French conjugation tip: Negative Form with COD Pronouns in the Passé Simple
In the Passé Simple, a more formal tense, the negative form with COD pronouns also surrounds the pronoun and the verb with “ne…pas”. For example, “Je ne le vis pas”…
French vocabulary tip: French Economic Policy Vocabulary
Economic policy shapes a country’s financial and social landscape, with a specific set of vocabulary. Key terms include “la politique économique” (economic policy), “la régulation” (regulation), “la fiscalité” (taxation), “le…
French grammar tip: The Role of ‘Vers’ for Direction
‘Vers’ means ‘towards’ and is used to indicate direction or movement. For example, ‘Je marche vers la porte’ (I am walking towards the door). ‘Vers’ signifie ‘towards’ et est utilisé…
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L’info du jour : Cassoulet – A Hearty Bean Stew
Originating from the south of France, Cassoulet is a rich, slow-cooked casserole containing meat (typically pork sausages, goose, duck and sometimes mutton), pork skin, and white beans. The dish is…
French conjugation tip: Negative Form with COD and COI Pronouns in the Plus-Que-Parfait
In the Plus-Que-Parfait, when forming a negative sentence with COD and COI pronouns, “ne…pas” surrounds the pronouns and the auxiliary verb. For example, “Je ne lui avais pas donné le…
French vocabulary tip: French Advanced Healthcare Vocabulary
Advanced healthcare requires specialized vocabulary for discussing medical practices and innovations. Key terms include “les soins avancés” (advanced care), “la médecine de précision” (precision medicine), “la chirurgie robotique” (robotic surgery),…
French grammar tip: Understanding ‘Sauf’ for Exceptions
‘Sauf’ means ‘except’ and is used to indicate an exception. For example, ‘Tout le monde est venu, sauf toi’ (Everyone came, except you). ‘Sauf’ signifie ‘except’ et est utilisé pour…
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L’info du jour : Pot-au-feu – France’s National Dish
Pot-au-feu, translating to ‘pot on the fire’, is a French beef stew that is considered the national dish of France. This slow-cooked comfort food typically includes beef, vegetables, and spices,…
French conjugation tip: Negative Form with COI Pronouns in the Passé Composé
In the Passé Composé, with COI pronouns in a negative sentence, “ne…pas” surrounds the pronoun and the auxiliary verb. For example, “Je ne lui ai pas parlé” (I did not…
French vocabulary tip: French Environmental Conservation Vocabulary
Environmental conservation is crucial for protecting natural ecosystems. Key terms include “la conservation de l’environnement” (environmental conservation), “la biodiversité” (biodiversity), “la protection des espèces” (species protection), “les aires protégées” (protected…
French grammar tip: The Difference Between ‘De’ and ‘Du’
‘De’ means ‘of’ or ‘from’ and is used as a simple preposition, while ‘du’ is the contracted form of ‘de le’, meaning ‘of the’. For example, ‘Je viens de Paris’…
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L’info du jour : Croissant – Iconic French Pastry
The croissant, a buttery, flaky, and light pastry, is a staple in French bakeries. Though its origins may trace back to Austria, France adopted and perfected the croissant, making it…
French conjugation tip: Negative Form with COD Pronouns in the Passé Composé
In the Passé Composé, when using a COD pronoun in a negative sentence, “ne…pas” surrounds both the pronoun and the auxiliary verb. For example, “Je ne l’ai pas vu” (I…
French vocabulary tip: French Pharmaceutical Industry Vocabulary
The pharmaceutical industry is critical for health and medicine, requiring specific vocabulary. Key terms include “l’industrie pharmaceutique” (pharmaceutical industry), “le médicament” (medication), “le brevet” (patent), “les essais cliniques” (clinical trials),…
French grammar tip: Using ‘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…
French video course: Conjugation | The 200 most used verbs conjugated | Conditional Present
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L’info du jour : Quiche – The Savory Tart
Quiche, particularly Quiche Lorraine, originates from the Lorraine region of France. It’s a savory tart made with a pastry crust filled with eggs, cream, smoked bacon, and cheese. Quiche embodies…