French Basic Grammar: QUI or QUE in French

âť“ When to Use QUI or QUE in French? In French, qui and que are relative pronouns (pronoms relatifs). They are used to link two parts of a sentence, just like “who, that, which” in English. The choice between qui and que depends on the role the pronoun plays in the sentence: subject or object. … Read more

É or ER in French: infinitive vs past participle

đź“– 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 -Ă© (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 âś… 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

đź”— 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

âť“ 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