You've probably already had doubts about using these two words. What's the difference between bon and bien ? And how do you know when to...

Whether you're at beginner, intermediate or advanced level in French, you'll always need to know some vocabulary, especially verbs, to...

Every country has its own culture, and it can be embarrassing to make cultural faux pas when visiting a foreign country. In this article,...

If you're learning French, you've probably wondered how to ask a question. In what order should you put the words? Which interrogative...

The Olympic Games ("les Jeux Olympiques") start in a few weeks, and you may be lucky enough to attend? Whether you're in Paris or any...

Summer has just begun in France (and the rest of the northern hemisphere). It's an eagerly-awaited moment for the French, who found...

Like all languages, French has an informal, colloquial vocabulary. It's not "official" French, which means you won't learn these words in...

Suddenly feeling unwell while in France? Don't panic, going to the doctor's in French will give you the opportunity to practice... I'll...

Tout vs tous, toute, and toutes are different forms of the same word "tout", which can be used in the feminine and/or plural. In this...

In the same way as "voir" and "regarder", the verbs "savoir" and "connaître" are closely related and often confusing. In this short...

Perhaps you've already heard of April Fools' Day on April 1? Well, the French have a few traditions for May 1st too! If you've ever been...

On the day of the DELF B2 exam, the written production test can take a variety of forms: the formal letter, le "courrier des lecteurs" or...

You're probably confused about all these verbs, and... that's normal! They're very similar, but this article should help you understand...

To write a clear, organized text in French, you'll need little linking words that serve to articulate your ideas and arguments. These are...

Describing a person's appearance can be useful for a variety of reasons, such as giving compliments (or drawing up a sketch at the police...

Not always clear on the distinction between "jour" and "journée"? Find out how to use these two words correctly! Un jour "Un jour" is a...

You know the passé composé, its irregular verbs and exceptions, you've learned the imparfait and its endings... But I'm sure you...

If you've ever tried your hand at reading a novel in French, I'm sure you've seen a few verbs conjugated in the passé simple. It's a very...

If you've been following me for a while, you'll know that I love to read! I buy a lot of books and I regularly receive many messages from...

A compound noun ("un nom composé") is a noun made up of several words, linked together by a hyphen ("le centre-ville"), a preposition...