French grammar tip: Understanding ‘Tant que’ for Conditions
‘Tant que’ means ‘as long as’ and is used to set conditions for an action. For example, ‘Tant que tu étudies, tu réussiras’ (As long as you study, you will…
L’info du jour : French as a Diplomatic Language
The French language has played a crucial role in international diplomacy. It was the dominant language of diplomacy, used in European courts and international agreements until the 20th century, and…
French video course: Civilisation | Discover 55 French painters through their paintings
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French conjugation tip: The Imperative for Urgent Commands
The Imperative is often used to give urgent commands. For example, “Arrête ça immédiatement!” (Stop that immediately!), “Dépêche-toi!” (Hurry up!), or “Appelle un médecin!” (Call a doctor!). The tone is…
5 sentences with “avoir l’estomac barbouillé”
Après avoir mangé cette pizza trop grasse, j’ai l’estomac barbouillé. After eating that greasy pizza, my stomach feels upset. Je me sens malade ce matin, j’ai l’estomac barbouillé depuis hier…
French vocabulary tip: French Basic Verbs Vocabulary
Verbs are crucial for forming sentences and expressing actions. Common verbs in French include “avoir” (to have), “être” (to be), “faire” (to do/make), “aller” (to go), and “prendre” (to take).…
French grammar tip: The Use of ‘À l’intérieur de’ for Location
‘À l’intérieur de’ means ‘inside of’ and is used to specify that something is located within something else. For example, ‘Les clés sont à l’intérieur de la boîte’ (The keys…
L’info du jour : Jean Baudrillard, Theorist of Postmodernity
Jean Baudrillard is best known for his analysis of culture and media with works like ‘Simulacra and Simulation’, where he argues that in the postmodern age, simulations have replaced the…
French video course: Civilisation | Civilisation française
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French conjugation tip: The Subjunctive with “Avant que”
“Avant que” (before) is often followed by the Subjunctive to express actions that must happen before another action. For example, “Nous partirons avant qu’il ne pleuve” (We will leave before…
5 sentences with “avoir un malaise”
Soudain, il a eu un malaise et est tombé par terre. Suddenly, he had a fainting spell and fell to the ground. Après avoir reçu la mauvaise nouvelle, elle a…
French vocabulary tip: French Breakfast Vocabulary
Breakfast is an important meal, and knowing the vocabulary in French will help you talk about your morning routine. Common terms include “le petit-déjeuner” (breakfast), “le café” (coffee), “le croissant”…