French Language: Most Popular Articles
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French Proficiency Test
Test your French with this beginning-level French proficiency test.
Test your French with this beginning-level French proficiency test.
Quiz on Confusing French Pairs
Test yourself on confusing French pairs.: sans serif font confusing french pairs document url body background background color
Test yourself on confusing French pairs.: sans serif font confusing french pairs document url body background background color
Être - to be
Learn how to conjugate être, an irregular -re French verb.
Learn how to conjugate être, an irregular -re French verb.
French Verb Conjugator
Use this French verb conjugator to conjugate any French verb.
Use this French verb conjugator to conjugate any French verb.
Avoir - to have
Learn how to conjugate avoir, an irregular -ir French verb.
Learn how to conjugate avoir, an irregular -ir French verb.
Faire - to do, make
Learn how to conjugate faire, an irregular -re French verb.
Learn how to conjugate faire, an irregular -re French verb.
Aller - to go
Learn how to conjugate aller, an irregular -er French verb.
Learn how to conjugate aller, an irregular -er French verb.
French Past Tenses - Passé composé vs...
A quiz on the sometimes tricky distinction between le passé composé and l'imparfait
A quiz on the sometimes tricky distinction between le passé composé and l'imparfait
French Numbers - Nombres
Learn to count in French with French cardinal numbers.
Learn to count in French with French cardinal numbers.
How to Type French Accents
You can type accented characters with ALT codes, which use the ALT key and a 3 or 4 digit code. Page 7.
You can type accented characters with ALT codes, which use the ALT key and a 3 or 4 digit code. Page 7.
Venir - to come
Learn how to conjugate venir, an irregular French verb.
Learn how to conjugate venir, an irregular French verb.
Vouloir - to want
Learn how to conjugate vouloir, an irregular -ir French verb.
Learn how to conjugate vouloir, an irregular -ir French verb.
French First Names for Girls
Looking for a name to use in French class, or inspiration for naming your baby? This list includes more than 100 common French names for girls, along with their pronunciation, English equivalents, and literal meaning. Page 3.
Looking for a name to use in French class, or inspiration for naming your baby? This list includes more than 100 common French names for girls, along with their pronunciation, English equivalents, and literal meaning. Page 3.
Pouvoir - can, to be able
Learn how to conjugate pouvoir, an irregular -ir French verb.
Learn how to conjugate pouvoir, an irregular -ir French verb.
Prendre - to take
Learn how to conjugate prendre, an irregular -re French verb.
Learn how to conjugate prendre, an irregular -re French verb.
Passé composé - French Compound Past...
The passé composé is the most common French past tense, often used in conjunction with the imperfect (imparfait) and used to express actions completed in the past.
The passé composé is the most common French past tense, often used in conjunction with the imperfect (imparfait) and used to express actions completed in the past.
Most Common French Words - Top 100 French Words
What are the most common French words?
What are the most common French words?
French Numbers Quiz
Learn to count in French with French cardinal numbers.
Learn to count in French with French cardinal numbers.
Devoir - must, to have to; to owe
Learn how to conjugate devoir, an irregular -ir French verb.
Learn how to conjugate devoir, an irregular -ir French verb.
French Regular -ER Verbs
Regular -er verbs, that is, verbs that end in -er, are the largest category of French verbs. Thousands of regular French -er verbs are conjugated according to the same pattern, so once you've learned the rules of conjugation for regular -er verbs, you'll be able to conjugate all of them.
Regular -er verbs, that is, verbs that end in -er, are the largest category of French verbs. Thousands of regular French -er verbs are conjugated according to the same pattern, so once you've learned the rules of conjugation for regular -er verbs, you'll be able to conjugate all of them.
Voir - to see
Learn how to conjugate voir, an irregular -ir French verb.
Learn how to conjugate voir, an irregular -ir French verb.
Subjunctive or Indicative? French Quiz
Do you know when to use the French subjunctive? Find out with this online quiz.
Do you know when to use the French subjunctive? Find out with this online quiz.
Bon gré mal gré
Like it or not, you should know how to use the French expression bon gré mal gré.
Like it or not, you should know how to use the French expression bon gré mal gré.
French Direct Object Pronouns - Pronoms objets...
Quiz on French direct objects: direct object pronouns sans serif font document url french test body background
Quiz on French direct objects: direct object pronouns sans serif font document url french test body background
French First Names for Boys
Looking for a name to use in French class, or inspiration for naming your baby? This list includes more than 100 common French names for boys, along with their pronunciation, English equivalents, and literal meaning. Page 2.
Looking for a name to use in French class, or inspiration for naming your baby? This list includes more than 100 common French names for boys, along with their pronunciation, English equivalents, and literal meaning. Page 2.
French Articles - Articles français
Test yourself on French definite, indefinite, and partitive articles
Test yourself on French definite, indefinite, and partitive articles
French Alphabet - Alphabet français
French for beginners: learn the French alphabet
French for beginners: learn the French alphabet
Savoir - to know
Learn how to conjugate savoir, an irregular -ir French verb.
Learn how to conjugate savoir, an irregular -ir French verb.
Imperfect - French Past Tense
The French imperfect (imparfait) is a descriptive past tense which indicates an ongoing state of being or a repeated or incomplete action.
The French imperfect (imparfait) is a descriptive past tense which indicates an ongoing state of being or a repeated or incomplete action.
Avoir, Être, Faire
The irreglar French verbs avoir (to have), être (to be), and faire (to do/make) are the most important French verbs. They are used in some of the ways that we use them in English as well as in many expressions.
The irreglar French verbs avoir (to have), être (to be), and faire (to do/make) are the most important French verbs. They are used in some of the ways that we use them in English as well as in many expressions.
Quiz: Are you a Francophile?
Are you a Francophile? Take this quiz to find out if you are a Francophile.
Are you a Francophile? Take this quiz to find out if you are a Francophile.
French Relative Pronouns - Pronoms relatifs -...
Test on the French relative pronouns qui, que, dont, and où.
Test on the French relative pronouns qui, que, dont, and où.
French Regular -IR Verbs
Regular -IR verbs, that is, verbs that end in -IR, are the second largest category of French verbs. Hundreds of regular French -IR verbs are conjugated according to the same pattern, so once you've learned the rules of conjugation for regular -IR verbs, you'll be able to conjugate all of them.
Regular -IR verbs, that is, verbs that end in -IR, are the second largest category of French verbs. Hundreds of regular French -IR verbs are conjugated according to the same pattern, so once you've learned the rules of conjugation for regular -IR verbs, you'll be able to conjugate all of them.
French Greetings - Learn how to greet people in...
Beginning French: test yourself on French greetings.
Beginning French: test yourself on French greetings.
Être Verbs - Mnemonic Devices
If you can't remember which French verbs need être in the compound tenses, you might want to try a mnemonic device, such as Dr and Mrs Vandertramp. Page 2.
If you can't remember which French verbs need être in the compound tenses, you might want to try a mnemonic device, such as Dr and Mrs Vandertramp. Page 2.
French Numbers - Listen and Repeat
Practice French numbers with sound files and random number generators.
Practice French numbers with sound files and random number generators.
French Regular -RE Verbs
Regular -RE verbs, that is, verbs that end in -RE, are a small category of French verbs which are conjugated according to the same pattern. Once you've learned the rules of conjugation for regular -RE verbs, you'll be able to conjugate all of them.
Regular -RE verbs, that is, verbs that end in -RE, are a small category of French verbs which are conjugated according to the same pattern. Once you've learned the rules of conjugation for regular -RE verbs, you'll be able to conjugate all of them.
Dire - to say, tell
Learn how to conjugate dire, an irregular -re French verb.
Learn how to conjugate dire, an irregular -re French verb.
French Greetings - Les Salutations
Learn how to say hello, hi, how are you, and other ways to greet people in French.
Learn how to say hello, hi, how are you, and other ways to greet people in French.
De vs Du, De la, Des - French Prepositions and...
Test yourself on using de by itself vs when to use du, de la, or des.
Test yourself on using de by itself vs when to use du, de la, or des.
Y and En - French Adverbial Pronouns Y and En -...
Lesson and quiz on the French adverbial pronouns y and en
Lesson and quiz on the French adverbial pronouns y and en
French Calendar Vocabulary
Memorize this French calendar vocabulary so that you can talk about the day of the week and the date in French.
Memorize this French calendar vocabulary so that you can talk about the day of the week and the date in French.
French Words and Expressions in English
The English language has borrowed a great number of French words and expressions. Some of this vocabulary has been so completely absorbed by English that speakers might not realize its origins, whille other words and expressions have retained their Frenchness - a certain je ne sais quoi which speakers tend to be much more aware of. Here are some French words and expressions which are commonly used in English. Page 2.
The English language has borrowed a great number of French words and expressions. Some of this vocabulary has been so completely absorbed by English that speakers might not realize its origins, whille other words and expressions have retained their Frenchness - a certain je ne sais quoi which speakers tend to be much more aware of. Here are some French words and expressions which are commonly used in English. Page 2.
How to say "I love you" in French
They say that French is the language of love, so you'd better know how to say I love you! Check out this sound file and step-by-step instructions to learn how to say I love you in French. Page 3.
They say that French is the language of love, so you'd better know how to say I love you! Check out this sound file and step-by-step instructions to learn how to say I love you in French. Page 3.
Mettre - to put
Learn how to conjugate mettre, an irregular -re French verb.
Learn how to conjugate mettre, an irregular -re French verb.
Top French Verbs
Test on conjugations for the top 10 French verbs.: sans serif font french verb conjugations french verbs document url body background
Test on conjugations for the top 10 French verbs.: sans serif font french verb conjugations french verbs document url body background
French Colors - French for Beginners
French for beginners: learn how to say the colors in French
French for beginners: learn how to say the colors in French
Parts of the Body - French Vocabulary
French for beginners: the body: sans serif font french vocabulary document url french test body background
French for beginners: the body: sans serif font french vocabulary document url french test body background
Essential French - French for Beginners
Test on essential French vocabulary and phrases like do you speak English, yes, no, and I don't know.
Test on essential French vocabulary and phrases like do you speak English, yes, no, and I don't know.
French Possessive Adjectives - Adjectifs...
Possessive adjectives are the words used in place of articles to indicate to whom or to what something belongs. French possessive adjectives are used similarly to English possessive adjectives, but there are some differences in form.
Possessive adjectives are the words used in place of articles to indicate to whom or to what something belongs. French possessive adjectives are used similarly to English possessive adjectives, but there are some differences in form.
French Accents
What are the French accents and how do you use them?
What are the French accents and how do you use them?
Partir - to leave
Learn how to conjugate partir, an irregular -ir French verb.
Learn how to conjugate partir, an irregular -ir French verb.
French Subjunctive - Subjonctif
The subjunctive mood is used to express actions or ideas which are subjective or otherwise uncertain: will/wanting, emotion, doubt, possibility, necessity, judgment. It is nearly always found in dependent clauses introduced by que or qui, and the subjects of the dependent and main clauses are usually different.
The subjunctive mood is used to express actions or ideas which are subjective or otherwise uncertain: will/wanting, emotion, doubt, possibility, necessity, judgment. It is nearly always found in dependent clauses introduced by que or qui, and the subjects of the dependent and main clauses are usually different.
Most Common French Phrases
Learn the most useful and common French phrases.
Learn the most useful and common French phrases.
Ãtre, Avoir, Faire - Test on "To Be" in French
Test on translating 'to be' into French.: sans serif font document url body background background color pairs
Test on translating 'to be' into French.: sans serif font document url body background background color pairs
Connaître - to know, be familiar with
Learn how to conjugate connaître, an irregular -re French verb.
Learn how to conjugate connaître, an irregular -re French verb.
French Audio Dictionary
French Audio Dictionary with 2,500 French words and expressions.
French Audio Dictionary with 2,500 French words and expressions.
Lire - to read
Learn how to conjugate lire, an irregular -re French verb.
Learn how to conjugate lire, an irregular -re French verb.
Sortir - to go out
Learn how to conjugate sortir, an irregular -ir French verb.
Learn how to conjugate sortir, an irregular -ir French verb.
French Colors - Beginning French Test
French for beginners: test on French colors: sans serif font french test document url body background background color
French for beginners: test on French colors: sans serif font french test document url body background background color
French Food Vocabulary - French Test
French for beginners: test on French food: sans serif font food vocabulary french test document url french food
French for beginners: test on French food: sans serif font food vocabulary french test document url french food
Dormir - to sleep
Learn how to conjugate dormir, an irregular -ir French verb.
Learn how to conjugate dormir, an irregular -ir French verb.
Position of French Adjectives - Position des...
Quiz on placement of French adjectives: sans serif font french adjectives document url body background background color
Quiz on placement of French adjectives: sans serif font french adjectives document url body background background color
Écrire - to write
Learn how to conjugate écrire, an irregular -re French verb.
Learn how to conjugate écrire, an irregular -re French verb.
French Terms of Endearment - Termes d'affection
If French is the language of love, what better language is there to express your love? French has all kinds of interesting terms of endearment, including a rather odd assortment of barnyard animals. Check out this list of French terms of endearment to use with your loved ones (both romantic and familial). Page 2.
If French is the language of love, what better language is there to express your love? French has all kinds of interesting terms of endearment, including a rather odd assortment of barnyard animals. Check out this list of French terms of endearment to use with your loved ones (both romantic and familial). Page 2.
Boire - to drink
Learn how to conjugate boire, an irregular -re French verb.
Learn how to conjugate boire, an irregular -re French verb.
J'en ai ras le bol
What does the idiomatic French expression j'en ai ras le bol mean and how is it used?
What does the idiomatic French expression j'en ai ras le bol mean and how is it used?
Finir - to finish
Learn how to conjugate finir, a regular -ir French verb.
Learn how to conjugate finir, a regular -ir French verb.
Être Verbs - French Verb Conjugation Test
Quiz on using avoir or être when conjugating the French compound tenses.
Quiz on using avoir or être when conjugating the French compound tenses.
French Pronominal Voice and Pronominal Verbs
Pronominal verbs, including reflexive verbs, need a reflexive pronoun to indicate that the subject is performing the action of the verb upon itself.
Pronominal verbs, including reflexive verbs, need a reflexive pronoun to indicate that the subject is performing the action of the verb upon itself.
French Mistake of the Week
Test on common French mistakes featured as the mistake of the week.
Test on common French mistakes featured as the mistake of the week.
French Conditional
The conditional is, in my opinion, one of the simplest French conjugations. There is only one set of endings for all verbs, and most of them - even many which are irregular in the present tense - use their infinitives as the root.
The conditional is, in my opinion, one of the simplest French conjugations. There is only one set of endings for all verbs, and most of them - even many which are irregular in the present tense - use their infinitives as the root.
Mot du Jour - Learn a French Word a Day
A new French word posted every weekday, with pronunciation, examples of usage, and related words.
A new French word posted every weekday, with pronunciation, examples of usage, and related words.
French Adjectives ~ Adjectifs
An adjective is a word that modifies a noun by describing it in some way: shape, color, size, nationality, etc. French adjectives are very different from English adjectives in two ways.
An adjective is a word that modifies a noun by describing it in some way: shape, color, size, nationality, etc. French adjectives are very different from English adjectives in two ways.
Telling Time in French
Test on telling time in French: telling time in french sans serif font document url french test body background
Test on telling time in French: telling time in french sans serif font document url french test body background
French First Names
There are hundreds of common French first names. Some of them look just like their English counterparts, others are fairly similar, and still others seem completely unique. Here are more than 200 of the most popular French names, along with their pronunciation and English equivalents.
There are hundreds of common French first names. Some of them look just like their English counterparts, others are fairly similar, and still others seem completely unique. Here are more than 200 of the most popular French names, along with their pronunciation and English equivalents.
Learn French - French for Beginners
This section of the Learn French at About site includes hundreds of pages to help you learn French. Whether you're just beginning to learn French or picking it up again after a long absence, you'll find everything you need right here: pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, tips, and more.
This section of the Learn French at About site includes hundreds of pages to help you learn French. Whether you're just beginning to learn French or picking it up again after a long absence, you'll find everything you need right here: pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, tips, and more.
French Gender Quiz
See how well you've mastered the gender of basic French nouns.
See how well you've mastered the gender of basic French nouns.
What is French? Facts and Figures about the...
French is spoken officially in 33 countries - that is, there are 33 countries in which French is either the official language, or one of the official languages. Page 2.
French is spoken officially in 33 countries - that is, there are 33 countries in which French is either the official language, or one of the official languages. Page 2.
French Calendar Vocabulary - French for Beginners
French for beginners: test on French calendar: sans serif font french calendar document url french test body background
French for beginners: test on French calendar: sans serif font french calendar document url french test body background
Être verbs - French Auxiliary Verbs
Learn which French verbs use être to form the passé composé and the other compound tenses.
Learn which French verbs use être to form the passé composé and the other compound tenses.
French Future Tense
The future is, in my opinion, one of the simplest French tenses. There is only one set of endings for all verbs, and most of them - even many which are irregular in the present tense - use their infinitive as the root.
The future is, in my opinion, one of the simplest French tenses. There is only one set of endings for all verbs, and most of them - even many which are irregular in the present tense - use their infinitive as the root.
French Directions - French for Beginners
Test on giving and understanding French directions.
Test on giving and understanding French directions.
Savoir vs Connaître - French Verbs To Know
Test on the difference between the French verbs savoir and connaître.
Test on the difference between the French verbs savoir and connaître.
How to Say ___ in French
If you're wondering how to say something in French, you've come to the right place.
If you're wondering how to say something in French, you've come to the right place.
Asking Questions in French
Want to know something? Whether you're working, traveling, learning, or just trying to learn more about someone, questions are an essential part of any conversation. This lesson will teach you four different ways to ask questions in French.
Want to know something? Whether you're working, traveling, learning, or just trying to learn more about someone, questions are an essential part of any conversation. This lesson will teach you four different ways to ask questions in French.
French Prepositions with Geographical Names -...
Test on using French prepositions with countries, cities, and other geographical names.
Test on using French prepositions with countries, cities, and other geographical names.
Telling Time in French - L'Heure
Learn how to tell time in French. This multi-part lesson includes notes, sound files, and practice exercises to help master telling time in French.
Learn how to tell time in French. This multi-part lesson includes notes, sound files, and practice exercises to help master telling time in French.
Happy Birthday in French
Learn how to say - and sing! - happy birthday in French, plus more French vocabulary related to birthdays and other special occasions.
Learn how to say - and sing! - happy birthday in French, plus more French vocabulary related to birthdays and other special occasions.
French Definite Articles
French articles are sometimes confusing for language students, because they have to agree with the nouns they modify and because they don't always correspond to articles in other languages. As a general rule, if you have a noun in French, there is virtually always an article in front of it, unless you use some other type of determiner such as a possessive or demonstrative adjective. Page 2.
French articles are sometimes confusing for language students, because they have to agree with the nouns they modify and because they don't always correspond to articles in other languages. As a general rule, if you have a noun in French, there is virtually always an article in front of it, unless you use some other type of determiner such as a possessive or demonstrative adjective. Page 2.
Ça va
What does the French expression ça va mean?
What does the French expression ça va mean?
Acheter - to buy
Learn how to conjugate acheter, a stem-changing French verb.
Learn how to conjugate acheter, a stem-changing French verb.
Manger - to eat
Learn how to conjugate manger, a spelling change French verb.
Learn how to conjugate manger, a spelling change French verb.
Recevoir - to receive
Learn how to conjugate recevoir, an irregular -ir French verb.
Learn how to conjugate recevoir, an irregular -ir French verb.
French Present Tense
The French present tense, called le présent or le présent de l'indicatif, is quite similar in usage to the English present tense.
The French present tense, called le présent or le présent de l'indicatif, is quite similar in usage to the English present tense.
Choisir - to choose
Learn how to conjugate choisir, a regular -ir French verb.
Learn how to conjugate choisir, a regular -ir French verb.
Jouer - to play
Learn how to conjugate jouer, a regular -er French verb.
Learn how to conjugate jouer, a regular -er French verb.
Learn How to Speak French
There is no magic formula for learning how to speak French - 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.
There is no magic formula for learning how to speak French - 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.
French Past Participle - Le Participe passé
Quiz on the French past participle.: sans serif font french verbs document url participle body background
Quiz on the French past participle.: sans serif font french verbs document url participle body background
French Subjunctive - Regular Conjugations
Unlike using the French subjunctive, conjugating it is relatively straightforward.
Unlike using the French subjunctive, conjugating it is relatively straightforward.
De vs Du, De la, Des
The preposition de tends to be very difficult for French students. This lesson explains when to use de by itself vs when to use du, de la, or des.
The preposition de tends to be very difficult for French students. This lesson explains when to use de by itself vs when to use du, de la, or des.
French Personal Correspondence - French Letters...
Learn the correct formulas for writing letters in French to friends and family.
Learn the correct formulas for writing letters in French to friends and family.
French Past Participle
The participe passé is the French equivalent of the -ed form of English verbs. It is used in compound tenses, in the passive voice, and as an adjective.
The participe passé is the French equivalent of the -ed form of English verbs. It is used in compound tenses, in the passive voice, and as an adjective.
French Gender - Masculine Endings
French gender is a constant headache for many students of French. There's no simple way to know the gender of every noun other than just learning the gender with each word. There are, however, some patterns in suffixes and word endings - certain endings tend to indicate masculine nouns, while other endings favor feminine nouns. These gender patterns are not fool-proof, but they can help you to figure out the gender of many French nouns.
French gender is a constant headache for many students of French. There's no simple way to know the gender of every noun other than just learning the gender with each word. There are, however, some patterns in suffixes and word endings - certain endings tend to indicate masculine nouns, while other endings favor feminine nouns. These gender patterns are not fool-proof, but they can help you to figure out the gender of many French nouns.
Apprendre - to learn
Learn how to conjugate apprendre, an irregular -re French verb.
Learn how to conjugate apprendre, an irregular -re French verb.
French Indirect Object Pronouns - Pronoms...
Quiz on French indirect objects: indirect object pronouns sans serif font document url french test body background
Quiz on French indirect objects: indirect object pronouns sans serif font document url french test body background
French Subject Pronouns - Pronoms sujets
Test on French vocabulary related to stores and subjectpronouns.
Test on French vocabulary related to stores and subjectpronouns.
French Imperative Mood
Learn how to give commands with the French imperative.
Learn how to give commands with the French imperative.
Aimer - to like, love
Learn how to conjugate aimer, a regular -er French verb.
Learn how to conjugate aimer, a regular -er French verb.
C'est vs Il est
Test yourself on the difference between c'est and il est
Test yourself on the difference between c'est and il est
Essential French - L'Essentiel
Even if you're just going to France for a week, you should know some survival French - a few essential words and phrases that you'll use over and over. Learn essential French vocabulary and phrases like do you speak English, yes, no, and I don't know.
Even if you're just going to France for a week, you should know some survival French - a few essential words and phrases that you'll use over and over. Learn essential French vocabulary and phrases like do you speak English, yes, no, and I don't know.
Agreement of Irregular French Adjectives
Most French adjectives are regular, but there are a number of irregular adjectives, based on the final letter(s) of the masculine singular adjective. Page 3.
Most French adjectives are regular, but there are a number of irregular adjectives, based on the final letter(s) of the masculine singular adjective. Page 3.
French Direct Objects and Direct Object Pronouns
Direct objects are the people or things in a sentence which receive the action of the verb. To find the direct object in a sentence, ask the question Who? or What?
Direct objects are the people or things in a sentence which receive the action of the verb. To find the direct object in a sentence, ask the question Who? or What?
Devenir - to become
Learn how to conjugate devenir, an irregular French verb.
Learn how to conjugate devenir, an irregular French verb.
Vivre - to live
Learn how to conjugate vivre, an irregular -re French verb.
Learn how to conjugate vivre, an irregular -re French verb.
Position of French Adjectives
In English, adjectives virtually always precede the nouns they modify: a blue car, a big house. In French, adjectives may be placed before or after the noun, depending on their type and meaning. Page 4.
In English, adjectives virtually always precede the nouns they modify: a blue car, a big house. In French, adjectives may be placed before or after the noun, depending on their type and meaning. Page 4.
French Past Perfect - Pluperfect
The French past perfect, or pluperfect, is used to indicate an action in the past that occurred before another action in the past
The French past perfect, or pluperfect, is used to indicate an action in the past that occurred before another action in the past
French Adjectives - Les Adjectifs
French for beginners: test on French adjectives: sans serif font french adjectives document url french test body background
French for beginners: test on French adjectives: sans serif font french adjectives document url french test body background
Attendre - to wait (for)
Learn how to conjugate attendre, a regular -re French verb.
Learn how to conjugate attendre, a regular -re French verb.
Subjunctive or Indicative? The Subjunctivator!
An interactive tool to help you decide whether to use the French subjunctive or indicative.
An interactive tool to help you decide whether to use the French subjunctive or indicative.
French Prepositions - Les Prépositions
Learn everything there is to know about French prepositions
Learn everything there is to know about French prepositions
Voilà
What does the French expression voilà mean and how is it used?
What does the French expression voilà mean and how is it used?
Croire - to believe
Learn how to conjugate croire, an irregular -re French verb.
Learn how to conjugate croire, an irregular -re French verb.
En retard
Learn about the meanings and uses of the French expression en retard.
Learn about the meanings and uses of the French expression en retard.
Mettre les pieds dans le plat
What does the idiomatic French expression mettre les pieds dans le plat mean and how is it used?
What does the idiomatic French expression mettre les pieds dans le plat mean and how is it used?
French Family Vocabulary - La Famille - Learn...
French for beginners: family members: french vocabulary vocabulary test vocabulary word listening comprehension lesson test
French for beginners: family members: french vocabulary vocabulary test vocabulary word listening comprehension lesson test
Beginning French Pronunciation
French, like English, can be very difficult in terms of pronunciation, due to intricacies like silent letters, multiple sounds for a single letter, and endless exceptions to whatever rules you find. This simplified pronunciation chart can help you get a good idea about how to pronounce new words.
French, like English, can be very difficult in terms of pronunciation, due to intricacies like silent letters, multiple sounds for a single letter, and endless exceptions to whatever rules you find. This simplified pronunciation chart can help you get a good idea about how to pronounce new words.
Courir - to run
Learn how to conjugate courir, an irregular -ir French verb.
Learn how to conjugate courir, an irregular -ir French verb.
Parler - to talk, speak
Learn how to conjugate parler, a regular -er French verb.
Learn how to conjugate parler, a regular -er French verb.
French Audio Dictionary - French Terms Starting...
More than 2,000 French terms, each with sound file, English translation, and links to additional or related information.
More than 2,000 French terms, each with sound file, English translation, and links to additional or related information.
French Subjunctive - Irregular Conjugations
While not as difficult as using the French subjunctive, conjugating the subjunctive of irregular and stem-changing verbs can be a little tricky.
While not as difficult as using the French subjunctive, conjugating the subjunctive of irregular and stem-changing verbs can be a little tricky.
French Indefinite Articles
French articles are sometimes confusing for language students, because they have to agree with the nouns they modify and because they don't always correspond to articles in other languages. As a general rule, if you have a noun in French, there is virtually always an article in front of it, unless you use some other type of determiner such as a possessive or demonstrative adjective. Page 3.
French articles are sometimes confusing for language students, because they have to agree with the nouns they modify and because they don't always correspond to articles in other languages. As a general rule, if you have a noun in French, there is virtually always an article in front of it, unless you use some other type of determiner such as a possessive or demonstrative adjective. Page 3.
French Irregular -IR Verbs
Irregular verbs are the bane of every French student's existence, but there is some good news. There are some patterns in the irregularities - once you learn the conjugations for one verb in a group, you shouldn't have any trouble with the other verbs in that group.
Irregular verbs are the bane of every French student's existence, but there is some good news. There are some patterns in the irregularities - once you learn the conjugations for one verb in a group, you shouldn't have any trouble with the other verbs in that group.
Comprendre - to understand
Learn how to conjugate comprendre, an irregular -re French verb.
Learn how to conjugate comprendre, an irregular -re French verb.
French Introductions - Les Présentations
When you meet French speakers, you need to know how to introduce yourself and what to say when you are introduced. Here are some useful expressions related to French introductions - click the links to listen to each expression in French.
When you meet French speakers, you need to know how to introduce yourself and what to say when you are introduced. Here are some useful expressions related to French introductions - click the links to listen to each expression in French.
En vs Dans - French Prepositions
Test on the difference between the French prepositions en and dans
Test on the difference between the French prepositions en and dans
French Demonstrative Adjectives - Adjectifs...
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Test yourself on French demonstrative adjectives: sans serif font french adjectives demonstrative adjectives document url body background
Passé simple
The passé simple is the literary equivalent of the passé composé, used only in formal writing and speech. Learn all about the French passé simple.
The passé simple is the literary equivalent of the passé composé, used only in formal writing and speech. Learn all about the French passé simple.
Learn French
Learning French is an ongoing and involved process. You can't learn how to speak French overnight, and you probably can't learn it entirely on your own. What you can do is use tools like this site to supplement your French learning.
Learning French is an ongoing and involved process. You can't learn how to speak French overnight, and you probably can't learn it entirely on your own. What you can do is use tools like this site to supplement your French learning.
French Interrogative Pronouns - Qui - Que -...
Test on the French interrogative pronouns qui and que.
Test on the French interrogative pronouns qui and que.
Ouvrir - to open
Learn how to conjugate ouvrir, an irregular -ir French verb.
Learn how to conjugate ouvrir, an irregular -ir French verb.
Introduction to French Verbs
Learn the basics of French verbs with this introductory lesson.
Learn the basics of French verbs with this introductory lesson.
Tu vs Vous - French Subject Pronouns
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French for beginners: test on tu and vous: french subject pronouns sans serif font document url body background background color
French Demonstrative Pronouns - Pronoms...
Learn all about French demonstrative pronouns celui, celle, ceux, and celles.
Learn all about French demonstrative pronouns celui, celle, ceux, and celles.
Étudier - to study
Learn how to conjugate étudier, a regular -er French verb.
Learn how to conjugate étudier, a regular -er French verb.
French Indirect Objects and Indirect Object...
Indirect objects are the people in a sentence to or for whom the action of the verb occurs. In French, indirect object pronouns can only refer to people, and they usually precede the verb.
Indirect objects are the people in a sentence to or for whom the action of the verb occurs. In French, indirect object pronouns can only refer to people, and they usually precede the verb.
Qui vs Que
As interrogative pronouns, qui and que mean who and what, respectively, and can be used on their own or in larger constructions.
As interrogative pronouns, qui and que mean who and what, respectively, and can be used on their own or in larger constructions.
Sentir - to feel, to smell
Learn how to conjugate sentir, an irregular -ir French verb.
Learn how to conjugate sentir, an irregular -ir French verb.
Suivre - to follow
Learn how to conjugate suivre, an irregular -re French verb.
Learn how to conjugate suivre, an irregular -re French verb.
Dates in French - La Date
Knowing how to talk about the date is essential for making reservations and appointments. Dates are a little bit different in French and English, but they're not difficult once you learn the rules and formulas.
Knowing how to talk about the date is essential for making reservations and appointments. Dates are a little bit different in French and English, but they're not difficult once you learn the rules and formulas.