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What is the difference between "bon" et "bien"?
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...
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Manon Dewitte
Jul 246 min read
50 useful verbs in French
Whether you're at beginner, intermediate or advanced level in French, you'll always need to know some vocabulary, especially verbs, to...
Manon Dewitte
Jul 174 min read
Things not to do in France: avoid these cultural mistakes!
Every country has its own culture, and it can be embarrassing to make cultural faux pas when visiting a foreign country. In this article,...
Manon Dewitte
Jul 104 min read
Ask questions in French
If you're learning French, you've probably wondered how to ask a question. In what order should you put the words? Which interrogative...
Manon Dewitte
Jul 34 min read
Vocabulary: 40 words to follow the Olympics in French
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...
Manon Dewitte
Jun 193 min read
10 French idioms to talk about summer
Summer has just begun in France (and the rest of the northern hemisphere). It's an eagerly-awaited moment for the French, who found...
Manon Dewitte
Jun 126 min read
50 useful French slang words to speak like a French
Like all languages, French has an informal, colloquial vocabulary. It's not "official" French, which means you won't learn these words in...
Manon Dewitte
Jun 55 min read
Vocabulary: At the doctor's in French
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...
Manon Dewitte
May 154 min read
Tout vs tous, toute, toutes in French
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...
Manon Dewitte
May 84 min read
What is the difference between "savoir" and "connaître" ?
In the same way as "voir" and "regarder", the verbs "savoir" and "connaître" are closely related and often confusing. In this short...
Manon Dewitte
May 14 min read
May Day in France: origin and traditions
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...
Manon Dewitte
Apr 245 min read
Production écrite DELF B2 : l'essai argumenté (DELF essay)
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...
Manon Dewitte
Apr 175 min read
Venir, revenir, retourner, rentrer... French verbs of movement
You're probably confused about all these verbs, and... that's normal! They're very similar, but this article should help you understand...
Manon Dewitte
Apr 108 min read
French connectives
To write a clear, organized text in French, you'll need little linking words that serve to articulate your ideas and arguments. These are...
Manon Dewitte
Apr 35 min read
Vocabulary: 35 phrases for a physical description in French
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...
Manon Dewitte
Mar 274 min read
What is the difference between "jour" and "journée"?
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...
Manon Dewitte
Mar 204 min read
Imparfait vs. passé composé
You know the passé composé, its irregular verbs and exceptions, you've learned the imparfait and its endings... But I'm sure you...
Manon Dewitte
Mar 134 min read
Do I need to know the passé simple in French?
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...
Manon Dewitte
Mar 610 min read
10 books in French to practice (part 2)
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...
Manon Dewitte
Feb 284 min read
The plural of compound nouns in French
A compound noun ("un nom composé") is a noun made up of several words, linked together by a hyphen ("le centre-ville"), a preposition...
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