary and expression
La Citrouille vs. Le Potiron: What’s the Difference?
Got questions about French language and culture? Every week on the Talk in French newsletter, I answer questions sent by readers. Here I’m sharing one that I answered a while ago, but it’s quite relevant at this time of the year. Let’s check out the question: « What is the difference between the two different words […]
Continue readingFrench Vocabulary: Autumn and Thanksgiving
Autumn in France. France in Fall. What could be more glorious? When the thick horde of tourists leave, schools reopen for la rentrée, and the leaves change to stunning colors, it’s officially autumn. Autumn (or fall) can be a perfect time to visit France (see Autumn in France: Where to Go?). But before you pack your […]
Continue reading22 Colorful But Fascinating French Insults When You Can’t Help Being Rude
The French belong to an extremely polite society, so there are plenty of ways in which you can unintentionally insult someone. While most of the time everyone goes to great lengths to avoid being offensive, how about those rare instances when you just want to be intentionally rude? Well, there are a lot of French […]
Continue reading12 Ways to Say Goodbye in French
Goodbyes are inevitable. Whether you’ll be away for a short time or for the long haul, there are different precise ways to express your goodbye. But how do you say goodbye in French? In this article, we’ll go through the different ways to do that. Quick Navigation How to Say Goodbye in French1. Au revoir. […]
Continue reading15 French Travel Phrases For Your Holiday in France [with Videos]
Planning to travel to France soon? These French travel phrases will surely come in handy! With just a few phrases, you can turn your holiday in France from good to terrific. A simple “bonjour” or “merci” will make a lot of difference, but with this list of phrases, you can turn it up a notch […]
Continue reading77 French Words and Phrases to Learn This Summer
The sun is shining brightly, the sky is blue, and everyone is in high spirits! Ahhh, summer is here! What better time to learn French words and phrases related to summer? Here in this article, let’s learn and review French vocabulary about the summer. The vocabulary list is divided into different parts which you can quickly […]
Continue reading10 Popular French Slang To Add to your Vocabulary (With Videos)
Every language has its own set of slang, and French is no different! To be able to truly blend in among native French speakers (as well as impress your French friends), you need to learn the freshest slang spoken everyday in regular French conversations. Quick Navigation 1. How to say Money in French slang 2. […]
Continue readingFrench Cheat Sheet: Basic French Questions and Answers
Need a quick cheat sheet to ask or answer questions in French? This handy list of basic survival French questions and answers is here to help! From greetings to asking for help, and their possible answers, you’ll never get lost in simple French conversations again! Feel free to jump to the different sections I. The […]
Continue reading14 French Expressions to Practice Today (with videos)
In any language, idioms are often a source of confusion and frustration for newbie learners. French is no different. But these little expressions are very useful to learn because they not only add spice to your conversations, they also help you sound more natural and closer to sounding like a native. The French have a […]
Continue readingHow to Make Polite Requests in French Using ‘Je Voudrais’
One of the most useful French phrases that beginners and travelers should learn is “je voudrais…”. This little phrase can be used when you’re out in restaurants ordering food or drinks, or in everyday conversations when you need to to ask for something or make a little polite request. In this lesson, you’ll learn how […]
Continue readingFrench Words and Phrases Related to Time and Duration
Let’s talk about TIME. There is a huge list of words and topics about time but today, we’ll be narrowing it down and only talk about French words and phrases related to time. If you are looking for a lesson on how to tell time in French, it’s another topic for another day. But you […]
Continue reading120 Common French Adverbs to Add to Your Vocabulary
Adverbs play a vital role in sentences. It modifies verbs and adjectives and adds the necessary detail to help you fully understand a certain conversation point.If you need a bit more of background on French adverbs, head over to this Simple Guide to French Adverbs to review what adverbs are, the different types, how they are formed, […]
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