Elisions are contractions in French where the vowels 'a' and 'e' are dropped and replaced with an apostrophe.

How To Understand And Pronounce French Elisions (Contractions)

Conjugating the French compound tenses (Temps composés) is incredibly simple. Here's how to do it.

How To Easily Conjugate French Compound Tenses

ER verbs are the easiest French verbs to conjugate. Here I'll show you how to conjugate them.

How To Conjugate ER Verbs In French

French IR verbs are very similar in their conjugations to ER verbs with some notable differences.

How To Conjugate French IR Verbs

There is no shortcut or easy way to learn irregular French verbs unfortunately. But there are some tricks that will help. Here they are.

How to Conjugate Irregular Verbs in French

Semi-auxiliaries are verbs for constructing verbal expressions. Conjugating them is easy. Here's how to do it.

How To Conjugate French Semi-Auxiliary Verbs

If you're learning French then it's good to know there are several advanced verb tenses that take you beyond the basics.

Advanced French Verb Tenses Every Learner Should Know

In order to speak French fluently, you'll need to know the simple verb tenses. I'll explain them to you.

How To Learn All Simple Verb Tenses In French

The verb 'devoir' in French translates to 'must' or 'have to' in English. Here's how to conjugate it.

The Verb 'devoir' (To Finish) In French

Want your French language to sound more advanced? Learn these 30 French proverbs and put them to use.

30 French Proverbs You Should Know If You're Learning French

In French, there are primarily three main tenses used to express the past: Passé Composé, Imparfait, and Plus-Que-Parfait.

French Past Tense (Beginner's Guide)

Today I'm going to share my recommendations on the best French courses and resources on sale for Black Friday. These are the most popular, high value French offerings for Black Friday so don't miss them.

Black Friday (2024) French Course Deals & Gift Ideas

The verb aller means to 'to go' in French. Here you'll learn how to conjugate it in the different tenses.

The Verb 'aller' (To Go) In French

In this lesson, we'll learn how to say you can 'sort of' do something (e.g. I sort of speak French).

How To Say You 'Sort Of'/'Kind Of' Speak French (In French)

The phrase "go to hell" can be said multiple different ways in French. Here are some of the most common ones.

Different Ways To Say 'Go To Hell' In French

Like English, the relative pronouns in French don't just stand in for other words. They're used to build up sentences by connecting clauses.

French Relative Pronouns (Table And Usage Guide)

Reflexive verb forms in French occur when someone or something does something to it/him/herself. Here's how they work.

Reflexive Verbs In French (Explained With Examples)

The verb 'avoir' in French literally means 'to have' so it's used frequently. Here's how to conjugate it.

The Verb 'avoir' (To Have) In French

In this lesson, I'll explain what 'les carottes sont cuites' means in French.

'Les Carottes Sont Cuites' Meaning In French

In this lesson, I'll explain what 'voir la vie en rose' means in French.

'Voir La Vie En Rose' Meaning In French

Expressing location in French is more difficult than in English, and the different nuances are expressed through different rules.

How To Express Location In French

Love building Lego? Today I'm going to share some valuable French language words and phrases for Lego enthusiasts.

How To Say LEGO In French (+ Other French LEGO Terms)

Why learn French? There are so many amazing reasons to learn French. Here are some of the best.

Why You Should Definitely Learn French (Best Reasons)

French subject pronouns are an essential beginner grammar lesson to cover. Thankfully, they're easy to learn. See this reference table with examples.

French Subject Pronouns (Table With Example Sentences)

In this lesson, we'll cover vocabulary for clothing in French, as well as some key French phrases for the fashion industry.

French Clothing Vocabulary, Fashion Phrases & Fabric Types

Want to know how to say 'family' in French? What about what to call your family members? See this guide to learn how.

How To Say Family In French (+ Name Your Family Members)

Want to know how to say 'I want' and 'I would like' in French? See this guide where I explain them both.

How To Say I Want And I Would Like In French

In this lesson, I'll cover hobby vocabulary and a few ways to tell someone what you like to do for fun.

How To Talk About Your Hobbies In French

In this lesson, I'll teach you the most essential TV-related words and expressions in French.

French Television Vocabulary And Expressions

In this lesson, I'm going to teach you the correct way to say hello in French.

How To Say Hello In French

In this lesson, I'll teach you how to count coins and notes/bills in French, which you'll need if you're paying by cash in France.

French Money: How To Count Coins And Notes (Bills)

In this lesson, you'll learn some important words and expressions for describing how you feel in French.

French Lesson: How To Describe Your Feelings

When visiting France, you may have a medical emergency or need to visit someone in hospital. This lesson will teach you how to communicate in this situation.

French Vocabulary And Phrases For Hospitals & Emergencies

Here you'll learn the different styles of coffee that French people prefer, how to ask for a coffee in French and some other related grammatical info to help you.

All The French You Need To Order Coffee (And Describe It)

Learn these 200+ common French phrases so you can be ready to travel to France and communicate with ease. These are essential tourist phrases that every visitor should try and learn.

200+ French Phrases To Survive Your Trip To France

One of the easiest ways to start a conversation in French is to talk about the weather. Here's how to do it.

How To Talk About The Weather In French

In this lesson, I'll give you the most important French vocabulary and sample sentences for talking about the items in a living room.

French For Beginners: Describing Your Living Room

How do you describe your bedroom in French? In this lesson, we'll cover the items found in your bedroom and ensuite.

French For Beginners: Describing The Bedroom

One of the most important topics to cover in French is related to restaurant phrases and terms.

Essential French Phrases For Restaurants You Should Learn

Learn essential French phrases for getting a haircut with our how-to guide - perfect for your next visit to a French salon.

French Phrases To Use At The Hairdresser/Barber In France

Here you'll find the most common French phrases for giving and asking for directions that will help you get around France or another French-speaking country.

How To Give (Or Get) Directions In French

In today's lesson, we'll cover some important French phrases and vocabulary for a ski vacation in France.

French Lesson: Ski Vacation (Winter Holiday Vocab And Phrases)

In today's lesson, we'll cover some key French vocabulary related to poverty and financial hardship.

French Lesson: Financial Hardship And Poverty (Vocabulary)

Learn how to give commands with the French imperative using this French lesson.

French Imperative: How To Give Orders In French

The verb pleuvoir is a French impersonal verb (verbe impersonnel). Here you'll learn how to conjugate it in the different tenses.

The Verb 'pleuvoir' (To Rain) In French

The verb finir means to 'to finish' in French. Here you'll learn how to conjugate it in the different tenses.

The Verb 'finir' (To Finish) In French

Want to learn French kitchen vocabulary (utensils and more)? See this lesson and I'll teach you.

French Kitchen Utensils, Ingredients & More (Vocabulary)

If you're visiting Paris, then you'll want to know how to go shopping in French and handle transactions in restaurants.
Today we'll teach you how to do this.

Essential French Phrases For Shopping And Paying

Visiting France and need to rent a car? In this lesson, you'll learn how to talk to the car rental office in French.

Useful Phrases In French For Renting A Car

In today's lesson, we'll cover some important seaside/beach phrases and vocabulary in French.

French Lesson: At The Beach (Seaside Vocab And Phrases)

You'll need some French vocabulary and phrases if you plan on taking a road trip in France. Here are some vital road signs and useful sentences in the language for the journey.

French Lesson: Driving In The Countryside (+ Street Signs)

Today I'm going to share my opinion as a French speaker and lifelong learner on the best online French courses available (most popular course products).

25 Best And Worst Online French Courses (2025)

In this lesson, you'll learn how to book a hotel room in French.

Essential French Phrases For Hotel Bookings

In this lesson, we'll learn essential French words and phrases related to the film industry.

French Terms And Phrases For Cinema And Film Festivals

Need to visit the doctor in France? Here are some useful medical terms in French to help you communicate.

Medical Terms In French: Words And Phrases For The Doctor

Airplane travel is fun, fast and convenient, and a great place to practice your French.

French Phrases For Chatting On An Airplane

Essential French For Dinner Time

Essential French Phrases: Getting A Drink

If you plan on visiting Paris, you'll want to know how to use the subway. Here are some French phrases to help you.

Useful Phrases In French For Taking The Subway

Travelling around France by train is a great way to visit new places. Here are some French phrases to help you.

How To Catch A Train In France (Using French)

Many people in French speaking countries love sport, just as they do in English speaking countries. Here's how to talk about sport in French.

Learn French: How To Talk About Sports

French Grammar Tips: Putting It All Together

How to Learn French

How to Learn French Fast

French Nouns And Gender For Beginners

Every French learner is going to have to work on their pronunciation. The earlier the better.

Get Your French Pronunciation Right From The Start

There are two types of verb tenses in French - regular and irregular. Let us explain how they work.

French Verb Tenses Explained (Beginner's Guide)

Here you'll find some commonly used French verbs and their conjugations in the present, past and future tenses.

List Of The Most Common French Verbs + Conjugations

Want to know how to say the days and months in French? We'll teach you how to talk about the calendar in the French language.

How To Say The Days And Months (Date) In French

If you're visiting or moving to France, you will inevitably need to ask native French speakers for assistance or help. Here's how to do it.

How To Ask For Help Or Assistance In French

Conjunctions in French are incredibly easy to learn (and very important). This will help you memorize them.

Everything You Need To Know About French Conjunctions

Want to learn how to say all the French prepositions? They're easier than you think. This guide will teach you how to use them.

Detailed Guide For Learning French Prepositions

Adverbs modify and describe verbs. The majority of French adverbs can be easily recognized by the -ment suffix.

How To Learn French Adverbs (They're Very Easy)

French people are generally wonderful and very courteous, so it pays to know some courteous French phrases to show respect and earn friends.

The Most Important French Phrases For Courtesy And Politeness

The phrases and terms used for meeting people in French are absolutely essential for 'survival'. Here you'll find the most important phrases in French.

The Most Important French Phrases For Meeting People

When learning French, there are essential questions and phrases that you need to know in order to communicate. These are the French question words.

Essential French Question Words And Phrases

Learn the correct way to ask questions in French. We'll show you how this works grammatically so you can communicate in French confidently.

Learn French: How To Ask Questions In French

Unlike English, adjectives in French are generally placed after the noun that they describe.

Learn French: How To Use Adjectives Correctly

Just like English, colors in French can either be nouns or adjectives. In this lesson, we'll explain how to say and use the colors.

How To Say All The Colors In French

French comparatives express degrees of comparison: equality, superiority or inequality. Here's how to form them.

How To Form French Comparatives

Demonstrative pronouns in French are used in place of things, people, concepts and places that are pointed to.

How To Learn French Demonstrative Indefinite Pronouns

French numbers are simple! Want to learn how to count in French? I'll show you all the numbers in French from 1 to a million.

French Numbers: How To Count To A Million

Pronouns in French are used as a substitute for subjects of sentences, whether they are nouns or clauses.

How Do French Pronouns Work? We'll Show You

French superlatives are used to describe greatest superiority when comparing more than one subject. Here's how to form them.

How To Form And Use French Superlatives

Articles in French are short, adjectival words used to modify nouns. Here's how to say them.

The Definite And Indefinite Articles In French

When learning French nouns, you have to get your head around gender - whether a noun is masculine or feminine.

How To Learn French Nouns

French negation is seriously easy (and fun). It generally takes a two-part modifier to make a sentence negative in French.

French Negation: How To Make Negative Sentences

When telling time in French, you not only state the hour but also say the actual word 'hour' in French too.

How To Tell The Time In French

Here's a quick and simple guide for learning the French alphabet. This will help you master the pronunciation quickly.

Learn The French Alphabet (Complete Guide)

In this guide, I'll teach you how to pronounce French dipthongs and combination sounds with ease.

How To Pronounce French Vowel Combinations And Dipthongs

The French verb 'etre' literally translates to 'to be' in English so as you can imagine, it's extremely important to memorize the conjugation.

How to Conjugate the French Verb Etre (To Be)

Faire is a very important verb in French. It literally translates to 'to make' in English. Here's how to conjugate it.

How To Conjugate The French Verb Faire

French verbs can be classified into 3 main groups: ER, IR and Irregular verbs.

The 3 Main French Verb Groups Every Student Must Learn

The French verb 'pouvoir' literally translates to 'to be able to' in English. Here's how to conjugate the verb.

How To Conjugate The French Verb Pouvoir

Here you'll find a detailed list of every French verb tense, including their French name, English translation and explanation.

Detailed Chart Of Every French Verb Tense

This beginner's guide will give you a detailed intro and overview of how French verbs work.

Introduction To French Verbs For Absolute Beginners

There are four moods in French: the indicative, imperative, subjunctive, and conditional.

Introduction To Moods In The French Language

The sequence of French verb tenses is the necessary agreement between the verbs of main clause and the subordinate clause.

What Is The Sequence of French Verb Tenses?

There are 4 main ways to ask a yes/no question in French. Here we'll show you how it's done.

Learn French: How To Ask Yes/No Questions In French

Just enrolling in a French class obviously doesn’t guarantee that you will learn French. Here's how to get the most out of your classes.

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