Frederic Bibard's Blog, page 9
November 6, 2019
Emergencies in France: what to do and what to say ��� A guide for tourists
Imagine yourself lounging in the Tuilerie garden, eating macarons, when disaster strikes��� Nobody wants their time in France to be tainted by the memory of a bad situation, but emergencies can happen anywhere at any time. When you find yourself in a foreign country, it is better to be prepared for the worst-case scenario, no […]
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October 23, 2019
10 French Filler Words to Help You Sound Like a Native
Spoken French is, as should be expected, quite different from textbook French. The vocabulary French people use in everyday life is more colloquial. They tend to shorten words, their sentences are structured differently, and they also use many French filler words. Like ���uh���, ���right���, ���like��� and so on in English, those words fill silences during speech […]
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October 9, 2019
How to Form French Sentences: A Guide to French Sentence Construction
When you learn a new language, you start by accumulating vocabulary, learning how to conjugate verbs and so on. But if you want to use it to communicate with others, you will also need to learn how to structure a sentence.As native speaker, you know how to build a sentence instinctively but as a language […]
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September 25, 2019
A Guide to Shopping in France: Tips and Vocabulary
There are few places where shopping is more iconic than France. From the charming farmers��� markets in tucked away villages to the glorious glitz of the ultra-luxe flagship stores on the Champs-Elys��es, there is something for everyone. Shopping is one of those cultural experiences everybody should experience when traveling in a new country, and even more […]
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August 28, 2019
French Silent Letters: A Quick Guide
Have you ever looked at a word in French after pronouncing it and thought: ���that���s a lot of letters for such a short word���? You are not alone. That's why we need to discuss French silent letters! All French school children must suffer through a dreaded exercise: la dict��e as they learn to spell their language […]
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July 25, 2019
French Vocabulary: Fruits, Vegetables and Grains in French (+ Free PDF)
Looking for a list of fruits and veggies in French? This list is for you! You'll find not only the names of fruits and vegetables in French, you'll also learn about grains in French. The words will come handy if you���re planning on grocery shopping any time soon! Quick Navigation Get the PDF for Fruits and […]
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July 23, 2019
French Onomatopoeia: 25 Funny French Words for Written Sounds (+PDF)
Bonjour ! In this lesson, we'll be talking about French onomatopoeia. Here's a rundown of what's covered in this article. Quick Navigation Onomato-WHAT?Get the list of French Onomatopoeia in PDFFrench Onomatopoeia for Human soundsSounds made by objectsFrench Onomatopoeia for Animal SoundsBonus: What sound do hens make in French? Conclusion But before we dive into today���s lesson, […]
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July 20, 2019
120 Common French Adverbs to Make Your French Sound More Interesting
Looking for a list of the most common French adverbs? You've come to the right place! In this article, we're listing down 120 of the most common ones that you can use in your everyday speech. Quick Navigation Quick Review of French AdverbsCommon French AdverbsPin this! Quick ReviewIf you need a bit more of background […]
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French Marketing Vocabulary: 30 Words Every Marketer Should Know
Are you learning French while working or doing business in a French-speaking area? If so, you will find this list of 30 essential French marketing vocabulary quite useful. Quick Navigation Get the PDFEssential French Marketing WordsSee alsoPin this! Get the PDFI also offer an extended version of this blog post, (55 French words instead of only […]
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French Football Vocabulary: 200 Words Every Fan Should Know
Looking for French football vocabulary? It's all here! From general terms to expressions, chants, and even some sample videos. Whether or not you���re in a pub in a French-speaking city, in the dining table discussing with French-speaking friends, or watching a World Cup game in your couch, these French football terms and phrases can surely […]
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