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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...
Sometimes, by adding something to a word, it can totally change its meaning. This is the case for the verb “douter” that we are going to study in detail in this blog post. It is also a good moment to review reflexive verbs. By the end, you should be be able to see why you need to really pay attentio...
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There are some useful verbs that are really general and have loads of meanings. It’s exactly the case of the English verb : “to get”. It's not a work that you can really translate on its own.Â
So, here are 10 ways to translate this 'get' in French so we can 'get' specific. Try to work out...
Are you talking about the most and the least in French? Then, you need to master the superlative.Â
What is the superlative?
First, when we compare 2 things, we want a comparative like “better” or “more expensive than”... However, if we are highlighting something from the rest, we are referring t...
When you reach a certain level, it’s necessary to catch the nuances and be specific with your choice of words. Moreover, you should be extra cautious with the “faux-amis”, these words which look similar but have a different meaning. It’s the case of “realise”. In English it means something and in Fr...
