Réaliser, vtr : make, produce, create, do, undertake, execute, carry out; fulfill, achieve, accomplish, realize. The French word «réaliser » looks almost the same as the English word “realize.” The word “realize” in English typically means to be aware, or to become aware of something. As a semi-false cognate, in French « réaliser » can […]
Équilibre, nm : balance, equality, equilibrium, equivalence; headstand. garder l’équilibre : to keep one’s balance perdre l’équilibre : to lose one’s balance être en équilibre : to be balanced mettre qch en équilibre : to balance sth avoir le sens de l’équilibre : to have a good sense of balance J’ai failli perdre l’équilibre. I […]
Le subjonctif est, well let’s just admit it, it’s special. What is le subjonctif? Le subjonctif (the subjunctive) is one of the French grammatical moods along with the indicative, passive, conditional and imperative moods, and it is essential for expressing nuanced emotions and subjective statements. It is mostly used in dependent clauses that start with […]
Why the DELF is important? The DELF certification is recognized globally and can enhance educational and professional opportunities in French-speaking countries. It serves as proof of language proficiency for study, work, or immigration purposes. Will I ever need or use it for these purposes…. who knows. Something to be aware of. The results are not […]
« Être dans les petits papiers de quelqu’un ». Literal translation: To be in someone’s little papers. Meaning: To be in someone’s good graces, to be on someone’s good side. Je peux t’aider. Je connais le directeur. On peux dire que je suis dans ses petits papiers. I can help you. I know the manager. […]
Dimanche Ouest France (Loire-Atlantique), le 8 Mar 2026, par Philippe Richard Les recherches sur la santé des femmes accélèrent à l’Institut Pasteur Le centre de recherche s’est engagé dans des études spécifiques à la santé féminine. Le but : mieux connaître les réactions aux maladies et aux traitements selon les sexes et les âges. Dimanche […]
Publicité, nf : advertising in general, a commercial or advertisement, or publicity. The French word « publicité » looks almost the same as the English word “publicity.” The word “publicity” in English typically refers to the technique, process, or business of gaining public notice or mention. As a semi-false cognate, in French « publicité » […]
Protéger, vtr : to protect, to guard, to shield, to secure. Ce simple pull ne vous protégera pas du vent. That simple sweater will not protect you from the wind. Les parents veulent souvent protéger leurs enfants. Parents often want to shield their children. Les remparts autour de la ville la protégeaient des attaques. The […]
Ahhh… the future… only three tenses: Simple future: The simple future (le futur simple) in French expresses actions that will happen in the future, often corresponding to the English “will” or “shall. It is used to describe future events, intentions, plans, promises, or predictions. It is typically applied for actions that are more distant in […]
When I decided to take the DELF B2, I knew that I needed to prepare more than I had for the B1. I had no expectations of “aceing” either test, but I wanted to do well enough to not need to pay to take it again. I managed to do that. My only wish is […]
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