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The 2 French verbs we are going to study are related to our abilities, whether they are physical or intellectual. The ambiguity comes from the fact that in English we use "can" instead of “ to know how to do something”.Â
What is the difference between POUVOIR and SAVOIR?
The 2 verbs are irregul...
When reaching a certain level in a language, you start finding expressions. And, if you translate word for word, it won’t work. That is why, you need to switch to the “French” brain and translate the idea instead.
We are going to play with the expression “avoir beau”, deconstruct it, see how to ...
The 2 verbs we are going to explain here are often used by native French speakers. Because they are reflexive verbs and because they are words with both concrete and abstract meanings, they are not common verbs that you can find in books.
These 2 verbs express your ability in succeeding somethin...
Imagine you are in a French-speaking country in Spring, Summer or even Autumn…and you are in a field or garden. You may hear the words “récolter”, “cueillir” or “ramasser” because the topic is around picking fruits and vegetables.
In this post, you will not only learn the nuances of these 3 Fren...
Let's discover how to unpick some common yet natural mistakes learners of French students often make. Why? Because they translate directly from English and forget that some verbs are indirect.
Before explaining what it means, the main topic is about 12 verbs which go hand to hand with the prepos...
Just like in English, some verbs are multifunctional. In French, the verb “rendre” can be used in many contexts. It’s a pretty useful verb. That is why we are going to study it in everyday sentences and fun idioms too.
So, buckle up!
What does the verb RENDRE mean?
To start, the first transl...
Studying the subjunctive in French or any language is always delicate. However, they are essential because we use it a lot in French. Therefore, if you decide to learn it, it will be easier to understand French people when they talk. Besides, I have already given you the secret formula for regular v...
The subjunctive is the most complex mood in any language. However, there are easy ways to make your French learning more simple. Here, we study “regular” verbs, the ones that follow a certain pattern.
You'll also see why we need the subjunctive and which concept it translates. (notice I say "concep...
When it comes to certain verbs of movement, it can be confusing to choose the right one. Here, you discover the difference between 4 French movement verbs: rentrer, retourner, partir and sortir.
Not only should we have a clear idea of the movement, but we should also ask ourselves the question abou...
We are lucky in English because we can have just one verb and combine it with other words to obtain new verbs! Unfortunately, when studying French, you need to learn them…
So, in this blog post, we will study together the verb go and its variations.
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The verb To Go is versatile
First, the prime...
When it comes to expressing obligation or necessity either in English or French, there are several options. The aim of this mini-lesson is to study all the alternatives you can choose from and understand the subtle differences between them.
In English, the options are:
- You have to
- You’ve got to...
Maybe you secretly fancy practising your French in immersion directly in a French-speaking country? However, you don’t know where to begin and you have a million questions. (Don’t we all!)
Hopefully, by the end of this, things will be a little clearer and you’ll know what to do before and during a...
