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How to say US state and city names in French

How to say US state and city names in French

If you are from the United States, it’s not always easy to know how to say it in French if you want to share more details than ‘Je viens des Etats-Unis’ (I come from the US) or ‘J’habite aux Etats-Unis’ (I live in the US). When you tell someone where you live or where...
How do you start a French conversation for beginners?

How do you start a French conversation for beginners?

As a learner myself, I totally understand how starting a conversation in French as a beginner can be both exciting and daunting. Excting because of the prospect of opening a new door, meeting someone new, start something new… Daunting because you’re not...
Everything you need to know about French Reflexive Verbs

Everything you need to know about French Reflexive Verbs

Did you know that reflexive verbs do exist in English, but they are not as commonly used as they are in French. In English, reflexive verbs are formed by adding the reflexive pronoun “self” (singular) or “selves” (plural) to the end of a verb....
Difficult French words to pronounce

Difficult French words to pronounce

Bonjour mes amis Francophiles! There are several reasons why French can be tricky to pronounce for English speakers: 1. French has a complex set of pronunciation rules that can be difficult for English speakers to learn. For example, French has many silent letters,...
How to Spot French Shortened Words

How to Spot French Shortened Words

Bonjour, mes chers apprenants en français!  Let’s be honest that it can be hard for learners to hear and understand spoken French with shortened forms and contractions due to the fact that they don’t match what the words look like on paper. You may be more familiar...
How to React to Good News in French

How to React to Good News in French

When learning French you may need to know how to react to good news in a variety of situations, including personal, academic, or professional contexts. For example: • A friend tells you they just got engaged, or a family member shares that they are expecting a baby....