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The French verb prendre normally means "to take," but has several additional meanings, and is also used in a number of idiomatic expressions which must be memorized. Learn how to catch a cold, to gain weight, to take something literally, and more with this list of expressions with prendre.
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Are you familiar with this common French gesture? Visit this page to learn what it means as well as how and when to use it.
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Mot du jour: dingue
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What does the idiomatic French expression pédaler dans la choucroute mean? Learn all about it here, and then share your thoughts.
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Bonjour les abonnés. Après plus de deux mois en France, je continue à chercher des moyens à utiliser mon français, et j'ai l'impression de pédaler dans la choucroute. L'atelier de céramiques n'est qu'une fois par semaine et on ne parle pas beaucoup. Même chose pour les cours de t'ai-chi. Il n'y a pas d'Alliance française à Hyères, ni d'autres groupes de conversation. (Il y en a à Marseille et à Nice, mais nous n'avons pas de voiture.) Sur le conseil d'un ami, je suis devenue membre de quelques associations - rien ne semble se passer. Je regarde des films et la télé, mais je ne parle pas autant de français que je veux. C'est dommage de vivre enfin en France sans trouver les moyens de m'immerser dans la langue.

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When speaking French, it is important to use the correct sequence of tenses. In complex sentences, there is a relationship between the verb in the main clause and the verb in the subordinate clause. Using the correct sequence of tenses is just as important as conjugating the verbs correctly and using the appropriate mood.
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Simple verb conjugations, similarly conjugated verbs (if any), and links to related lessons for this common French verb.
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Mot du jour: dorénavant
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Do you know your French vocab related to restaurants? Test yourself with this quiz.
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Mot du jour: demeurer
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Whether you love attending film festivals, watching movies, or just reading reviews, you'll want to learn some French vocabulary related to movies.
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