French Vocabulary: Hand Tools

… Identify: French Vocabulary: Hand Tools le vocabulaire français: les outils à main People all over the world build and make repairs! Learning to talk about building and repairing in French will allow you to discuss building and home improvement projects with French speakers – and maybe even gain you the opportunity to help out with […]

French Vocabulary: Jewelry, Precious Metals, and Gems

… Identify: French Vocabulary: Jewelry, Precious Metals, and Gems le vocabulaire français: les bijoux, les métaux préciaux, et les pierres précieuses Terms often used in conjunction with clothing and materials. Identify and choose the right jewelry to wear for any occasion. Study: People all over the world wear jewelry! Learning to talk about jewelry in French […]

French Vocabulary: The House – Basics

… Identify: French Vocabulary: The House – Basics le vocabulaire français: la maison – une introduction Common objects are found in homes all over the world. Identify and utilize the right objects to describe a variety of living spaces. Study: Learning to talk about the home can help you communicate your living accommodations to others! This can help […]

French Vocabulary: Having a Formal Conversation

… Identify: French Vocabulary: Having a Formal Conversation le vocabulaire français: tenir une conversation formelle Conversations are a basic element of communication! Make a good first (and last) impression with people to whom you want to show respect! Study: Monsieur (M.) : Mr. / sir Bonjour, monsieur! Good morning, sir! Madame (Mme) : Mrs. / […]

French Vocabulary: Commonly Used Negative Expressions

… Identify: French Vocabulary: Commonly Used Negative Expressions le vocabulaire française: des expressions négatives communes Negation lets us say “no” to things in French! It also lets us express that things are NOT a certain way. Review: LEAF French Grammar: Basic Negation Study: Ça ne fait rien. : It doesn’t matter. / No big deal. […]

French Vocabulary: Idiomatic Expressions with [AVOIR]

… Identify: French Vocabulary: Idiomatic Expressions with [AVOIR] le vocabulaire français: des expressions idiomatiques avec [avoir] Idioms are fixed expressions with a figurative meaning. Learn to use idioms with AVOIR to sound more like a native speaker of French. Review: LEAF French Grammar: The Verb AVOIR – Basics Study: avoir bonne / mauvaise mine to […]

French Vocabulary: Idioms Related to Weather

… Identify: French Vocabulary: Idioms Related to Weather le vocabulaire français: des expressions idiomatiques reliées au temps Idioms are fixed expressions with a figurative meaning. Learn to use idioms related to weather to sound more like a native speaker of French. Study: après moi, le déluge I don’t care what happens after I’m gone/after I’m […]

French Vocabulary: Idioms Related to Time

… Identify: French Vocabulary: Idioms Related to Time le vocabulaire français: des expressions idiomatiques reliées au temps Idioms are fixed expressions with a figurative meaning. Learn to use idioms related to time to sound more like a native speaker of French. Study: à la dernière minute under the wire / at the last minute à […]

French Vocabulary: Idioms Related to Farm Animals

… Identify: French Vocabulary: Idioms Related to Farm Animals le vocabulaire français: des expressions idiomatiques reliées aux animaux de ferme Idioms are fixed expressions with a figurative meaning. Learn to use idioms related to farm animals to sound more like a native speaker of French. Study: aller comme un tablier à une vache to look […]

French Vocabulary: Idioms Related to Other Animals

… Identify: French Vocabulary: Idioms Related to Other Animals le vocabulaire français: des expressions idiomatiques reliées aux autres animaux Idioms are fixed expressions with a figurative meaning. Learn to use idioms related to animals to sound more like a native speaker of French. Study: avoir le cafard to feel down in the dumps / to […]