Not too long ago, I wrote a post about the gender of nouns in French. Everything has a gender, so it’s important to understand the differences. This gets complicated for people whose native languages don’t have genders or where they are rarely used. That’s why many of them ask, “Are countries masculine or feminine in … Read more
Understanding French last names or surnames is not that complicated. In fact, I would say it’s very interesting. For starters, did you know that France is probably the country with the greatest variety of surnames all over the world? It is estimated there are around 900,000 of them, including foreign names. That’s a lot of … Read more
Chances are you are interested in learning French, but you don’t have much money to spare. Same here. Money has been tight these days, and the financial situation worldwide doesn’t seem to get any better. What if I told you it’s possible to learn French online…for free?! Yes, you don’t have to spend a single … Read more
Not too long ago, we talked about popular French names for boys and girls. We found some interesting stuff, huh? Well, this time, we will talk about the most popular French unisex names in 2020. For those of you who do not know what unisex means, the term basically refers to things that are not … Read more
Politics may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but it’s an unavoidable topic. We’re likely to hear about it at home, at work, or in the least expected places. During one of those times, you may have heard the name of Macron. Macron said this, Macron did that. But who is Macron? Macron is unquestionably … Read more
France is unquestionably one of the most popular countries around the world due to its cultural heritage, its economy, and its respect for human rights. That’s why many people have sought to move there. However, immigration in France has been a sensitive topic as of late. Many events over the last decades have led to … Read more
France has a huge influence on culture be it movies, literature, fashion, gastronomy, and of course, names. As a matter of fact, you may know someone with a French name and not know it. For example, did you know the name Chloe is of French origin? The French name is actually written Chloé, but since … Read more
Choosing a name for your baby boy is no easy task. Should you choose a traditional or a cool name? Maybe name him after your father or a famous actor? There are so many options out there that it becomes overwhelming. How about a French name? French names have been in vogue for quite some … Read more
In a previous post, we talked about the passé composé, which is one of the most common structures to talk about the past in French. Today, we will talk about another structure that is equally used: the imparfait, or how the French call it, l’imparfait. We will learn how to use the imparfait and when … Read more
We can all agree that French is a particular language. Each language has its own set of grammar rules and exceptions, but it seems French is a step ahead of the rest. Its exceptions can be confusing such as the ones regarding the simple past tense. In English, it’s straightforward since we just add the … Read more