Soutien, nm : support clothing, help, moral support, financial backing; a supporter. apporter son soutien à : to lend one’s support to. Cet appareil orthopédique soutiendra votre dos. This brace will support your back. Ma chère amie m’a apporté son soutien dans cette épreuve. My dear friend provided me with support during that ordeal. Le […]
Did you know that when a French word is composed of two verbs, whether conjugated or not, neither takes the plural form. They therefore remain invariable: des « savoir-faire » (= know-how), des « laissez-passer » (= let pass / entry pass), des « va-et-vient » (= coming and going). En français : Saviez-vous que […]
What’s next for me? DALF C1? I’m not sure. To be honest, I’m thinking about it. What’s the difference between the DELF and the DALF? While both certifications serve the same purpose—proving French language proficiency—they target different skill levels and have distinct characteristics. The DELF covers beginner to independent levels (A1, A2, B1, B2). Expectations […]
« Être au bout du rouleau ». Literal translation: To be at the end of the roll. Meaning: To be at the end of one’s rope. Elle est au bout du rouleau. Après tous ces malheurs successifs, elle a perdu l’espoir. She’s at the end of her rope. After all these successive misfortunes, she’s lost […]
Le Journal de Quebec, le 14 Mar 2026, ÉQUIPE SALUT BONJOUR avec Félix Desjardins Et si la clé de votre sommeil se trouvait dans votre assiette ? Dormir suffisamment n’est pas toujours facile. Entre le stress, les écrans et le changement d’heure, plusieurs facteurs peuvent perturber nos nuits. Mais saviez-vous que notre alimentation joue aussi […]
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. […]
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