Christmas Day is an important holiday in France. It’s common to celebrate Advent with a calendar of treats for each day prior to Christmas. Although the Christmas markets in Germany are more popular, you’ll find many markets in France as well. French families put up a Christmas tree in early December and typically eat a […]
Did you know that when it comes to verbs, everything starts with the infinitive? The French infinitive (l’infinitif) is the base form of a verb that does not express a tense, person, or number. It is a single word and can be categorized by its ending: -er (ie. parler), -ir (ie. finir), and -re (ie. […]
Did you know that the French language has no less than 17 different tenses for verbs? And if you want to be technical about it, that number can blossum to 20. The good news is that not all of the 20 tenses are commonly used … only about 14 are commonly seen in everyday language, […]
Did you know that the French language has interjections, just like the English language? French interjections are expressive words often placed at the beginning or end of sentences or phrases, used to convey a wide range of emotions, from joy and surprise to frustration and pain. Understanding and using these interjections can greatly enhance your […]
Did you know that almost all French words that end in –ment are adverbs … but not all adverbs in French end in –ment. In English, adverbs frequently end in -ly. There is a bit of good news, adverbs have just one form!! Since adverbs modify verbs, adjectives or other adverbs, there is no gender […]
Did you know that adjectives can be even more complicated in French than nouns?
Did you know that France observes L’armistice (Armistice Day) today, Tuesday, November 11? France celebrates the end of World War I on the same day that the U.S. honors Veterans Day. It’s a somber holiday with military parades, ceremonies, and reflection on those who have died in wars. Many tourists don’t realize that the Arc […]
Did you know that when learning French, it is essential to learn the gender of a noun at the same time that you learn the noun? The gender of a French noun effects the entire sentence … what article to use, what adjective to use, and sometimes the conjugation of the verb … oh là […]
Did you know that France will observe La Toussaint (All Saints Day) on Saturday, November 1? All Saints’ Day is a Catholic holiday to honor all of the saints in the canon. It’s a public holiday in France when many families gather to honor loved ones who have passed on. The most common ritual is […]
Did you know that there are four types of verbs in French? 1) Direct Transitive Verbs require a direct object to complete their meaning: (such as, « Il mange une pomme ». – He eats an apple). 2) Indirect Transitive Verbs require an indirect object to complete their meaning: (such as, « Il parle à […]
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