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Avoir Conjugation French

Have you ever tried to conjugate avoir as you would an ordinary -ir verb? Below are the ways to conjugate the verb without getting confused with the rules for regular -ir verbs.  Table of Contents Definition and Background Information on AvoirPresent Tense French Avoir Conjugation ChartExamplesAvoir French Conjugation Imperfect TenseExamplesFrench Avoir Conjugation Future TenseExamplesFrench Conjugation […]

French -ER Verb Conjugation

When learning to speak French, it is imperative that you learn how different verbs are conjugated so that you can write and speak sentences correctly. Without verb conjugation your speech won’t make sense or could potentially come across with a completely different meaning to what you had intended.Verb conjugation is definitely one of the most […]

Savoir French Conjugation

Savoir is a commonly used verb, but have you ever been unsure on which conjugation to use? Well, you will find the different French conjugations for this verb below. Table of Contents DefinitionPresent Tense Savoir ConjugationExamplesImperfect Tense of Savoir French ConjugationExampleFuture Tense Conjugation of SavoirExampleConditional Tense Savoir Conjugation in FrenchPassé Composé Savoir Conjugation in FrenchSubjunctive […]

What is the French expression “oh là là” and how is it really used?

Oh là là is arguably the most iconic and quintessentially French expression there is. As cliché as it may sound in English, it’s actually used regularly in everyday French. This is one of the very few French stereotypes that is actually based in reality. Table of Contents MeaningHow to pronounce Oh là là like a […]

40 Useful French Words about Business and Commerce

With more and more businesses trading abroad it is increasingly important that you are able to speak and understand most keywords in a foreign language. Here you’ll find some key words and phrases to help you do just that.   Table of Contents 1. Department Titles in FrenchUseful Phrases2. 8 Job Titles in FrenchUseful Phrases3. […]

Challenge Yourself with these Fun French Tongue Twisters

This article takes a look at 30 of the most common French tongue twisters. We’ll look at ten simple tongue twisters to get you started, before moving onto ten moderate and ten difficult tongue twisters. Are you up for the challenge? Table of Contents What are French Tongue Twisters?Download the Bonus MP3Level 1: Easy French […]

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Speak Like a French-Canadian: Québécois Slang Terms You Should Know

Are you thinking about travelling to French-speaking Canada? Hoping to watch a French Canadian film or TV show? First things first, the French spoken in France and the French spoken in Canada are two very different beasts. This article is here to help you with the ins and outs of Canadian French. Table of Contents […]

French Verb VOIR: How to Conjugate

The verb VOIR usually means to see (although it can also mean to understand) and has irregular forms in just about every tense and mood.  It is also classified as a verb of perception which means it uses sight, sound or touch to perceive something, and that thing can be an action or an object.In […]

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Essential COVID-19 French Vocabulary to Help You during the Pandemic

No matter where you are in the world, it’s been a tough year. So here is some useful Covid-19 French vocabulary to help assist you in living through a once in a lifetime coronavirus pandemic. Table of Contents French Covid-19 vocabulary to help you during the pandemicSIGN UP BELOW... AND GET INSTANT ACCESS TO THE FREEBIEFrench Medical […]

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French Verb DIRE: How to Conjugate

The verb DIRE means to say or to tell and should not be confused with parler, to speak. It’s an irregular verb and follows a similar pattern to the verbs lire (to read) and  écrire (to write).  It is one of only three verbs in French where the second person plural ending is not ’ez’. […]

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