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 […]
Sagesse, nf : wisdom, foresight, good sense. infinie sagesse : infinite wisdom sagesse ancestrale : ancient wisdom Les personnes âgées sont pleines de sagesse. Elderly people are full of wisdom. Elle agit toujours avec sagesse. She always shows foresight. C’était une femme d’une grande sagesse. She was a woman of great wisdom.
Now that we are back from the holidays, let’s get back to the most important form of every verb, the infinitive! Without the infinitive of the verb, there is no verb. As I mentioned in the 12.16.2025 « Saviez-vous que … » post, the infinitive serves as the “name” of any given verb, which is […]
Thirteen years ago when I first had the idea to start learning French (see my « C’est moi » page), I’ll admit, it was a bit of a whim … something fun to do … something to challenge myself. I never ever expected it to become such a huge part of my life. With every […]
« Passer un savon à quelqu’un ». Literal translation: To pass a bar of soap to someone. Meaning: To reprimand someone, to give someone a good dressing-down. Je l’ai attendu plusieurs heures. Quand il est arrivé, je lui ai passé un savon ! I waited for him several hours. When he arrived, I reprimanded him!
Le Matin Dimanche, 4 Jan 2026, par Catherine Cochard Le tourisme du sommeil, payer plus pour dormir mieux Tendance hôtelière En Suisse, les hôtels sont toujours plus nombreux à proposer des programmes pour… dormir. Choix d’oreillers, analyses médicales ou tisanes, rien n’est laissé au hasard. *** Le Matin Dimanche, 4 Jan 2026, by Catherine Cochard […]
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