How to talk about nationalities in French

It’s pretty easy to talk about your nationality, or nationalities in general, in French. But there are a few important rules and nuances to be aware of. Let’s take an in-depth look at how to talk about nationalities in French! How to talk about nationalities in French The most important rule for talking about nationalities …

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How to use “jamais”: The essential guide

Jamais usually means “never” in French, but when used a certain way, it can mean “ever” instead. Let’s learn about how to use jamais, so that you’re never unsure of yourself when it comes to this common and useful French word! The different ways to use jamais Jamais usually means “never” in French, although sometimes it can …

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All yours: A guide to French possessive pronouns

The French possessive pronouns are: le mien/la mienne/les miens/les miennes (mine); le tien/la tienne/les tiens/les tiennes (yours); le sien/la sien/les siens/les siennes (his/hers/its); le nôtre/la nôtre/les nôtres (ours); le vôtre/la vôtre/les vôtres (yours); and le leur/la leur/les leurs (theirs). In addition to indicating who owns something, French possessive pronouns have to agree in number and, in most cases, gender, with what …

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Your essential guide to French possessive adjectives

The possessive adjectives in French are: mon/ma/mes (my); ton/ta/tes (your); son/sa/ses (his/her/its); notre/nos (our); votre/vos (your); and leur/leurs (their). That might seem like a lot, but it’s because French possessive adjectives have to agree in number and sometimes gender, with the thing that is owned. Let’s learn more about possessive adjectives in French. What are the French possessive adjectives? A …

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The essential guide to common shapes and shape expressions in French

The word for “shape” in French is une forme. Let’s learn how to say the most common shape names in French – and discover some common expressions related to them along the way! Basic shapes and shape expressions in French Here’s how to say the most common shapes in French. Many of these are also …

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