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updated 11 July 2013
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J - French Pronunciation
Lessons on French pronunciation: the letter J
"J'ai lui dit"
What's wrong with saying j'ai lui dit? Learn about this French mistake.
Le jardin des Tuileries
Learn about the famous Parisian park, le jardin des Tuileries, as you work on
your listening comprehension with this three-part discussion.
J'arrive
What does the French expression
j'arrive mean? Learn
all about it here.
"Je habite"
What's wrong with saying je habite? Learn about this French mistake.
"Je n'ai dit pas"
What's wrong with saying je n'ai dit pas? Learn about this French mistake.
J'en ai ras le bol !
The idiomatic French expression "j'en ai ras le bol" is analyzed and explained. Learn what it means, how to pronounce and use it, and more in this weekly feature.
J'en passe
What does the French expression
et j'en passe mean? Learn all about it here.
J'en peux plus
What does the French expression
j'en peux plus mean? Learn all about it here.
Je n'en reviens pas
What does the French expression je n'en reviens pas mean? Learn all about it here.
Je n'y peux rien
If you don't know this French expression, you can do something
about it: read my lesson on
Je n'y peux rien.
Je n'y suis pour rien
What does the French expression je n'y suis pour rien mean? Learn all about it here.
Jeopardy
It can be hard for teachers to keep their students interested and motivated.
Games can be an excellent way to learn, practice, and review French in
interesting and creative ways. Jeopardy, based on the American game show, is an
easy game because you don't need a lot of props.
"Je sais pas"
Is there anything wrong with saying je sais pas? Learn about this French (non) mistake.
"J'espère que tu sois"
What's wrong with this? Learn about this common French mistake.
"Je suis 25 ans"
What's wrong with saying je suis 25 ans? Learn about this French mistake.
"Je suis fini"
What's wrong with saying je suis plein? Learn about this French mistake.
"Je suis intéressé dans"
What's wrong with saying je suis intéressé dans? Learn about this
potential French mistake.
What's wrong with saying je suis lisant? Learn about this French mistake.
"Je suis plein"
What's wrong with saying je suis plein? Learn about this French mistake.
Jésus est né en Provence
Lyrics and translation for a traditional Provençal Christmas carol.
"Je te manque"
What's wrong with saying "je te manque" to mean "I miss you"? Learn about this French mistake.
Jeter
Conjugations for the French verb jeter (and other verbs that end in -eter).
Jeter la pierre
What does the French expression jeter la pierre mean? Learn all about it here.
"Je vais !"
What's wrong with saying je vais? Learn about this French mistake.
"Je veux que j'aie assez de
temps"
What's wrong with saying je veux que j'aie assez de temps? Learn about this French mistake.
Jewelry - French for Beginners
French for beginners: clothing vocabulary
Job Letters
Tips and formulas for writing commercial correspondence. French job applications require very formal language - find it here!
Jobs using French (or other language
skills)
There are many jobs available for people
who speak French - learn about them!
Jobs using French - Editor /
Proofreader
Put your French skills to work as an editor or proofreader.
Jobs using French - Foreign Service
The Foreign Service needs your language skills.
Jobs using French -
International Jobs
The sky is the limit!
Jobs using French - International
Organizations
Work in one of thousands of international organizations.
Jobs using French - Teacher
Share your French skills with others - become a teacher.
Jobs using French - Translator /
Interpreter
The ultimate jobs for language lovers.
Jobs using French - Travel / Tourism
/ Hospitality
You can use your French skills in the travel sector.
Job titles
Learn to say doctor, teacher, lawyer, and about 20 other job titles in French. Lesson includes sound files.
La Joconde
The Mona Lisa is sick. Learn more about the past, present, and future of this
famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci in this French listening comprehension
exercise.
Joindre
Conjugations for the French verb joindre
Joual defined
What is Joual?
All about Jouer
Jouer is a very common and useful regular -ER French verb. It means "to
play" both transitively and intransitively, and it needs different prepositions
depending on what exactly is being played.
Jour de la prise de la Bastille - Fête nationale française
Qu'est-ce que le jour de la prise de la Bastille ?
Le jour J
What does the French expression
le jour J mean? Learn all about it here.
Journal - French Project
There are any number of ways to practice French every
day, and one easy and interesting one is to keep a French journal. This project, which
can be done in class or independently, is fully adaptable for any level and
duration.
Journals
Professional and academic journals on French and francophonie
Journée internationale de la francophonie
Learn about this worldwide celebration.
Jour and Journée - French expressions
Here's a handy list of French expressions with jour and journée.
Jour vs Journée, Matin vs Matinée, Soir vs Soirée, An vs Année
There are two French words for year (an, année), day (jour, journée), morning (matin, matinée), and evening (soir, soirée). This lesson will teach you how to tell these confusing pairs apart.
Jours fériés
There are a lot of holidays in France, but only 11 public holidays (bank
holidays), called jours fériés in French. On jours fériés, public
servants and many public sector employees have the day off from work.
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K - French Pronunciation
Lessons on French pronunciation: the letter K
Keep a French Journal - French Project
There are any number of ways to practice French every
day, and one easy and interesting one is to keep a French journal. This project, which
can be done in class or independently, is fully adaptable for any level and
duration.
Kids - Educational French sites for kids
French learning links especially for kids
To Know - Connaître vs Savoir
What's the difference between the French verbs savoir and connaître?
Kwanzaa Vocabulary
Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration of African identity and culture throughout
the world, particularly in the United States. Despite its proximity to
Christmas, Kwanzaa is a cultural rather than religious holiday.
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L - French Pronunciation
Lessons on French pronunciation: the letter L
Là- French Prefix
The French prefix là- can be added to certain adverbs to mean "there" or "that."
Here is is the complete list
of expressions with là-.
-là - French suffix
The French suffix
-là literally
means "there" and can be added to nouns or demonstrative pronouns to
mean "that," "those," or "the former."
La Guinguette
La Guinguette is an online source of French news. Features range from politics
to culture and include a sound file, French transcript, and English translation.
Laisser
Laisser is a regular -er verb that means "to leave." It is also found in
numerous expressions and is commonly used as a semi-auxiliary as well as a
pronominal verb.
Laisser
- Expressions
The French verb laisser can mean "to leave," or it can mean one
of dozens of other things, depending on the idiomatic expression it's used
in. Learn to talk about leaving someone in the lurch, letting oneself go,
living for the day, making a good impression, allowing oneself to be
persuaded, and more with this lesson.
Lancer
Conjugations for the French verb lancer (and other -cer verbs)
Language in Morocco
A look at the languages spoken in Morocco: French, Arabic, English, Spanish....
Language Quiz, Part I
French language quiz, part I
Language Quiz, Part II
French language quiz, part II
Languages and Nationalities in French
As much as I would like to list every language and nationality in the world,
it's simply not possible, so here are some you should definitely recognize.
Lesson includes sound files.
Language Scrapbook Project
Language classes are as fun or as boring as the teacher and students make them.
Here is one idea for an interesting project for your students or for independent-study students looking to spice up their self-instruction. While this project is best suited for a long-term activity to be turned in at the end of the year, it can also be adapted for less time - whatever fits your schedule.
Largonji / Loucherbem / Louchébème - French Slang
Largonji, also called loucherbem or louchébème, is a
form of French slang that consists of playing around with syllables, much like pig Latin. It is a secret language that was invented by the
butchers of la Villette in Paris.
Laura K. Lawless - Biography of your French Language Guide
Biography of your guide to the About.com French Language site
Learn French
Learning French is an ongoing and involved process. You can't learn French
overnight, and you probably can't learn it entirely on your own, no matter how
many books and tapes you buy. What you can do is use resources like this site to
supplement your studies.
Learn French e-course
If you are interested in learning French or just finding out a little more about this beautiful language, my Learn French course will teach you the basics in seven days.
Learn French before going to France
If I go to France for a week, should I bother trying to learn any French?
Learn French Fast
There is no magic formula for learning a new language - it requires time,
energy, and patience. There are, however, some techniques which will make your
language study more efficient and thus help you to learn French more quickly.
Learners' Lore
Having a hard time with French? You're not the only one - read my collection of essays by those who have gone before you and lived to tell about it.
Learning French as an Adult
An article about learning French as an adult, by Alan R. Palmer
Learn French online
My free, 20-week French learning course is available as an online checklist
or a weekly newsletter. Whichever format you choose, you'll be presented with
basic French vocabulary,
pronunciation, and
grammar lessons in a logical study
order, with each week's lessons building upon previous topics. On each page, you will notice that there are many links, both within the lesson and at the end of it. Some of these links are part
of the course and some aren't, which can be confusing, so this article explains
the difference.
French Learning Software
Software can be an interesting addition to your language study. While not a
replacement for a teacher or conversation partner, software can help you improve
your listening and reading comprehension as well as learn vocabulary, grammar,
and even, thanks to speech recognition technology, pronunciation. If you're
looking for an interesting way to get more French practice and improve your
skills, check out my recommendations for French learning software.
To Leave - Partir,
S'en aller, Sortir, Quitter, Laisser
There are five verbs that mean to leave in
French - learn to tell them apart
Leçons et programmes scolaires français - French Lesson Plans and Curricula
Teaching resources: French lesson plans and curricula
La Légion d'honneur
La Légion d'honneur is a prestigious French order that decorates both
soldiers and civilians for outstanding achievements. Learn about the history and
evolution of the Legion of Honor in this listening comprehension exercise from
Champs-Élysées audiomagazine.
Lemon
Festival
Menton's citrus celebration brings tons of citrus and hundreds of thousands of
people to town every year.
Le Pen for Le Président
Le Pen = La Peine: A political earthquake rocks France as
racist Front National head Jean-Marie Le Pen wins the first round of the
presidential elections, beating out Lionel Jospin and his Parti socialiste. The
French have been quick to express their unhappiness.
Le Pen Is Out of Ink
After an exciting two weeks in France, starting with the shocking first-round
election results and followed by mass demonstrations,
Jacques Chirac soundly defeated Jean-Marie Le Pen in yesterday's second round of
presidential elections.
Lequel - French Pronoun
Lequel is arguably the most difficult French pronoun. In addition to the fact that
it belongs to two different categories of pronouns, lequel has to agree with its antecedent and contract with certain prepositions.
Learn everything you need to know about this troublesome pronoun with this
lesson.
Lesson Plans and Curricula
Teaching resources: French lesson plans and curricula
Letters to Santa in French
In the run-up to Christmas, it can be difficult to keep students interested
in French. Instead of fighting it, why not incorporate Christmas into the
classroom? One fun and easy way to do this is to write a letter to Santa.
Lever
Conjugations for the French verb lever (and similar verbs)
Lexicographie française - French Lexicography
Links to information about French lexicography
Liaisons
A liaison is the phenomenon whereby a normally silent consonant at the
end of a word is pronounced at the beginning of the word that follows it, and it
is part of the reason that French pronunciation and aural comprehension are so
difficult. This lesson includes plenty of sound files to help you master French
liaisons.
Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité
Learn about the French motto
Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité.
Librairies - French Bookstores
Shop for French books online at these great French bookstores.
Linguality - French
Book Club
Linguality was launched in May 2007 as a book club for French learners. Every
other month, contemporary French books are republished with an English
introduction, extensive English glossaries, and a French audio interview with
the author. Read my review of the book club and first selection.
Linguistics
French linguistics can be fascinating - if you're got that kind of personality. More advanced French speakers will enjoy learning about the structure and nature of the French language.
Linguistics - Branches
Links to the various branches of French linguistics
Lire
Conjugations for the French verb lire
Listening
Activities and resources to work on your French listening skills, as well as criteria used by various agencies to determine French proficiency.
Listening: Accents and variations
French varies from country to country and from region to region. Learn about and listen to some of
the accents you might encounter in France.
Listening: Simone de Beauvoir
Simone de Beauvoir was one of France's most beloved authors and an early French
feminist. Learn about her life and work in this listening comprehension exercise from
Champs-Élysées audiomagazine (read my review).
Listening exercises - top 15
There are over a hundred listening exercises on this site, ranging from simple
dialogues to in-depth listening comprehension exercises. The most visited
listening pages tend to be those that offer practical advice or discuss someone
or something famous. Here are the 15 most popular French listening exercises on
this site.
Listening Skills
Links to various criteria for rating your French listening skills.
Listening tips
This site includes dozens of French listening exercises for all levels, but
sometimes it's difficult to figure out the best way to use them. Should you
listen first, and then read the transcript, or is it ok to listen and read at
the same time? This
article offers ideas on how
to make the most of the listening exercises on this site as well
as your own audio tools.
Literacy
Links to resources and organizations related to French literacy.
Literary Tenses
You've heard of them, maybe even learned to recognize some of them, but just
what are literary tenses? This lesson explores where they are used, why to
avoid them, and what is lost when you do.
Literature
Francophone literature links and information
Literature Quiz
Test your knowledge of francophone literature
To Live - Habiter vs Vivre
The French verbs habiter and vivre both mean to live, but are used in
different circumstances. You won't be able to live with yourself if you
don't learn how to use them both.
Living Sentences
Some days students just aren't in the mood to learn, which can make French
classes frustrating for them as well as for the teacher. Playing games in French
is one technique that can help recapture students' interest while helping them
learn or review French. This game, called Living Sentences, is a fun way to
practice vocabulary and verbs.
Living in France
Many people dream of living in France, but relatively few are able to
make that dream come true. Share your stories of why and how you were
able to live in France.
Living + Working in France
Many people dream of living and possibly working in
France, but not many succeed in actually doing it. Just what is it that makes it
so difficult to live and work in France?
LKL's life story
If you missed my life story when I told it over the course of several months in
my newsletter, or if you just loved it so much that you want to read it again,
here it is, in French and English.
LL - French Pronunciation
In French, the double L is sometimes pronounced like an
L, and other times like a Y. How do you know when to pronounce it each way? This
lesson explains the general rules and the inevitable exceptions.
Locutions conjonctives - Conjunctive Phrases
A conjunctive phrase is a group of two or more words that functions as a
conjunction, such as afin que and parce que. Conjunctive phrases
usually end in que and are usually subordinating conjunctions.
La loi Evin
La loi Evin regulates the advertising of alcohol in France. Learn about
this law and the reasoning behind it in this listening comprehension exercise.
Long Stay Visa
If you want to live in France for an extended period of time, you need a visa de long séjour. I recently applied for one, and this article explains
everything I know about the process.
L'on vs On
On is the French impersonal subject pronoun, and normally shouldn't be preceded by l'
- neither the direct object nor the
definite article. However, if you've been studying French for a while,
particularly written French, you've probably seen l'on where you expected to find
on and wondered what that l' was doing there. Here's everything
you need to know.
Loucherbem / Louchébème / Largonji - French Slang
Largonji, also called loucherbem or louchébème, is a
form of French slang that consists of playing around with syllables, much like pig Latin. It is a secret language that was invented by the
butchers of la Villette in Paris.
Louisiana French Dialect
French-related regional languages and dialects in Louisiana
Love and Friendship - French for Beginners
French for beginners: love and friendship
L'un vs Un
What's the difference between un and l'un? Isn't the second one kind of
redundant? Learn about when and why to use l'un in place of un in this lesson.
Lune de miel
What does the French expression lune de miel mean? Learn all about it here.
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M - French Pronunciation
Lessons on French pronunciation: the letter M
Mâcher le
Moustique - French Classroom Game
Mâcher le moustique is a fun and easy game and a great way to review vocabulary or
grammar in any language class.
Machine Translation
French machine translation: online translators, software, etc.
Machine Translation - Online Translators
While
machine translation is an interesting concept and considerably cheaper and
faster than professional translators, the results are less exciting. This
article put the top four online translators to the test - see how they hold up
against one another and against a real person.
Magazines and Newspapers
Newspapers and magazines from the francophone world
Magazine Project
Give your students an assignment to create a French magazine, with articles and ads. While this project is best suited for a final project and can be used as the basis for an end-of-term presentation, it can also be adapted for less time - whatever fits your schedule.
French Magnetic Poetry
Magnetic poetry is a fun little tool you can use to learn and practice French. 500 magnets with words and parts of words help you to express yourself in a unique and creative way.
To Make
To make is a very general, very useful verb in English. Its French translations
vary wildly, so take a look at this lesson to learn how to translate various
meanings of "make" into French.
Make French Flash Cards
Studying endless lists of French vocabulary can get
tedious, which doesn't do language students - or their teachers - any good. One
way to make learning vocabulary more interesting and interactive is with the use
of flash cards. This article has information and tips on creating French flash
cards and putting them to good use.
Make a Mardi Gras Mask
Mardi Gras, which means "fat Tuesday" in French, is celebrated in
many francophone regions. Mardi Gras masks are a traditional part of this
annual celebration, and making them is a fun and very creative project.
Mal - French Expressions
The French word mal literally means "badly" or "wrong" and is also used in many
idiomatic expressions. Learn how to say headache, seasickness, work
hard, and more with this list of expressions with mal.
Manger
Conjugations for the French verb manger (and other verbs that end in -ger)
Manquer - To Miss
Learn all about the tricky French verb manquer - to miss.
Manquer - To Miss - Test
Test on the tricky French verb manquer - to miss.
Manquer d'air
What does the French expression manquer d'air mean? Learn all about it here.
Map of Toulouse
Use this map to follow me around in the
virtual tour of Toulouse.
Mardi Gras Vocabulary
Mardi gras is an annual celebration in many francophone countries. It's called le mardi gras (literally, "fat Tuesday") or le carnaval in French.
La Marseillaise - French National Anthem
Read the words and listen to the French national anthem - La Marseillaise
Math Vocabulary
Whether you're teaching math operations in French class, planning to study
math in a French school, or just interested in knowing French vocabulary from
a new domain, this list of French math vocabulary will help you on your way.
Matin and Matinée - French expressions
Here's a handy list of French expressions with matin and matinée.
Matin vs Matinée, Soir vs Soirée, An vs Année, Jour vs Journée
There are two French words for year (an, année), day (jour, journée), morning (matin, matinée), and evening (soir, soirée). This lesson will teach you how to tell these confusing pairs apart.
Mauvais - French Expressions
The French word mauvais literally means "bad" and is also used in many idiomatic expressions. Learn how to say mean trick, weed, ill repute, and more with this list of expressions with mauvais.
Mauvais vs Mal, Bon vs Bien
Learn all about these confusing pairs.
Meat and other foods - French for Beginners
French for beginners: meat and other foods
Media and Communciation
Learn French vocabulary related to media and communication, including
television, radio, internet, and snail mail.
To Meet - faire la connaissance de - rencontrer - se réunir - retrouver - rejoindre
Learn the difference between all of the French verbs that mean to meet: faire la connaissance de - rencontrer - se réunir - retrouver - rejoindre.
To Meet - faire la connaissance de - rencontrer - se réunir - retrouver - rejoindre - Test
Test on the French verbs that mean to meet: faire la connaissance de - rencontrer - se réunir - retrouver - rejoindre.
Meeting and Greeting in Morocco
A look at the the importance of meeting and greeting in Morocco.
Meilleur - French Expressions
The French word meilleur literally means "better" or "best" and is found in many idiomatic expressions. Learn how to say best wishes, cheaper, might makes right, and that's not all with this list of
expressions with meilleur.
Meilleur vs Mieux
Meilleur and mieux can be confusing to French students. Meilleur is the
comparative and superlative form of bon (good), while mieux is the comparative
and superlative form of bien (well). When translating into English, there is no
difference between meilleur and mieux, hence the confusion.
Même
The French word même can be an indefinite
adjective, indefinite pronoun, or adverb, and is also used in a number of expressions, making it an extremely versatile and useful French word.
Men's Clothing - French for Beginners
French for beginners: clothing vocabulary
Mentir
Conjugations for the French verb mentir
Menton's
Fête du Citron
Menton's citrus celebration brings tons of citrus and hundreds of thousands of
people to town every year.
Menu, How to Read
Reading the menu in a French restaurant can be a little tricky, and not just
due to language difficulties. There may be important differences between
restaurants in France and in your own country, including what food is offered
and how it is prepared. Here are some terms and tips to help you find your way
around a French menu.
Métro, boulot, dodo
What does the expression métro, boulot, dodo mean? Learn all about it here.
Mettre
Mettre, which means "to put," is one of the most common French verbs. It is
irregular in conjugation and is found in a number of idiomatic expressions.
Mettre and
Mise - Expressions
Idiomatic expressions must be memorized, since their meanings are often
impossible to decipher by translating the individual words. Learn dozens of
French expressions that contain mettre, se mettre, or mise.
Mettre de l'eau dans son vin
What does the French expression mettre de l'eau dans son vin mean? Learn all about it here.
Mettre le doigt
What does mettre le doigt mean in various French expressions? Learn all about it here.
Mettre les pieds dans le plat
What does the idiomatic French expression mettre les pieds dans le plat mean? Learn all about it here.
Mettre sa langue dans sa poche
What does the expression mettre sa langue dans sa poche mean? Learn all about it here.
Se mettre sur son trente et un
What does the French expression
se mettre sur son trente et un mean? Learn all about it here.
Michif defined
What is Michif?
Milan, Italy
I recently spent a few days in Milan, Italy - read about my adventures.
Minuit, chrétiens
Lyrics and translation of the traditional French Christmas carol Minuit, chrétiens.
To Miss - Manquer
Learn all about the tricky French verb manquer - to miss.
Mistakes - Beginning
When you start learning French, there's a lot to remember - new vocabulary, all
kinds of verb conjugations, strange spelling... just about everything is
different. It's normal to make mistakes, but it's in your best interest to try
to fix them as soon as possible. The longer you make the same mistake, the
harder it will be for you to get it right later on. With this in mind, this
article discusses ten of the most common French mistakes made by beginners, so
that you can fix these problems right from the beginning.
Mistakes - High-Intermediate
High-intermediate means your French is pretty good - you excel in everyday situations, and can even hold your own in long discussions, but there are still some issues that you can't seem to get the hang of, or that you simply don't remember five minutes after looking them up. I've found that reading several explanations of the same issue can help cement understanding of these sticky issues, so here are ten of the most common high-intermediate French mistakes with links to my lessons - maybe this time it will finally make sense.
Mistakes - Intermediate
After learning French for a while, whether in a class or on your own, you've
probably found that there are some things you just can't figure out how to say,
or that people are always correcting you on. These may be issues that you
haven't been taught yet, or concepts that you've studied but just don't get. As
an intermediate French speaker, you still have plenty of time to fix these
mistakes before they fossilize in your mind. Here are ten of the most common
intermediate-level French mistakes with links to lessons.
Mistakes and Difficulties -
Pronunciation
Many students find that pronunciation is the hardest part of learning French. The new sounds, the silent letters, the liaisons... they all combine to make speaking French very tricky. By listening to French as much as possible, and by studying and practicing the pronunciation aspects that you find most difficult, you can do a lot to improve your pronunciation. Here is a list of the top French pronunciation difficulties and mistakes, with links to detailed lessons and sound files.
Mistake of the Week
Mistakes will always be made in French, and now you can learn from them. In this
feature, I analyze and explain a different French mistake every week.
Mistake of the Week Quiz
If you've been following the mistake of the week, there are 20 mistakes you should never make again. Take this quiz to see how well you've mastered these common French mistakes.
Mitterrand
January 2006 marked the 10-year anniversary of the death of François Mitterrand, the first and so far only socialist president of
France. Learn about Mitterrand and some of the people who loved him in this
listening comprehension exercise.
Mnemonic être verbs
There are certain French verbs which require être as the auxiliary
verb in the passé composé, and students sometimes have a hard time
remembering them. You will eventually know instinctively which verbs take être,
but in the meantime, you might want to try one of these mnemonic devices.
Modal Verbs
Modal verbs, also called modal auxiliaries or simply modals, are unconjugated English verbs which express the mood
of a verb, such as ability, possibility, condition, and necessity. French does not have modal verbs, which can make it difficult to translate them.
There are ten common English modal verbs: can, must, should....
Moi non plus
What does the French expression
moi non plus mean? Learn all about it here.
"Le moment quand..."
What's wrong with saying le moment quand...? Learn about this French mistake.
Mona Lisa
The Mona Lisa is sick. Learn more about the past, present, and future of this
famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci in this French listening comprehension
exercise.
Mon
beau sapin
"Mon beau sapin" is the French version of "O Christmas Tree."
Monter - Expressions
Monter literally means to go up, and has various additional meanings and is used
in a number of idiomatic expressions relating to transportation and all kinds of
literal and figurative upward movement.
Mood
Mood refers to the verb forms that express the attitude of the speaker toward the action/state of the verb - how
likely or factual the statement is. The French language has six moods - learn 'em all!
:-)
Money + Banking Vocabulary
A basic introduction to French vocabulary related to money and banking, with
links to more detailed sources.
Monolingual dictionaries
Once you're at least an intermediate student of French, you
need to think about investing in a monolingual (French-only) dictionary. While
bilingual dictionaries are a great tool, they can have discrepancies, both major
and minor. Their main weakness is in offering words that are no longer used.
Using a French-only dictionary is much less risky, although still not perfect -
asking a few native speakers is the best way to determine the appropriateness of
any given word.
Monolingual French Dictionaries
Online monolingual French dictionaries
Montreux and Interlaken, Switzerland
I recently spent a couple of days in Montreux and Interlaken, Switzerland - read about my adventures.
Mood Vocabulary
A list of some common French adjectives related to
mood. There's also a link to expressions related to mood and health.
Moroccan Culture Series
A series of articles on Moroccan culture, from the perspective of an American in Casablanca.
Moroccan Culture Series: Alcohol
Although alcohol is forbidden in Islam, it is widely available in Casablanca and other Moroccan cities. Learn about how alcohol is viewed and consumed here in Casablanca.
Moroccan Culture Series: Election Night Extravaganza
Read about the American Consulate General's Election Night Extravaganza in Casablanca.
Moroccan Culture Series: First Impressions
I'm an American living in Morocco - read about my first impressions of Casablanca.
Moroccan
Culture Series: Henna
Henna is a plant used in Morocco and many other countries/cultures to dye
the skin in intricate patterns, sometimes called temporary tattoos. I recently got my hands hennaed and took pictures of the process.
Moroccan Culture Series:
Hospitality
Moroccans are extremely friendly and hospitable, and I think that they are
the most generous people I've ever met.
Moroccan
Culture Series: Islam in Morocco
A look at Islam in Morocco
Moroccan Culture Series: Islam -
Ramadan
What is Ramadan?
Moroccan Culture Series: Language
A look at the languages spoken in Morocco: French, Arabic, English, Spanish....
Moroccan Culture Series: Meeting and Greeting
A look at the the importance of meeting and greeting in Morocco.
Moroccan Culture Series: Ramadan
in Morocco
How is Ramadan celebrated in Morocco?
Moroccan
Culture Series: Religion - Islam
A look at the religion practiced in Morocco
Moroccan Culture
Series: Transportation
Read about our adventure with local and inter-city travel.
Moroccan Culture Series:
Views on Americans
The atrocities committed in New York and Washington, D.C. on 11 September
2001 inspired me to think about Moroccan perceptions of the United States and its people. This article discusses not only reaction to the terrorism, but also historical and personal perspectives on Americans.
Moroccan women and the new family code
A new family code, introduced by king Mohammed VI in October 2003 and
unanimously adopted by parliament in February, puts Moroccan women on equal
footing with men in regard to marriage and children.
Morphologie française - French Morphology
Learn all about French morphology
Most Common French Words
What are the most common French words? Here are the top 100, with links to
lessons.
Most Common French
Phrases
Take a look at this list to learn some of the most useful and common French
phrases, with links to more detailed information and sound files.
Mot du Jour - French Word of the Day
A new French word every day, with pronunciation, examples of usage, and related words.
Mot du jour Tips
If you visit the Mot du jour page every weekday, you're well on your way to
increasing your French vocabulary, but what can you do to retain all of
those new words? Here is a collection of tips and tricks from other Mot du
jour lovers.
Mot du jour Top 25
The Mot du jour is one of the most popular features on my site. Obviously, I
try to choose French words that are both common and useful, but some choices are
a lot more successful than others. Once in a while I hit on such a good word
that it continues to get heavy traffic months after it has been featured.
Whether you use the Mot du jour regularly or not, you should check out these 25
words.
French Crossword Puzzles - Mots
fléchés?
Mots fléchés are French crossword puzzles which provide clues within the puzzle itself, rather than in a list on the side. You can print out free mots fléchés to get a bit of challenging - and fun! - French practice every day.
Moudre
Conjugations for the French verb moudre
Mourir
Conjugations for the French verb mourir
Movies - Comedy
A selection of French comedies.
Movies - Romantic
A selection of French children's movies.
French Movie Vocabulary
Whether you love attending film festivals, watching movies, or just reading reviews, you'll want to learn some French vocabulary related to movies.
Multi-Level Classes
Budget cuts and low interest in language are always bad news for French
teachers, and one common solution is to combine
different levels of French classes, particularly levels 3 and 4. While
this is fine for the school budget, it can be very tricky for French teachers to
meet the needs of both levels. Here are some ideas to keep your sanity while
making the class interesting for your students.
Multilingual Dictionaries
French bilingual and multilingual dictionaries
Music
Listen to francophone music online or just learn more about it with this eclectic collection of musical resources.
Music Lingua
Music Lingua is a music-based French program for kids up to age 8 - read my review.
