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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...
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...
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...
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...
When it comes to using the subjunctive in French (or any language), somehow we fell things get complicated. Not only should we know how to conjugate this tense but we should also know when to apply it. Therefore, if we need to learn or review how to conjugate this specific mood (it's not a tense), a...
Did you know there are different ways to express the cause (a reason) in French? Why use “because” when you can give more details. Indeed, the cause can be positive, negative, or neutral.
Moreover, each expression needs a certain structure. Therefore, it’s important to not only understand each mean...
When it comes to expressing necessity and obligation in French, French students struggle to find the right formula…Indeed, there are some nuances, just like in English.
Do you know how to express necessity and obligation when it comes from you or from others?
Let’s take a peek and focus on “il fau...
