French Vocabulary: Politics and Government

… Identify: French Vocabulary: Politics and Government le vocabulaire français: la politique et le gouvernement Political terms include the organization of governments and their people. Explain the concepts of public policy, government, and law. Study: les authorités (feminine) : authorities Je dois parler avec les authorités. I have to speak with the authorities. un(e) citoyen(ne) : citizen Ils sont […]

French Vocabulary: The Environment

… Identify: French Vocabulary: The Environment le vocabulaire français: l’environnement Environmental terms include the preservation and protection of all forms of life. Elaborate the concepts of environmental utilization and conservation. Study: l’air (masculine) : air La qualité de l’air est malsaine aujourd’hui. The air quality is unhealthy today. le changement climatique : climate change Le […]

French Vocabulary: Currency Exchange

… Identify: French Vocabulary: Currency Exchange le vocabulaire français: changer de l’argent Currency exchange terms are used to convert currency between monetary systems. Conduct business and make purchases with the correct currency. Study: Different countries and different government agencies use different kinds of money! Learning how to exchange currency (changer de l’argent) in French will […]

French Vocabulary: Hobbies and Pastimes

… Identify: French Vocabulary: Hobbies and Pastimes le vocabulaire français: les loisirs et les passe-temps Hobbies and pastimes are common in cultures all over the world. Utilize these activities to strengthen friendships and discover new hobbies. Study: Hobbies and pastimes (les loisirs et les passe-temps) are common in cultures all over the world! Arts and […]

French Vocabulary: Economics and Finance

… Identify: French Vocabulary: Economics and Finance le vocabulaire français: l’économie et la finance Financial terms include personal and family finances. Discuss the concepts of budgeting and expenditures. Study: l’assurance (fem.) : insurance Le couple a acheté une police assurance-vie. The couple bought a life insurance policy. un banquier / une banquière : banker Le banquier arrive bientót. […]

French Grammar: Necessity and Obligation with [DEVOIR]

… Identify: French Grammar: Necessity and Obligation with [DEVOIR] la grammaire française: la nécessité et l’obligation avec [devoir] There are many words and phrases in French that express necessity and obligation.  One of the most common ways to express this is by using the verb DEVOIR. Study: There are many words and phrases in French […]

French Vocabulary: Geography and Nature

… Identify: French Vocabulary: Geography and Nature le vocabulaire français: la géographie et la nature Geographical terms refer to land formations and bodies of water. Learn to describe natural settings around the world. Study: Geography and nature (la géographie et la nature) are all around us!  Learn how to describe your surroundings in French! une baie […]

French Grammar: Disjunctive Pronouns

… Identify: French Grammar: Disjunctive Pronouns la grammaire française: les pronoms disjoints Disjunctive pronouns (les pronoms disjoints) – also known as stressed pronouns or emphatic pronouns – are used to refer to people whose names have already been mentioned or whose identity is obvious from context. They are used in several different types of situations, most […]

French Grammar: The Verbs [JOUER] vs. [FAIRE]

… Identify: French Grammar: The Verbs [JOUER] vs. [FAIRE] la grammaire française: les verbes [jouer] vs. [faire] The verbs JOUER and FAIRE are both used to describe hobbies, including playing or doing sports.  JOUER literally means to play.  FAIRE means to do / to make. There are some general rules that govern whether to use JOUER […]

French Grammar: Necessity and Obligation with [IL FAUT]

… Identify: French Grammar: Necessity and Obligation with [IL FAUT] la grammaire française: la nécessité et l’obligation avec [il faut] There are many words and phrases in French that express necessity and obligation.  One of the most common ways to express this is by using the phrase IL FAUT. Study: There are many words and […]