Grammar

Understanding the Plural of “You” in French In French, the word for “you” can change depending on whether you are speaking to one person or multiple people. Understanding the plural form of “you” is essential for communicating effectively in French. 1. Rules: There are two forms of the plural “you” in French: “vous” and “vous.” … Read more

Understanding the Plural of French Nouns in -s and -x In French, the plural form of a noun is used to refer to more than one person, place, thing, or idea. The process of forming plurals can sometimes be challenging, especially with nouns that end in -s or -x. 1. Plural of Nouns Ending in … Read more

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 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

Conjunctions in French: list and examples Conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence. In French, conjunctions play an important role in connecting ideas and making sentences clear and concise. In this lesson, we will cover the most common French conjunctions, their meanings, and examples. 1. et – and Ex: Je … Read more

French interrogative adverbs: rules and examples Interrogative adverbs in French are words used to ask questions about when, where, why, and how. Some common interrogative adverbs in French are “où” (where), “quand” (when), “pourquoi” (why), and “comment” (how). Examples: Où vas-tu ce soir? (Where are you going tonight?) Quand as-tu fini tes devoirs? (When did … Read more

French adverbs of frequency Adverbs of frequency in French refer to words that describe how often an action takes place. Some common adverbs of frequency in French are “toujours” (always), “souvent” (often), “parfois” (sometimes), “rarement” (rarely), and “jamais” (never). Examples: Je mange toujours des pommes pour le déjeuner. (I always eat apples for lunch.) Nous … Read more

French adverbs of time Adverbs of time in French refer to words that describe when an action occurs. Some common adverbs of time in French are “maintenant” (now), “hier” (yesterday), “demain” (tomorrow), and “toujours” (always). Examples: Je mange maintenant. (I am eating now.) Je suis allé à l’école hier. (I went to school yesterday.) Je … Read more

French adverbs of place Adverbs of place in French refer to words that describe where an action takes place. Some common adverbs of place in French are “ici” (here), “là” (there), “ailleurs” (elsewhere), “partout” (everywhere), and “nulle part” (nowhere). Examples: Je vis ici. (I live here.) Elle est là-bas. (She is over there.) Je veux … Read more

French stressed pronouns: Moi, toi, lui, eux (Lesson + examples) Stressed pronouns in French are used to add emphasis to a sentence and distinguish the subject from the object. In this lesson, we will focus on eight common stressed pronouns in French: moi, toi, lui, elle, nous, vous, eux, and elles. Moi: Moi, je parle … Read more