É or ER in French: infinitive vs past participle

📖 Understanding the Differences Between É and ER in French Infinitives and Past Participles One of the most common mistakes French learners make is confusing -er (infinitive verbs) with -é (past participles). They look very similar, but they play very different roles in French grammar. This guide will help you clearly understand the difference between … Read more

The French pronouns Y and En: Rules and Examples

🔄 The French Pronouns Y and En: Rules and Examples French has two very common little words — y and en — that often confuse learners. They are pronouns that replace parts of a sentence to avoid repetition. Mastering them will make your French sound more natural and fluent. 1. The Pronoun Y ✅ What … Read more

French Basic Grammar: The plural of “you” in French

👥 Understanding the Plural of “You” in French (Tu vs. Vous) In English, the word “you” can mean one person or several people. But in French, the distinction is very important. French uses two forms: tu → singular “you” (informal) vous → plural “you” (formal or informal) This guide will help you understand the difference … Read more

French Homophones (Homonyms) List

French Homophones (Homonyms) List An homophone is a word that is pronounced the same as another word but has a different meaning and spelling. For example, “mail” (letters and packages) and “male” (of the male gender). 1. Au (to the) vs. Eau (water) 2. Bas (low) vs. Bas (stockings) 3. Bleu (blue) vs. Bleu (cooked … Read more

French Interjections: list and examples

French Interjections: list and examples Here’s a lesson on French Interjections with examples: Interjections are words or expressions used to express strong emotions, such as surprise, happiness, or anger. They are not grammatically linked to the sentence, but are often placed at the beginning or end of a sentence to express a speaker’s feelings. Here … Read more

French Basic Grammar: Conjunctions in French

🔗 French Basic Grammar: Conjunctions in French (With Examples) Conjunctions (les conjonctions) are small but powerful words that connect words, phrases, or sentences. Just like in English (“and, but, because, although”), French conjunctions are essential for building smooth, natural sentences. This lesson covers the main types of French conjunctions, with rules and examples to help … Read more

French interrogative adverbs: rules and examples

❓ French Interrogative Adverbs: Rules and Examples To ask questions in French, you often need interrogative adverbs (les adverbes interrogatifs). These are words like where, when, why, how that allow you to request specific information. This guide will teach you the most important French interrogative adverbs, the rules for using them, and plenty of examples. … Read more

French Basic Vocabulary: Adverbs of Frequency

🔁 French Basic Vocabulary: Adverbs of Frequency (With Examples) If you want to say how often something happens in French — always, often, sometimes, never — you need to know the adverbs of frequency (les adverbes de fréquence). These words are essential for everyday conversations and appear in almost every French dialogue. This guide will … Read more

French Basic Vocabulary: Adverbs of Time

⏰ French Basic Vocabulary: Adverbs of Time (With Examples) If you want to talk about when something happens in French, you need to learn the adverbs of time (les adverbes de temps). These small but powerful words let you say things like today, yesterday, tomorrow, always, never. This guide will introduce the most common French … Read more