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Maybe you wonder why you need the gerund or how to construct this structure. However, you’ll see how useful it can be in this lesson. Something important to remember: even if there are some similarities in both languages, the gerund in French is pretty different from the English one. Consequently...
The French words TANT and AUTANT can be easily mixed up for we anglophones. So, let's dive straight into finding out how to use them!
- tant
- tant de
- tant que
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- autant de
- autant que
- en tant que
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What does TANT mean in French?
First, let’s start with TANT.
You n...
It’s summer…trees and fruits are producing so much food. And because it may be a topic of your every day conversations, we are going to look at the names of the fruit in French and the tree they come from.
Avez-vous la pĂŞche (Do you have the energy) for this healthy lesson?
What are the names...
I think we can agree that asking questions in French is completely different. In French we don’t have any modals. The basic structure is:
- Questions word + verb + subject +Â object
In addition, for some French word questions, you have to take the gender and number into account.
Knowing how ...
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...
