Language resources for French learners

Young woman with a cat learning irregular verbs in French

Feb 16, 2024

10 irregular verbs in French and their conjugation

If you’re on the path toward mastering French, you’ll eventually need to master irregular verbs. These French verbs don’t follow...

Young woman asking using French question words to ask the way

Feb 07, 2024

12 French question words you should know

Mastering the basic French question words can feel like a tedious task, but it’s also one that opens the door...

Young woman learning how to ask where are you from in French

Jan 29, 2024

How to ask ‘Where are you from?’ in French

When starting to learn French, it’s natural to seek simple, approachable conversation topics to help break the ice with locals....

How to form and use the passé composé vs the imparfait

Aug 10, 2023

How to form and use the passé composé vs. the imparfait

When it comes to French tenses, learning the difference between the passé composé and the imparfait is an essential step...

The 6 best grammar books for French learners

Jul 24, 2023

The 6 best grammar books for French learners

There’s no escaping it: You won’t be able to master French if you don’t study and practice its grammar. The...

Savoir vs. connaître: How to say “to know” in French

Jul 14, 2023

Savoir vs. connaître: How to say “to know” in French

Two for the price of one — this is how you could think about savoir vs. connaître. After all, both...

33 French ballet terms every dance lover should know

Jul 14, 2023

33 French ballet terms every dance lover should know

From the French can-can to the valse musette that French people may still dance on Bastille Day, French dance styles...

60 essential French cooking terms to know

Jul 14, 2023

60 essential French cooking terms to know

Whether you’re enjoying a fancy meal at a restaurant or brasserie or getting out all your kitchen utensils to start...

A list of the 40 most delicious fruits in French

Jul 04, 2023

A list of the 40 most delicious fruits in French

In a land famous for its gastronomy, learning the basic vocabulary around food is not simply a linguistic requirement —...

Man using 5 ways to say “Excuse me” in French with this friend

Apr 24, 2023

5 ways to say “Excuse me” in French

Just as it always helps to know various ways to say “thank you” or “you’re welcome,” you’ll find it useful...

African american woman, holding a sign that read I miss you and learns how to say it in French also

Apr 18, 2023

How to say ‘I miss you’ in French

From the moment you say goodbye, you may feel like you’re already missing the person you’re leaving. But do you...

Man and woman with hijab sitting at a table, learning 6 famous French phrases and what they mean

Apr 18, 2023

6 famous French phrases and what they mean

Learning a language encompasses many different elements, from grammar and vocabulary to listening skills. But it’s not just about getting...