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LL - French Pronunciation of the Double L
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.
French Love Language - L'amour et l'amitié
If French is the language of love, what better language is there to express your love? Here are some key French words and phrases related to love, friendship, and special occasions, as well as some French terms of endearment, with sound files, and step-by-step intructions on how to say I love you in French.
OUIL / OUILL / OUILLE - French Pronunciation
Learn how to pronounce the letters OUIL, OUILL, and OUILLE in French with this detailed lesson and sound files.
UEIL - French Pronunciation of UEIL
Learn how to pronounce the letter combination UEIL in French with this lesson and sound files.
EUIL / EUILLE - French Pronunciation of EUIL and EUILLE
Learn how to pronounce the letter combinations EUIL and EUILLE in French with this lesson and sound files.
French Vowels - Voyelles françaises
A vowel is a sound that is pronounced through the mouth (and, in the case of nasal vowels, the nose) with no obstruction of the lips, tongue, or throat. There are a few general guidelines to keep in mind when pronouncing French vowels
U - French Pronunciation of U
Learn how to pronounce the letter U in French with this detailed lesson and sound files.
I - French Pronunciation of I
Learn how to pronounce the letter I in French with this detailed lesson and sound files.
EU - French Pronunciation of EU
Learn how to pronounce the letter combination EU in French with this detailed lesson and sound files.
UE - French Pronunciation of UE
Learn how to pronounce the letters UE in French with this detailed lesson and sound files.
UI - French Pronunciation of UI
Learn how to pronounce the letters UI in French with this detailed lesson and sound files.
L - French Pronunciation of L
Learn how to pronounce the letter L in French with this detailed lesson and sound files.
EI - French Pronunciation of EI
Learn how to pronounce the letter combination EI in French with this detailed lesson and sound files.
E - French Pronunciation of E
Learn how to pronounce the letter E in French with this detailed lesson and sound files.
La Haute Route, Switzerland
Practice your French listening comprehension with this low-intermediate level audio journal about a two-week hiking trip through the Swiss Alps.
Vouloir - French Expressions with Vouloir
Learn how to hold a grudge, only half want something, wish someone well, and more with this list of expressions with vouloir.
Dans cette étable - French Christmas Carol
Lyrics for Dans cette étable, a traditional French Christmas carol.
Rappeler - to call back; to recall, remember
Learn how to conjugate rappeler, a stem-changing French verb.
Coup - French Expressions with Coup
The French word coup literally refers to a "shock" or "blow" and is also used in many idiomatic expressions. Learn how to say whiplash, dirty trick, manna from heaven, and more with this list of expressions with coup.
O - French Pronunciation of O
Learn how to pronounce the letter O in French with this detailed lesson and sound files.
OU - French Pronunciation of OU
Learn how to pronounce the letters OU in French with this detailed lesson and sound files.
Je n'y suis pour rien
What does the idiomatic French expression je n'y suis pour rien mean and how is it used?
Avoir un cheveu sur la langue
What does the idiomatic French expression avoir un cheveu sur la langue mean and how is it used?
Refléter - to reflect
Learn how to conjugate refléter, a stem-changing French verb.
Régler - to settle, sort out; to regulate
Learn how to conjugate régler, a stem-changing French verb.