French grammar tip: Understanding ‘À cause de’ for Negative Causes
‘À cause de’ is used to indicate a cause, often with a negative connotation, similar to ‘because of’. For example, ‘Je suis en retard à cause du trafic’ (I am…
L’info du jour : Albert Camus, Philosopher of the Absurd
Albert Camus is known for his concept of the ‘absurd’, the conflict between human tendencies to seek inherent value and meaning in life and the cold, indifferent universe. His works,…
French video course: Canadian French | The verbs
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French conjugation tip: The Imperfect for Describing Background Events
The Imperfect (Imparfait) is often used to describe background events that set the stage for the main actions in a narrative. For example, “Il pleuvait quand elle est arrivée” (It…
5 sentences with “avoir cours”
Les étudiants ont cours le matin et l’après-midi, avec une pause déjeuner. The students have classes in the morning and afternoon, with a lunch break. En raison de la grève…
French vocabulary tip: French Fruits and Vegetables Vocabulary
Knowing the names of fruits and vegetables in French is useful for grocery shopping and cooking. Key terms include “la pomme” (apple), “la banane” (banana), “la carotte” (carrot), “la tomate”…
French grammar tip: The Difference Between ‘Sous’ and ‘Sur’
‘Sous’ means ‘under’ and ‘sur’ means ‘on’ or ‘above’. These prepositions are used to describe the location of objects. For example, ‘Le chat est sous la table’ (The cat is…
L’info du jour : Henri Bergson, Philosopher of Time and Consciousness
Henri Bergson’s exploration of time and consciousness in ‘Creative Evolution’ and ‘Matter and Memory’ introduced new ways of thinking about the experience of time as something fluid and non-linear, influencing…
French video course: Canadian French | The adverbs
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French conjugation tip: The Subjunctive in Hypothetical Clauses
The Subjunctive is used in hypothetical clauses introduced by “à condition que” (provided that) or “pour que” (so that). For example, “Je le ferai à condition que tu viennes” (I…
5 sentences with “avoir des nouvelles de”
J’ai eu des nouvelles de mon ami qui est en voyage à l’étranger. I received news from my friend who is traveling abroad. As-tu des nouvelles de ton frère ?…
French vocabulary tip: French Feelings and Emotions Vocabulary
Expressing your feelings and emotions is important for personal conversations. Key vocabulary in French includes “content” (happy), “triste” (sad), “fatigué” (tired), “stressé” (stressed), and “en colère” (angry). This vocabulary will…
French grammar tip: Using ‘Autant que’ for Comparisons
‘Autant que’ means ‘as much as’ and is used in comparisons. For example, ‘Elle travaille autant que lui’ (She works as much as he does). ‘Autant que’ signifie ‘as much…
L’info du jour : Jacques Derrida, Father of Deconstruction
Jacques Derrida’s philosophy of deconstruction challenged traditional assumptions about certainty, identity, and truth. His work has had a significant impact on contemporary critical theory, questioning the relationships between language, text,…
French video course: Canadian French | The adjectives
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French conjugation tip: The Subjunctive in Superlative Statements
The Subjunctive is often used in superlative statements where the speaker expresses a subjective opinion. For example, “C’est le meilleur film que j’aie jamais vu” (It’s the best movie I…
5 sentences with “avoir une marotte”
Elle a une marotte pour la photographie, elle ne quitte jamais son appareil. She has a hobby for photography, she never leaves without her camera. Il a une marotte pour…
French vocabulary tip: French School Supplies Vocabulary
Understanding school supplies vocabulary is essential for students and parents alike. Key terms include “le cahier” (notebook), “le stylo” (pen), “le crayon” (pencil), “la gomme” (eraser), and “le sac à…
French grammar tip: Understanding ‘Malgré’ for Concession
‘Malgré’ means ‘despite’ or ‘in spite of’ and is used to introduce a concession. For example, ‘Malgré la pluie, nous sommes sortis’ (Despite the rain, we went out). ‘Malgré’ signifie…
L’info du jour : Michel de Montaigne, Skeptic and Humanist
Michel de Montaigne was one of the most influential writers of the French Renaissance, known for popularizing the essay as a literary genre. His essays delve into the nature of…