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Category: French Vocabulary

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12 Common Ways to Say “I love you” in French

September 3, 2024

“I love you” in French is most commonly expressed as Je t’aime. In most cases, Je t’aime is used just like “I love you” in English […]

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All about the common French phrase “d’accord”

August 28, 2024

D’accord is a French phrase that shows agreement. It means “all right” or “okay”. Depending on the context, it could also be translated as “I agree” […]

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The easy guide to the French definite articles

August 23, 2024

The definite articles in French are: le, la, l’, and les. All of these are the equivalent of “the” in English. You might be wondering […]

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“D’accord” and more: 15 ways to say “okay” in French

August 14, 2024

D’accord is the most common way to say “okay” in French. But there are many other options…including “OK”! Want to learn more about the ways to […]

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The essential guide to French lunch

July 24, 2024

Lunch is the most important meal of the day for most French people. In addition to the food that’s served, a typical, traditional French lunch […]

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Like, love, and too much: What’s the difference between “J’aime”, “J’aime bien”, and “J’adore”?

July 19, 2024

Even if you’re just starting out in your French learning journey, you’ve probably come across the phrases j’aime, j’aime bien, and j’adore. Although they have […]