7 Tricky French-English Faux Amis (False Friends)
June 21, 2016
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These are French false cognates that are easily mistaken. Be careful, or you might accidentally insult someone without knowing it!
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Le Sacré-Cœur: A Giant Church in Montmartre, Paris
June 14, 2016
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Le Sacré-Cœur also known as The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris is a massively touristic attraction, in an iconic neighborhood, with a terrific view.
Using Dès, Depuis, à Partir – Binding Actions with Starting Times in French
June 7, 2016
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Express start times like “as soon as”, “starting from”, and “since” in French. Learn how to use “Dès”, “Dès que”, “depuis”, “à partir” with examples.
Meet Johan of Français Authentique
May 31, 2016
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Johan is the founder of Français Authentique where he teaches French too and we have managed to share an episode together.
Common Clichés in French Journalism
May 24, 2016
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Newspapers and online journalism are a great way to improve your French and it is worth knowing the most common journalistic/newspaper cliches.
French Wishes (Greetings) for Occasions & Good Fortune
May 17, 2016
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Give greetings or wish someone “Get well soon”, “Merry Christmas”, “Happy New Year”, “Happy Holidays”, “Happy Birthday” or when someone sneezes!
How to Make Phone Calls in French: Phrases and Etiquette
May 10, 2016
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Survive your French phone conversation – learn useful French phrases and the etiquette when making or answering phone calls.
Avoid Asking These 5 Questions to French People
May 3, 2016
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Overtime, foreigners tend to ask questions that usually makes us French feel uncomfortable. Here are the questions that you need to avoid asking.
French Grammar: Au Fait vs. En Fait
April 26, 2016
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Au fait and en fait are two common day-to-day French expressions – they sound the same, that even French people mix them up! Learn their uses & differences.
Impersonal Verbs in French : Valoir, Falloir, Pleuvoir
April 19, 2016
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Conjugation is the trickiest part of French language. Some verbs have only one person in their conjugation, the third person singular. Let”s explain them.
