Everything you need to know about French acronyms

Acronyms are words that are made up of the beginning letters in a longer term. They exist in many languages, but they’re extremely important in French. Let’s look at some of the most common French acronyms and learn a little about them and the role they play in everyday life in France. What is an …

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8 ways to introduce yourself in French

Introducing yourself in French is an important skill.  After all, chances are, at least part of the reason you’re learning French is to talk to French speakers one day, right? But what will you say when you meet them? Let’s look at 8 ways to introduce yourself in French, as well as some ways to …

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The ultimate guide to the French verb aller (to go)

Aller means “to go” in English. As in English, it’s used in lots of different ways, including as part of a verb tense. Want to learn more about aller? Allons-y! How to conjugate aller Aller is an irregular verb that’s conjugated with être. This means you’ll have to memorize its conjugations and also be sure …

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40 Essential French Christmas Words to Put You in a Festive Mood

As Christmastime comes near, you may find yourself wondering how to talk about this holiday in French. So, here’s a little gift from us to you: French Christmas vocabulary! How do you say “Christmas” in French? The French word for Christmas is Noël. It’s a masculine word but is mostly used without article unless you …

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Ça Va: 6 Ways to Use the Incredibly Popular French Phrase

Even if you’re only at the beginning of your French learning journey, you’ve probably come across the phrase ça va…or you soon will. Ça va (literally “it goes”) is one of the most common French phrases and is most commonly used as the shortened form of comment ça va (how are you.) Some of its …

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