Curious about the exam structure of the DELF? There are 4 parts totalling 100% (= 100 points), each part counting for 25% (= 25 points) of the exam. To pass an exam, candidates must achieve a minimum of 5 points out of 25 (= 5/25) in each section and at least 50 points out of […]
« Saisir la balle au bond ». Literal translation: To seize the ball on the rebound. Meaning: To seize the opportunity, to jump at the opportunity. Il t’a invité à Paris ?! Saisis la balle au bond !! Vas-y !! He invited you to Paris?! Seize the opportunity!! Go for it!!
La Provence Marseille, 22 Jan 2026, par Arthur Cagna Demoustier L’hiver, protégeons nos animaux ! Au cours de l’hiver, le froid et le changement de nos habitudes peut impacter le quotidien de nos compagnons à quatre pattes. L’écoute et l’attention restent les principaux réflexes à adopter, conseille une vétérinaire. *** La Provence Marseille, 22 Jan […]
Gros, adj : large, big, fat, heavy, serious, substantial. The French word « gros » looks almost the same as the English word “gross.” The meaning of the word “gross” in English can be “total,” “glaring,” “general, or “disgusting.” In French, « gros » means large, big, fat, heavy, serious or substantial. La noix de […]
Profiter, vtr : make the most of [sth], take advantage of [sth], enjoy [sth] Profitez-en bien ! : Make the most of it! J’ai profité du beau temps pour aller me promener. I made the most of the good weather to take a walk. Nous adorons cet endroit, nous profitons beaucoup de nos vacances. We […]
Now that we have given appropriate respect to the infinitive form of verbs, we need to give enormous consideration to the different tenses. Although without the infinitive, there would be no verb, without the different tenses to take on the heavy lifting to help communicate, we would not know where we are in time. Whether […]
Curious about the DELF? There are four levels. DELF A1: Basic knowledge of French; can understand and use familiar everyday expressions. DELF A2: Elementary knowledge; can communicate in simple tasks requiring a simple exchange of information. DELF B1: Intermediate knowledge; can produce simple connected text on familiar topics and describe experiences. DELF B2: Upper-intermediate knowledge; […]
« Tirer les sonnettes ». Literal translation: To pull doorbells. Meaning: To network, to put the word out about something. Il est très stressé. J’imagine qu’il va commencer à tirer les sonnettes pour trouver un nouveau travail. He is very stressed. I image that he is going to start to network to find a new […]
L’Écho de l’Armor et de l’Argoat, le14 Jan 2026 La nouvelle boulangerie déjà «victime de son succès» Ouverte depuis seulement une semaine, la nouvelle boulangerie de Plélo affiche déjà un succès retentissant. Tant et si bien que les fournils ont parfois été dévalisés de baguettes et de galettes des rois. Une situation loin d’inquiéter l’équipe, […]
Gratuité, nf : free (of charge). The French word « gratuité » looks almost the same as the English word “gratuity.” The meaning of the word “gratuity” in English can be “tip” or a “service charge.” In French, « gratuité » means free of charge. Le gouvernement garantit la gratuité de l’enseignement primaire. The government […]
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