French Vocabulary: Parts of a Car

… Identify: French Vocabulary: Parts of a Car le vocabulaire français: les pièces de voiture Learning the parts of a car (les pièces de voiture) in French will help you when you travel by car in a French-speaking country or region. This vocabulary is especially helpful when the car needs maintenance! Study: un accélérateur : accelerator […]

French Vocabulary: Literary Terms

… Identify: French Vocabulary: Literary Terms le vocabulaire français: la terminologie littéraire Learning literary terms (la terminologie littéraire) in French will help you discuss works of literature and other types of writing. This vocabulary is especially helpful when analyzing literary works! Study: l’action (fem.) : setting un(e) antagoniste : antagonist une comédie : comedy une critique : […]

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 […]