There are some words that hold entire sentences together but get overlooked. We spend a lot of time learning complicated verb tenses and intriguing vocabulary words in French, but we may not give much thought to those little, essential elements. And then, one day, you might find yourself wondering about one of them. For instance, … Read More
Watching YouTube videos is an excellent way to improve your listening skills and learn useful vocabulary while having fun. But will you be able to understand French YouTubers if you’re not a native or advanced-level French speaker? In most cases, yes! A significant number of French YouTubers’ videos offer French and English subtitles. Chalk it … Read More
Do you love love? Here’s a selection of some of the best French love quotes to help you share your feelings with a loved one, build your vocabulary, add something special to a romantic evening, or even find the perfect quotation-inspired tattoo! La vie est une fleur dont l’amour est le miel – Victor Hugo … Read More
It’s no secret that French people love food. And rightly so, considering how delicious French cuisine is. Not only did French people invent and refine many cooking techniques, including poaching, flambéing, and braising, but they also developed a set of French eating habits distinct from what foreigners might be used to. Some of these food … Read More
Do you want to learn French with music, but don’t know any French artists? Today is your lucky day! Here’s a selection of songs in genres ranging from traditional chanson française, to rock and rap. You’re sure to find French music you like – and that will help you learn. How to use French music … Read More
Feminine, or masculine? That is the question you often ask yourself as a French learner. After hours trying to figure out why féminisme (feminism) is masculine and masculinité (masculinity) is feminine, you’ve come to the most logical conclusion: the gender of French nouns was randomly chosen by a bunch of sadistic linguists. Actually, this is … Read More