Category Archives for French vocabulary and expression
Expressions 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. […]
Continue readingFrench vocabulary: Family/ friends
When do you use “la” and “le” in describing family and friends? It may be confusing at first but it really is as simple as ABC. “La” is used when the subject is female and “le” is used when the subject is male. The hip hop American slang “boo” was actually coined from the French […]
Continue readingFrench vocab: L’apparence et les conditions physiques (Physical appearance and conditions)
How do you call the nose, the hair, eyes, and other body parts in French? And what are some ways to describe it? Let’s review the basic list in this super easy vocabulary article!
Continue readingFrench vocabulary list: Le comportement humain (Human behavior)
Looking for more French words to add to your vocabulary bank? Today, we’ll take a look at a list of French words related to human behavior. You can also download this list in a PDF document that you can save on any device. To access the file, click on the yellow button below. Continue […]
Continue readingHow to Tell Time in French
Telling time in French could be a tad bit more complicated than in English. So okay, who am I kidding? It’s actually A LOT more complicated, in fact. First, French uses military time or the 24-hour clock for public use or official purposes, while the 12-hour clock is mostly used for personal consumption. In English, […]
Continue readingA Complete and Easy Guide to French Adjectives
French adjectives can be one of the most colorful parts of speech. But iIf you think you know enough about adjectives, you can check out this other article that contains a huge list of the most common adjectives. In case you need a little reminder of what adjectives are, here’s a quick run-through: No […]
Continue readingThe Easy Guide to French Numbers
Before you start to shudder at the thought of learning about numbers in French, don’t worry. There are no maths in here. We’ll only be talking about the most important and practical topics about numbers – the kind of things that you actually need to know, and the ones that are useful in […]
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