FRENCH GRAMMAR

What is the “futur proche” and when do you have to use it in French?

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So there you have it - futur proche in a nutshell! This tense is used to talk about things that will happen relatively soon, so it's perfect for everyday conversations. If you're interested in learning more about French grammar (or just want to impress your friends), be sure to check out our other posts. And if you're ready to start speaking French today, why not try one of our free online courses? Bon courage et à bientôt!

I’m sure you all know that in English, we use the future tense to talk about things that will happen in the future. But did you know that French has a similar construction? In fact, there are a few different ways to say “future” in French, and each one has a slightly different meaning. So if you’re planning on learning French in the near future (or just want to impress your friends), keep reading for a quick lesson on the future tense – futur proche – in French!

Position of pronouns and negation words in French

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Imagine you are a student of French. You know the basics – how to say "hello," order food and ask for directions. But there's one thing that's been puzzling you: where do pronouns and negation words go in a sentence? Do they always come at the beginning, or can they appear anywhere? Fear not, intrepid student! In this blog post, we'll explore the position of pronouns and negation words in French sentences. So put on your thinking cap, and let's get started!

Some people think that French is just a “silly language” because the position of pronouns and negation words can seem a bit strange at first. However, once you understand the rules, French can be just as logical as any other language! In this post, I’ll explain how to place pronouns and negation words in French sentences. So if you’re ready to learn some fun facts about this “silly” language, keep reading!

French Indirect Pronouns (lui, leur…)

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Do you know how to use French indirect pronouns? If not, don't worry! Your teacher is here to help. In this post, I'll teach you about the different forms of French indirect pronoun (lui, leur) and how to use them in a sentence. Let's get started!

As a French teacher, I am always looking for new and engaging ways to help my students learn the language. Recently, I stumbled upon a trick for helping students remember French indirect pronouns (lui, leur). It’s so simple, but it works like a charm! Want to know what it is? Keep reading!

French prepositions: à VS de

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How do you say "about" in French? If you're like most students, you probably think the answer is "à". But did you know there's another option? In this blog post, we'll comparing "à" and "de", and we'll help you decide which one to use. Let's get started!

what’s more fun than learning some French? Today we’re going to talk about two of the most common prepositions in the French language: à and de.
Now, these two little words can cause a lot of confusion for students, so let’s clear things up once and for all! Stay tuned…

How to learn French without grammar?

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Some students hate learning grammar. But it's a necessary evil, right? Wrong! You can learn French without ever cracking open a grammar book. How, you ask? Just follow these simple tips...

Bonjour mes amis! In this post, I will teach you how to speak French without using any grammar. It’s really simple – all you have to do is follow my instructions and you’ll be able to hold a conversation in no time! So pour yourself a cup of coffee, get comfortable, and let’s get started…

NO! In FRENCH, “To BE” is NOT Used With MOTION VERBS in Past Tense!

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Which verbs in French are conjugated with "être" in compound tenses? It's not complicated, the reflexive (pronominal) verbs and a list of 18 verbs (with their derivatives). But be careful, in these 18 verbs, 6 can also be conjugated with "avoir". Let's look at all this in detail...

Earlier this week, we were having a conversation in class about the use of the verb “to be” in French. One of my students made the astute observation that “to be” is not used with the verbs of movement. For example, you would never say “je suis marché,” but rather “j’ai marché”.
It was then time to clearly explain to them when to use the verb “to be” in the compound tenses! Do you also want to know?