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In French, as in English, there are prepositions that indicate time. But, in French, the prepositions are different than in English. So, if you’re a French student and you want to know how to express time in French correctly, what’s the difference between depuis, en, il y a, pendant and dans, you’ve come to the right place!
As a French teacher, I have heard all sorts of questions about the French gerund. Some people seem to think it’s a really complicated thing, but it’s actually not that difficult to understand!
In this blog post, I’ll explain everything you need to know about the French gerund. So read on if you want to learn all the secrets of this handy verb form!
You might be asking yourself, “When do I have to use the imperative in French?” Well, wonder no more! In this blog post, we’ll go over the basics of how to conjugate verbs in the imperative form, and when it’s appropriate to use this particular verb tense. So put on your learning cap and let’s get started!
Hey French students! How’s your verb mood game? Verb moods are definitely one of the trickier aspects of the French language, but with a little practice you’ll be able to nail them like a pro! In this post, we’ll take a look at some of the most common verb moods in French and how they’re used. So put on your thinking caps and let’s get started!
One of the best things about being a French teacher is seeing my students get excited about learning the language. And one of the most challenging aspects of learning French is mastering the subjunctive mood. But don’t worry, it’s not as difficult as it seems! There are only 10 irregular verbs in the French subjunctive mood, and I’m going to share them with you today. So read on, and learn how to use these tricky verbs like a pro! 🙂
When learning a new language, there are always some tricky grammar rules to remember. The tonic pronouns in French are no exception! In this blog post, I’ll explain how to use these little words, and I’ll give you some examples so you can see how they work in context. Let’s get started!
I know that the French pronouns “en” and “y” are not always easy to use in French! Especially since you also need to know the French tonic pronouns and French indirect pronouns if you want to make sure you don’t make any mistakes.
In this post, I explain everything about the pronouns EN and Y. And as always, you’ll find the Little Bonus PDF with the lesson summary and exercises with the correction to practice.
So, you’re trying to learn French and you come across the words “dont” and “duquel”. They both look like they mean the same thing, but they don’t – so what’s the difference? Nestled within the complicated world of French grammar is this little gem – a duo of tiny words that can throw even the most seasoned student for a loop. Let’s take a closer look at these tricky little guys, and see if we can’t clear up any confusion.
Are you studying French and trying to get a handle on all the different verb conjugations? Well, you’re not alone. It can be tough to keep track of all the different forms, especially when some of them seem to be traps just waiting to trip you up.
Here are 10 common French verbs conjugated in the present tense, along with some potential traps to watch out for. With a little practice, you’ll be speaking like a native in no time!
In French, verbs have objects. There are three types of objects: direct object (complement d’objet direct or C.O.D.), indirect object (complement d’objet indirect or C.O.I.), and prepositional phrase object (complement d’objet de la prĂ©position). Today we’re going to focus on the direct object complement, which is also called the accusative case. This is a fancy way of saying that it’s the thing that gets hit by the action of the verb! In English, this is usually done with a pronoun like “me” or “him”; in French, it’s done with a specific set of pronouns…