Frederic Bibard's Blog, page 3
May 10, 2022
Commonly used Franglais Words You’ll Encounter
The French & English languages have a long and chequered history that can be traced back to around 1,000 years ago. So, it should come as no surprise that their constant interactions and shared history have resulted in what is now known as franglais.Via Pixabay Table of Contents What is “Franglais”?The history of borrowed words […]
April 26, 2022
17 Ways to Say Sorry in French
Everyone makes mistakes, so knowing how to say sorry in French is an important part of learning the language. Below are seventeen ways to say sorry in French and how to respond when someone apologises to you. Table of Contents Saying Sorry in FrenchThe Most Common Way to Say Sorry in French: Je Suis DésoléDésoléHow […]
April 12, 2022
How to Say I Miss You in French
Is there someone who you miss right now? Whether there is an ocean separating you, or simply a few roads, here you will find how to say “I miss you” in French to that person. Table of Contents About the Verb Manquer – to missTu Me Manques – “I Miss You” in FrenchHow to Change […]
March 29, 2022
How to Say Cheers in French
Toasting a friend on an important life event, or simply raising a toast while you’re out? Either way, you’ll need to read up on the do’s and don’t’s of saying cheers in French, or you might regret it. Table of Contents Why it’s important to say “Cheers” in FrenchÀ Votre Santé: A Toast in FrenchÀ […]
March 15, 2022
How to Say Good Night in French
Do you need to know the difference between when you should say bonsoir and when to use bonne nuit? Here we will cover the different circumstances and meanings behind the various ways to say “good night” in French. Table of Contents Why it's Important to Say Good Night in FrenchBonsoir – Goodnight as a Greeting […]
March 1, 2022
How to Say Good Morning in French
Do you want to know how to say good morning in French? Here are the two most common ways of doing so, with phrases you can use in your morning greetings. Table of Contents Why it's Important to Say Good Morning in FrenchWhen to Use Bonjour to Say Good Morning in FrenchWhen to Use Salut […]
October 26, 2021
Top 42 French Names for Boys and Girls
Are you looking for the perfect French name for a boy or girl? Here is a list of the top 42 French names that might work for you. Table of Contents Why Is a Name Important?AdelineAiméeAlexandreAnaïsAndreBeauBlaiseCamilleCarolineChloéClémenceColetteElodieGabrielGenevieveHéloiseHélèneIsabelleJacquesJeanJeanneJosueJulienJulietteLéoLouisLucLucienMadeleineMarcMathéoMathildeMathisNicolasRaphaëlRemi/RemySachaSophieThéoValentinVictoireZoéConclusion Why Is a Name Important?A lot of people will agree with the statement that your name forms a part […]
October 25, 2021
100 Popular French Last Names with Meanings
Have you ever wondered how a last name came into existence? Or where certain last names come from? Here you will find 100 popular French last names with their meanings. Table of Contents IntroAbadieAllardArchambeauAuclairBarbierBaudelaireBeaufortBeaumontBlanchetBlouinBodinBoireBoisBoucherCadieuxCartierCastillonCellierChapdelaireChastainChevroletCorbinD’aurevilleDe La FontaineDe VilliersDuboisDuplantierDupontDurandEdouardEscoffierFarrowFavreau and FèvreFournierFraiseFrançoisGagneuxGarnierGauthierGuillaumeHerouxHoudeHubertJacquesJanvierJoubertKaplanLa RueLacroixLaflammeLanglaisLapointeLaurentLavigneLavoieLéandreLemaireLemieuxLeroyLévesqueLyonMaçonMeunierMonetMontagneMoreauMoulinNoyerOzannePagePalomerPatenaudePaquetPascalPérigordRenaudRichelieuRiviereRodierRousseauRutterSauveterreSegalSergeantSerresSimonSoulierTavernierTremblayTrottierToussaintVernierVieuxVigneauVinetVisageVoclainYotteZabelleConclusion IntroNo matter the meaning behind the name, it connects you to your family. As such, […]
How to Say Happy Birthday in French
Do you want to wish someone a happy birthday but aren’t sure how to say it in French? Below are several different ways that you can congratulate someone on their special day below. Table of Contents IntroBon Anniversaire – Way One to Say Happy Birthday in FrenchJoyeux Anniversaire – Way Two to Say Happy Birthday […]
French Alphabet and Pronunciation
How many times a day do you need to spell out a word for someone? It happens a lot more frequently than we realise, both over the phone and in person. So, in case this happens when you’re speaking French, below is the French alphabet and how to pronounce each letter. Table of Contents How […]
